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About eWillys
Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Joe-in-Mesa stopped by to see this one and picked up a card with contact info (shown below).
(11/26/2015) “Jeep 1944 willy made by ford
one of a kind
car is in very good shape, engine rebuild.
world war 2
red color
runs great lift it few inches
manual original gear shifting
buick skylart engine v6
new tires
great car
new gas pump, tune up done 2month ago.
new gas filter.
runs great
will trade for convertible.”
Hugo, our eWillys correspondent from Uruguay, filed this report. He spotted this strange jeep, possibly a CJ-3A, with an unusual hardtop. He would have taken more pics, but its proximity behind the US embassy made snapping photos a little uncomfortable. So, he was in and out quickly!
I shared the photos with Fernando Vidal. He wrote back, “Actually, you can see ANY of weird adapting on vehicles in Uruguay… Uruguayans are customization specialists! Everyday on the roads and streets of Montevideo we use to spot many strange things on wheels of every kind. Uruguay never produced cars or trucks, which have always been imported as an expensive commodity, and its replacement parts were usually hard to find. The long term result is that they were used to the maximum (it’s common to find vehicles from the 40`s and 50`s being used as daily drivers). Creativity led to some horrendous (sometimes really funny) “frankensteins”, of vehicles from different decades stitched together on the most bizarre ways… “
Not sure about the price, but an interesting item. I thought there was also a listing for this that included the box, but now I can’t find it.
“Ultra rare assembled vintage MAK-A-CAR aluminum Jeep model kit in great condition for its age. Info is scarce on these, but found a site which indicated these kits were produced in the 40s. The first image below is of the box, found on google images. NOTE: The Jeep in this listing does not include the box.”
The caption of this one is interesting. It reads “Two kinds of jeeps”, a reminder that both planes and jeeps were called jeeps. Of course, the command car was called a jeep by some in the Army, further complicating the history of the name.
“News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo Size: 6.75×8.67 inches (paper size) with some minor variation”
“This is a great running 1946 Jeep Willys. Body is in great shape with very minimal rustish spots. Comes with the soft top in the pictures. Converted to 12v, new starter, new break master cylinder and I am currently changing out the fuel tank to finish with the must does to sell it at this price. Please keep in mind that this is a 46 so it is going to take some tinkering with from time to time. Looking for someone that is wanting a fun collectors item. This is something that I do not have to get rid of so i need to get pretty close to this price.”
“This is a jeep survivor vehicle. All parts except for the gas tank are original. It has been titled under the same name since it was bought new in 1951. This is not a restoration. This is an original vehicle that has been maintained in working condition throughout its life. It is in excellent mechanical condition and includes such details as an original inverter for AC power. The vehicle was bought off the production line in Toledo Ohio. It’s been it’s early life in an apple orchard. It has never been driven on the road. It is more than just a Jeep it is a piece of Jeep history.”
Has M-151 rims in the back. This might track funny with those in the back and the others in the front.
“4 Cylinder “go devil” engine with 1,200 miles on rebuild engine. Best top (Tiger Top) excellent condition, no rips or tears, glass (plastic) excellent condition no cracks or rips. Extra rims for 16 inch tires, non directional military, or 16 in civilian tires. Lot of extra parts manifolds, carburetor, distributor, etc.”
“3 speed 4wd with lots of torque! A real head turner!
NO TRADES WHATSOEVER
New tires
4wd works – low and high
F-Head Hurricane 4cyl
T90 3spd
Dana 18 transfer case
Tim Ken rear axle
Dana front axle
New clutch in parts box + records of $2500 in recent work. Solid body but not the best paint job. Covered putting/rust under rear window. If you can drive a tractor, you can drive this!”
“We have a 1966 Jeep Willy very good condition. New Tires, Seats, brakes and a bikini top.Runs Great. Great weather for driving around in it. My Husband says sell $3,500 firm”
Craig shared the one. Seems to be all there, but it does have some rust spots.
“1963 Jeep willys wagon 100% original, original factory paint, 93 k original mile, transmission, transfer case and drive train all original, clear title, engine runs great, sheet metal and floors in great condition,a couple of rust spots on quarters and on tail gate.”