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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.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 .
John forwarded this link with photos from the short-lived Baa Baa Black Sheep TV Series. I remember when it first aired.
http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/poor-lambs-corsairs-baa-baa-blacksheep.html
UPDATE: The event is this weekend!
Will Springer is holding the first annual Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together October 1st, 2016. If you want to know more, check out his website or contact him via email or Facebook:
E-mail: wills@southeastwillysjeepgettogether.com
Website: http://www.southeastwillysjeepgettogether.com/contact-us.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southeastwillysjeepgettogether/?ref=bookmarks
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $6500.
Bill spotted this 3B. It appears to have a classic California jeeping bumper. I ran across an ad for these in one of my old Four Wheeler magazines.
“Willy’s Jeep CJ 3B. 20 miles on rebuilt motor, new tires & wheels, new seats, set up to tow, new wiring, new fuel system and new break setup”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/11/2015) Appears to have a reversed roll bar with the front loop tied to the back loop.
“This jeep has a 1989 302 Ford 5.0 fuel injected motor. ARB high output compressor with ARB front and rear. Older 8000 lbs warn winch.(higher rated than newer warns) I have replaced and upgraded too much to list. Call or texted if you’re really interested. Would consider trade for a commuter vehicle it motorcycle.”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5795767407.html
The body looks rough on the passenger side. It has the wrong windhshield and rims.
“1943 Jeep Willys MB. Current registration, clean title. Starts and runs great. I do drive it on weekends. New tires, windshield and seats. 12 volt with rebuilt starter and alternator. I had hoped to fully restore, but plans have changed. Drive train in great shape. The body work is next.”
http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/5793798439.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
Jim spotted this DJ-5 that’s in need of a lot more work.
“Pro street mail jeep
350 Chevrolet small block
Top chopped 4 inches
Right hand steering
Wheelie bars
Have all body parts
Needs finched”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
This jeep has a 500 CI big block engine. Stomp that pedal down a few times and that soft ’46 frame ought to start twisting pretty good.
“1946 willys hot rod . 500 cubic inch Cadillac big block ! 2wd Estimated 425 horse power ! Way to much parts and moneyto list . Very powerful and tons of fun . Warning ! This is not a kids toy ! But it is a blast to drive ! Sold Bill of sale only no inspection sticker required for this old girl”
The body appears in good shape. There could be value here.
“have a 52 willies it is on a 88 bronco frame has trans and transfer case also have the original frame xtra fenders and core support if interested call”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5792375268.html
Me and Zollie outside the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. The sculpture is based on the book “David Gets in Trouble” by David Shannon.
Today we drove from Lubbock to Dallas, leaving behind the dry west Texas for nearly continuous rain. (See Saturday’s Trip from New Mexico | See Monday’s Trip in Forth Worth & Dallas)
Our path from Lubbock, to Abilene, to Dallas (rented a car for two days), and then to Roanoke for the night.
We left our Walmart “camp site”, which proved to be quiet and restful for the four hours I slept, at the break of dawn. I wanted to push us a bit, because I felt Abilene would take a few hours to see and we also had to rent a car and locate an RV park for the next two night. I’ll just say it right now: traveling in our jeep and using motels is SOOOOO much easier than dealing with this big motorhome for multiple reasons. Sure, we can save money a few nights staying at Walmarts (or state parks, some of which allow free camping due to Ann’s disability status). However, eventually we have to shower, especially in all this humid weather. I sweat just thinking about getting out of bed!
Anyhow, I digress. As we left the Walmart parking lot we quickly ran across this oddly named place: Bone Daddys. We weren’t sure whether it was a BBQ restaurant or some kind of sex shop. It sure was colorful on the outside!
Almost immediately after Lubbock we hit rain, light in some cases, heavier in others, that trailed us into Abilene.
Fortunately, the rain stopped just long enough to let us look around the Storybook garden area of downtown Abilene where we took these photos. We had the whole place to ourselves (Abilene is dead on Sunday mornings, which is great for parking the motorhome!
Me, Ann, and Zollie (named for the drug Zoloft). Zollie is her PTSD dog, though he’s so skittish she spends more time calming him than he her. He’s quite smart, but more cat than dog.
Yes, I’m carrying my mother-in-law’s purse while I photograph a jeep. It’s not a business-as-usual trip for us!
We (Ann, I, and her mother Rosemary) began yesterday’s trip from Tularosa, New Mexico to Lubbock, Texas, by saying our goodbyes to Ann’s aunt and uncle. They were good sports about the “Secret Caravan” descending upon them. With that successful venture behind us, we hit the road for Abilene, though we didn’t quite make it that far. A Going Out of Business sale at Hastings was partly responsible for that, but more on that later.
Yesterday’s trip from NM to TX.
Our first stop was the local Lowes grocery store in Tularosa. We HAD to buy some frozen green chiles to bring back to Washington State with us. I can’t wait to make Chile Verde with them.
Soon, we were back in the motorhome. It was a beautiful drive up to Ruidoso (7000ft), then down to the “alien” town of Roswell, where Ann had one final McDonalds’ biscuit sandwich with chiles. She can’t eat the english muffins, but I can :-).
A McDonald’s billboard on the way into Roswell. Much better than the “I’m Lovin’ It” marketing campaign.
Next it was on to aging town of Tatum, where Roadside America assured us were some metal sculptures. This pair of jeeps were the first two “metal sculptures” we saw:
Two Jeep trucks at the western edge of Tatum.
The sculptures weren’t quite as impressive as those in California’s Borrego Springs, but they were still pretty cool, especially the cacti. Made out of 3/8″ steel plates, they were sturdy, but so were the prices!
