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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 .
“As stated..52 3a….V6 even fire Buick..original driveline, Lot’s of new parts…water pump, starter, alternator, battery,plugs,wires tune up…Yellow top battery..inside tub Monsta lined..has sme surface rust but mostly pretty good metal, left front fender is a little tweaked…Has newer front seats..I have two back seats for it but not period correct…Bimini top and most of soft top, just not sure what is missing there….Mild lift…tires in good shape…TSL’s on 15″ American mags….. ..Please call if interested Thanks”
On Friday night Ann and I both decided we were ready to head home, despite the fact there were some things we still wanted to see. But, that’s always the case. You can never see everything, so you have to enjoy what you can see. Here’s our route.
I found this tree, decorated with bottles, growing out of this vintage Oakland automobile near Virginia City, Nevada.
Anyone who has met Ann knows that she has a good sense of humor. So, it probably isn’t surprising that she had all sorts of fun teasing me about driving down ‘Virginia Street’ in Reno (one of the main streets) or noting it when we arrived at Virginia City. Yes, Virginia’s name is stamped all over the Washoe Valley! [Ed Note: this is due to the book I released in 2011, Finding Virginia]
Our route on Saturday from Carson City to Red Bluff.
On Friday night it rained pretty hard, but by Saturday morning the rain had passed. Relieved at the partly cloudy weather, we ascended Highway 342 to Virginia City, which is in a valley surrounded by mountains. The landscape is pretty bare, except for the metal ghosts of mining operations.
Signs just off the road on the way to Virginia City.
We figured that given the cold and the potential rain and snow in Virginia City, there wouldn’t be many people. We hadn’t counted on a Motocross Rally! The town was packed with cars and motor homes. Just a couple of streets down from main street (actually C Street) was the start and finish of the race course. While not great timing for us, it seemed like a really great motorbike event.
The town was much busier than we expected.
In front of those awnings was the start/finish line for the motocross event.
Virginia City has the largest historic district in the West. The former boomtown is famous for the 1800s Comstock strike, its old west feel, tourism, and ghosts. Anyone who has watched Ghost Adventurers on the Travel Channel knows how much fun they’ve had at this city. The Washoe Club was one of the places they investigated.
The place has a wonderfully authentic, old, creaky feel to it. Check out how the water drains pour water onto the street! There was still a little bit of water dribbling from them.
I thought the Bank of America cash machine positioned underneath this Saloon was pretty funny.
The May 1945 issue of Popular Mechanics published this little blurb about the 8th Air Force Bomber Station’s effort to transform a jeep into a sedan using only salvaged materials.
Art Moore let me know that the June 2014 issue of JP Magazine has an interesting article on unique vintage jeeps including the Creep (never heard of that one). I’m going to get an issue tomorrow.
Bob’s selling his nice looking M-38A1. It looks like a good price.
“Very nice Military Willys Jeep
New Tires.
Four cylinder Overhead Valve engine
Three Speed Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
High and Low Transfer Case for the 4WD
Brakes done not long ago
Drivers seat has been moved back ~four inches for us big guys
Tow Bar with safety chains
All seat covers excellent (canvas)
Body very nice
Some floor patches, but not crude
Seat belts on front and back seats
Solid nice steps
Front Tow Hooks
Gas Can w/carrier on back
Windshield folds down
Brackets and bows for military top…(no top included)
Runs very nice
Blinkers”
“1947 Jeep Willys, tagged and titled, currently driving it, we are down sizing and will no longer need it.Partially Restored!!! New wiring, new seats, all new tires, new springs, rebuilt starter. 5995$ obo, won’t last long at that price just need to sell quick.”
(04/14/2011) Windy’s got this CJ-5 trencher for sale. He also has some extra parts for sale, too.
“For sale, ’70 Jeep trencher. body rough but could be repaired or get another early cj5 and put it on. Jeep is complete. Also have extra trencher parts from ’68 available. This is a neat piece of Jeep history fun project that I have to let go. $1500 for trencher OBO Title lost , bill of sale only. I’m near Lenharstsville PA. Gotta get rid of a few projects.”
(12/05/2012) Note how the color changes depending on lighting.
“You can go rock crawling or enter it at car shows or just have fun you can do it all this custom built 4×4 Willys.It has a custom paint job (halaquin)Changes color.A rebuilt 1967 ford 289 V8 rebuilt by LJs speed shop in Napa Ca. MSD ing. It also has center force clutch 435 new process trans;waren over drive custom built Dana 44s(built bt scottys 4 wheel drives) front and rear 538 gears with ARB air lockers . New drive lines .It runs on 35 inch goodyear dura walls.Power steering tilt column new interior new rag top.,heater. 8000 pound warn winch rancho suspension leaf springs in rear moved out side of frame. Full cage roll bar to many extras to list over 20 years of work invested and over 30000.00 in parts It also took first place at 2010 Fun Run car show for its class in Kingman Az. Will consider trade and cash or resanabale offer. call 928-692-2875 PS low miles on entire rig”
