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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 .
“1947 Willys Overland “Jeep” 2-wheel drive station wagon model 4-63
In late 1946 Jeep introduced the first all steel body station wagon, supposedly because of the advances in steel manufacturing and rolling perfected during WWII. Before that time all station wagons were “woodies”, with wooden side panels. I purchased this Jeep in 1972, with 52,000 miles on the odometer, in San Francisco from the original owner, a taxi cab driver who only drove it on vacation. It then became a semi – daily driver until about 19 years ago where it retired in my driveway due to insurance costs and a growing family. I have changed the oil and started the Jeep periodically, however the carburetor needs some work. It runs if gas is dribbled into the carburetor. Continue reading →
Buz spotted this ad. One jeep runs and one doesn’t.
“I have a 1953 original Willis m38a1 for sale. It is an everyday driver. It also has a title I’m asking $4,000 I do have a second m38a1 1954 it needs a distributer and carborator motor itself is good the running gear is good tub is good very little rust. No title on it just for parts”
“First year of the Willys Jeepster (’48). Needs full restoration but body is in good shape-no rust. Does not have the original motor. Email or text with questions. ”
“I HAVE THIS 1948 WILLY’S JEEP PROJECT UP FOR SALE. I JUST DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO DO IT JUSTICE. HAS ALREADY BEEN CONVERTED TO A BUICK V6, ORIGINAL 3 SPEED TRANNY AND TRANSFER CASE. ORIGINAL AXLES. HAS SKINNY MILITARY STYLE TIRES WITH 90% TREAD. HAS DUEL FUEL TANKS. NEW IN THE BOX TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, HEADLIGHT SWITCH, AND L E D TAILLIGHTS. NEW WINDSHIELDS. THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE PICS IS OUT OF A 1986 DODGE RAMCHARGER, WAS GOING TO MODIFY IT FOR THE HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS. HAVE NEVER HAD IT FULLY RUNNING. HAVE PUT FUEL IN CARB AND HAD IT SPUTTERING. MOTOER TURNS FREELY, ALL CYLINDERS ARE WITHIN 10% COMPRESSION. ASKING $2000.SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY, THIS IS AN OLD RANCH VEHICLE”
“I have two mail jeeps being sold as a pair I had plans for them but need them out of the yard. Both have titles .have a 2.5 4 cylinder one runs and moves around. Haven’t tried to crank the other one yet it has no breaks . Don’t really want to sale but excepting offers or trades would make someone a cool project. Located in Thomasville North Carolina”
A few folks asked why we are staying in Globe through the weekend instead of Phoenix. The answer is that the Phoenix basin is plagued by astronomic hotel prices this week. One-star motels were priced at $150. Two star places were over $200. One four star was $1000 a night. The high prices might be the result of baseball’s spring training, crazy college spring breakers, or the planet Venus in retrograde. Whatever the cause, staying in Phoenix or the surrounding cities was far beyond our budget. To provide perspective, my goal on our trips is to secure two to three star hotels for under $60. Using Priceline, I often, but not always, achieve that goal. Since we couldn’t afford Phoenix, the three-star Apache Gold Casino was more than willing to take our money for only $58 a night for two days. The two-star Days Inn accepted $61 a night for Friday and Saturday nights (regularly almost $90). Since gas is cheap, this was the most viable solution for us.
Wednesday’s trip from the casino, to Roosevelt, Goldfield, Mesa, and back to the casino.
Wednesday morning we left Globe and headed west on Highway 60 for Goldfield, Arizona, an olde time wild west town that now caters to tourists. We were maybe ten miles out of Globe when we discovered the highway was closed for construction and wouldn’t open for at least another hour. So, we turned around and took the backway, which also happens to be a scenic drive. We took this as a sign to enjoy said scenic drive, so off we went.
We didn’t make it far on Highway 60 before we were forced to turn around.
The first half hour went by quickly, gaining elevation on Highway 188 until we reached the town of Roosevelt. There, we took a left, turning onto highway 88, better known as Apache Trail. The road was opened in the early 1900s to the support the building of a nearby damn, however the road’s steep inclines and descents has kept it from securing money for modernization. Thus, it’s a winding, half dirt, backroad drive that requires at least a couple hours. That sounded perfect for us. Little did we know others had the same idea ….
Taking a photo of the longest 2-lane steel bridge span in the United States. That fact surprised us. This location is the eastern end of the Apache Trail.
Apache Trail quickly sheds its asphalt in favor of dirt. Any attempt to descrive the first few miles of the trail would be pure fiction, as the motorhome and the boat and trailer it towed left a trail of dust that made sightseeing a challenge. Eventually the motorhome took mercy on us and pulled over so we could pass. Chivalry appears alive and well in Arizona!
“1961 M422A1 all aluminum body military vehicle, 4×4 with locking hubs, motor and transmission are out of 1963 CJ3, inline 4 cyl., 4 speed, clean title, road worthy, original tires and wheels, original side steps, extra original wheel, this thing runs, shifts, drives great. It is a real eye catcher and a blast to drive. It will drive straight up onto a 2′ wall,”
“This is a good running drive able truck with a Buick V-6 and a 10,000 lb koenig PTO winch. All other running gear is original. Older restoration with a few issues remaining, such as parking brake linkage, crack in windshield, a dent in the hood from a tree limb and heater, horn and windshield wipers do not work. Serious inquiries only.”
