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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.
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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 .
It’s a project.
“53 Willys frame sandblasted and painted, fiberglass tub, everything there to finish or use for parts. and if serious I will send pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“For sale 51 Willy’s jeep 4×4 military”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
(07/03/2016) Looks like there is value here.
“I am selling my 1947 Willys Jeep with 327 v8. Has overdrive. Ran strong when I parked it in garage 10 years ago. Needs new soft top. I also have another one with no engine or transmission.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5761851883.html
Plenty of updates.
“This jeep has a sbc 327 with stock jeep trans possi front and back the rear is a nerowed 9 inch runs and drives great is registered and is a daily driver.”
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/5747246649.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/23/2016) “This is for a CJ2A 1946 Willys jeep registered as a 1949 with the four cylinder L-134 motor. New clutch, has a Cj3A windshield and is converted to 12 volt and has a spin off oil filter. It is on the road. Only needs a little body work (2 spots) and paint with some TLC .Has a good extra transmission and transfer case with it.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5764496003.html
Jeff Miller’s newly built race jeep.
Saturday morning in Ethel started with a driver’s meeting at 8:30am. This has been standard practice for decades, the intent being to let driver’s know of any changes to the schedule, heats, classes, and courses. Some folks always have a skip in their step, others, like me, not born as morning folks, view it as the crack of dawn. Eventually my caffeine kicked in and things began to make sense.
After the driver’s meeting is a parade of jeeps, something that I never remember doing. Most of the racers line up and slowly drive the obstacle course. Not only do you get to see the course first hand, but it seems like a great group activity.
The line was pretty long. If you look near the top of the photo you can see the beginning of the parade of jeeps.
The jeeps returning from their loop on the track.
Here’s a short video:
Once the parade was finished it was time to race. About that time, the drizzle began to fall, adding some extra water to the already muddy track. The kids lined up to race first. During that time Jeff Miller introduced himself to me. We’d exchanged emails not long after I started eWillys. At that time he shared his Jewel’s Stainless Jeep with readers. Jeff has been a regular reader of eWillys since.
For much of the 1990s Jeff raced a jeep, but then he put racing on hold. It wasn’t until this year that he finally assembled another racing so he could reenter the sport. Like me, he’s fond of the Bobcat and Parkette bodies, so it’s no surprise that his race uses a Parkette shell. The jeep is a little more old school, powered by a 331 Stroker connected to a Ford Toploader and Dana 20. Not much is jeep other than that Dana 20. The hood is a piece of aluminum that a shop rolled for him so the angles from the grille to the body would look correct. It’s a nifty, clean piece. Holding the hood to the fenders are some original, stamped, Jewels stainless latches. As you can imagine, my shirt was wet from my drool. It’s a beautiful rig and it’s obvious he’s proud of it.
Good press photo of MacArthur riding in an GPW.
“1944- Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who personally led his troops in the invasion of Leyte, waves a greeting to his men during an inspection a few hours after the landings.”
View all the information on eBay
Has a Koenig hardtop. Looks like a solid jeep.
“1953 Jeep Willys rare Hard top , seats in good condition. V-6 Buick runs strong. Newer tires. 4wd works, locking front hubs. Koenig Iron Works hard top. $6000 OBO”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/5763382972.html
It’s a column shift with indents and rear floating hubs.
“1946 willys jeep original stock cj 2a very nice condition always kept inside has full seat warn hubs trans mission 3 on the tree call les for more details $9995 obo’
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5760503148.html
Jon spotted this one. It is an MB that was part of a Canadian contract. I assume the “T-18 transmission” is a misprint?
“To many interests and not enough time or space, so it’s time to move on to a new home and an owner that would like to enjoy it as much as we have.
Own a piece of Canadian History
It is a Canadian MB which is rare. Only 5000 were produced under this Contract Number CDLV505 out of the 650,000 jeeps built during wartime production. Most of its parts are there with the exception the 6 volt electrics which were converted to 12 volt. It comes with known history.
Includes lots of literature, and spare parts such as,
T18 Transmission, Front and rear axle assemblies, 2 Gallons of the correct paint, manuals books and many small restoration parts from the Ron Fitzpatrick in Medford Oregon
More pictures:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eu6m8v2ww0ehm23/AADzYyfyG4Jf47YzO9PDSCvHa?dl=0
http://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/5720049546.html
