emailNeed to contact me and don't have my email? Click on email button.
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 .
I’m sure someone out there is proud of this trailer, but honestly, if I brought that home to Ann, I’d be sleeping in it alone …. with all my belongings. Of course, there’s that old saying: there’s a trailer for every traveler. Okay, I just made that up.
“57 Willys Jeep that is completely original! low miles! runs and drives but need carburetor work.
will come with a 1961 homemade teardrop trailer. 5000 for both”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5721743355.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Looks like there’s value here.
“For sale is my ’55 Willy’s Jeep. It’s a straight, clean, completely rust-free original from southern CA. I bought it about 15 years ago with the intention of restoring it to like new condition – however the the project was started and never finished. As a result, the CJ is not currently running – the primary reason of which is that it has no wiring (I pulled out to replace). The Hurricane F-134 engine turns over, and everything else was in working order before disassembly. It has a the original T-90 transmission case mated to a T-18 transfer case.
I decided I didn’t have the time/dedication to commit to restoring this truck, however this remains an excellent project for someone who does. You won’t find a better base truck to work on, and this is the first year CJ5 ever produced (which are both the reasons why I originally bought it). Tough to find a truck that isn’t all modified and jacked-up – and I believe the red paint is the original believe it or not.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/04/2016) It’s a project.
“1959 Willy with a rebuilt Chevy 283 Engine. Transmission needs to be worked on. Asking for $1500 for the shell with the rebuilt engine. $800 for just the shell. Need to get rid of this as soon as possible, tired of paying the monthly fee to keep it in a storage space.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/5729428511.html
No pics provided.
“1953 Willy’s all original flat Fender Jeep with original motor”
No pics and no description.
Looks like a good price on a Meyer top.
“Steel top-windows roll up and down-all glass good.phone calls only-I don’t check email. ”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/5715966370.html
Runs.
“1953 M38A1 Army Jeep. Has I.D. Plate. Cranks, runs, and drives.”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/pts/5726564062.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(07/31/2016) “Jeep is in excellent shape. Restored about 10 years ago. Drive train is completely stock with exception of Warn Overdrive. Everything works and works well. Drives, steers, and brakes as intended. Some additional info:
Warn hubs
Interior Heater
Seats sliders installed for adjustment forward and back
Rhino Lined interior and under tub
Custom rear bumper for spare tire and 5 gallon fuel tank.
Custom front bumper
Ross steering box rebuilt…no slop.
Water pump new
Belts new
Thermostat new
Tires recently replaced
Fuel tank new (Also have original Willys fuel tank)
Also comes with any spare parts I have on hand.”
UPDATE: Listed as a 1947 chassis, Frank correct both Craig and I. Maybe I’m still a little sick?? Yeah, I’ll go with that!
Seems to be some value here.
“Open to offers (Complete ONLY) No paperwork.
Possible trades for older Land cruiser parts or ?? What do you have?”
http://meadville.craigslist.org/bar/5712697412.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
(06/02/2016) Looks like an interesting rig.
“We purchased this vintage ’49 Willys truck about 7 years ago to add to our array of classic trucks intended for full restoration. We have only driven it around on our homestead periodically during that interim, putting less than 50 miles on it.
We bought it at a high price even without body or paint work done because the previous owners had done an incredible amount of mechanical type work in that restoration process stretching from 1997 to 2005. The truck mostly sat until we bought it in 2007-8 period into the tune of about $10,000 total invested into the truck.
In the paperwork received with it there was a thick stack of receipts of work done. Like a dummy, I threw away some of them before realizing what the receipts were. I have gone through the many line items of the receipts to come up with the below list. The line items of work during the restoration process was about $8,400, but the total paid on account receipts were over $15,000, so we evidently do not have all the line item work receipts. It does appear this may have included the cost of the truck as well, but it is hard to tell. The old guy that had the work done had hardly driven the truck with low miles since the work was done according to his relative from whom we purchased the truck.
Continue reading