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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 .
“Selling my long time project 1953 jeep. Almost everything is there to finish it off. Has a buick 231 v6 installed and all original running gear with the addition of a Atlas od. Comes with a centerforce flywheel but will need to be cleaned up. When I first got the jeep it had what looked like a newer body. Clean paperwork and was put on non op years ago. All it really needs is someone with some room and time to finish it off. I’ve got to let it go so bring all reasonable offers.”
“48 willys civilian she’s been sitting for the past 7 years and was running before then asking 3950obo or trade it will be a fun little project we just lost interest in it . shoot me a call for questions”
“1947 Jeep CJ2A body and frame (with title). Had a small block chevy in it from previous owner. Complete exhaust from headers back. Has a power steering gear box. Body work has to be finished. Its still a little rough. If your looking for a jeep project this will give you a great start or your needing a frame with a title. $500”
Ted Jordan forwarded me the following photos of a rare American Bantam plow with serial plate he just acquired. He also forwarded several emails about the plow and Barry Thomas’ efforts to learn more about it. I’m sure Barry will continue to dig into this issue. You can follow his efforts at http://farmjeep.com & his farm jeep blog.
That got me doing my own research. There’s an interesting interrelationship between the Monroe Auto, Newgren and American Bantam companies. I’m sure some of you have information you can add to this, but for now the history below is what I managed to cobble together.
Monroe Auto Parts senior project engineer Ivan N. Schatzka helped the company develop a hydraulic lift in 1946. In the same year the Newgren Company became the distributor of the Love hydraulic lift, developed by J. B. Love. At some point Monroe Auto acquired the Newgren company (and discontinued the Love Hydraulic lift in favor of the Monroe lift?). By 1948 Newgren was advertising that its implements were operated in conjunction with the Monroe lift.
Meanwhile, American Bantam was struggling. During WWII American Bantam had annual sales around $25 million. In 1945 that amount dropped to $19 million. In a failed attempt to shift course and sell post-war civilian trailers, American Bantam sales plunged to $3.8 million in 1946 and further to $3.7 million in 1947. Unable to meet dividends, American Bantam struggled, and may have been close to shutting its doors.
For reasons that aren’t quite clear to me, on July 5, 1948, Monroe Auto Parts offered American Bantam directors a proposal. Monroe wanted to sell the Newgren Company to American Bantam. In exchange, the MacIntyre brothers, who led the Monroe Company, would take over American Bantam. Thus, Monroe was divesting itself of the Newgren company, but maintaining control of Newgren by gaining control of its new parent company, American Bantam. All of the common stock in American Bantam would become non-voting preferred stock. In exchange for the Newgren Company, American Bantam would pay the Monroe Company $600,000 in a new class of stock.
My theory is that Monroe’s management was not optimistic about the future of jeep implements, but were bullish on the auto part industry in general. Fearing Newgren could become a drag, due to its focus on jeep parts, they moved it to American Bantam. This put the Monroe company on a path to focus on the auto parts industry, yet allowed them to maintain control of Newgren by selling it to American Bantam.
(12/10/2014) This has some updates, including a stepping-block on the sides for entry?
“Pontiac V-6 235, headers, electronic ignition, sm420 4 speed, Dana 25 front with power locker, Dana 44 rear with power locker, 5:38 gears, 92 to 1 gear ratio, differential protectors, warn hubs, spring over, power steering, tilt wheel, high back seats, electric cooling fan, optima battery, 8000 lb. warn winch, roll cage, new gauges, spare tire and jerry cans, high lift jack, co2 tank, CB, bikini top, soft top, 33″ mud tires, chrome mod wheels, tow bar, etc.”
“Helloi have up for sale or trade a 1959 willys jeep it has a Chevy small blocK turbo 400 mild build on The motor 4 wheel disc brakes independent front suspension tow link wishbone with a pan armbar Has a ford 8.8 with 373 gears with posion full air ride front seats are Cat skin leather heated lumbar all the floors are done and road signs front all Dino matted an lot more it a ratrod has rust what do u have to trade or 9k obo I have a lot in to this so low ballers call or text ”
“This jeep is a 1958 cj6 which is 20” longer than a normal cj. very similar to the cj8(Jeep Scrambler) it has been refurbished from front to back including both axles, transfer case, trans , new clutch,original iron duke engine rebuilt, new suspension including leafs, front shackle reversal, new best top seats, new guages, led tail lights and blinkers, new windshield, new radiator and hoses, new fuel tank and sender, repainted body(not the best paint), new full best top super top and doors, 33’s on aluminum wheels…you get the idea.
