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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1949.
(05/19/2015) Runs, drives, but needs a brake line replaced.
“58 fc150 runs drives will stop just needs front rubber brake line new fuel pump plugs wires points coil has flat head 4cyl with spicer 18 trans (standard shift) dana44s this is acwidetrac model needs drivers door or to fix the one that’s on it selling as mud truck /parts due to no title I’ve talked to the state trooper he said will be no problem gettin new vin and paper work for it they them 2000 obo”
For years West Coast Willys published a quarterly newsletter called the Dispatcher. Recently the organization turned over publishing responsibility to Norris-Banonis, the same organization that publishes those great Holy Toledo Calendars. They have upgraded the Newsletter into a Magazine, complete with high quality photos, accurate technical articles, and well-researched history.
There first issue was published in March of this year. I got a chance to read through it and I was really impressed. There simply isn’t another vintage jeep magazine out there that rivals what Norris-Banonis have created. The articles I read were interesting and informative. For example, not too many people know that automatic transmissions were tested in M-38s, let alone know the details about those transmissions.
To learn more or to subscribe, go here: http://norris-banonis.com/dispatcher.html.
UPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**
Dan spotted this find. Looks like a good price.
“1961 Willys wagon in awesome condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600
(06/06/2015) Where’s the gas tank? It looks like it isn’t under the driver’s side seat.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A
170 CI inline six cylinder engine. Runs perfect.
Paint, Body looks good, no rust,
Needs new fuel tank, ”
<– Day 47 – Thu. May 28th: Back to the Springs | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 49-50 – May 30th-31st: Last Dollar & Madonna –>
I’m checking out a McLaren and an Indy race car.
On Friday Guy Kathe invited us to visit Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) and meet president of the raceway Bob Boileau.
PPIR began life as a horse racing track. In 1996, the facilities were transformed from hosting horses to hosting automobiles. The track subsequently closed in 2005, but reopened in 2008 when Guy and some partners purchased it. Eventually they brought aboard Bob as president.
Bob’s to the left. His collection of cars in is the background. He owned a Willys wagon until recently.
We arrived at the track at 1pm. We found Bob busily racing around on his golf cart. Almost the instance we jumped aboard his cart for a ride around the facilities it started to rain. The average rainfall in Colorado Springs in May is 2″. This year it has rain 10″!
Despite some intermittent drops, we got a quick tour. Bob pointed out some racing semi-trucks and explained that a new semi-truck racing circuit had formed in the US as a result of the success similar truck racing was enjoying in Europe. For some reason, more Europeans are showing up for truck races than for Formula One or other races. So, Bob and other track owners in the US hope to attract a similar following.
I asked Bob how he got started in racing. Bob’s told me his father was a racer who was involved in bringing Honda dealerships to the United States. Along the way he became the first to build and race a Honda car. That 1974 Honda is now in this Honda Museum. Bob began racing in 1982 and has enjoyed a successful career. You can see his eyes light up when he talks about cars. He loves them. Bob’s sons have followed in his path, becoming good racers themselves.
Overview of PPIR track that I found on the internet. the stands are on the left. I believe the photos is a few years old.
About this time during our visit the rain became pouring rain, so Bob wisked us to his office to show us an overview of the property. They have areas north and south of the track that they may use for off road racing or other group events. Then he showed us the race car that will likely win the Pikes Peak Climb this year. In 2014, it won all the practice runs. However, on the day of the race they discovered the frame was cracked, so they couldn’t race.
Joe in Mesa shared these photos of a jeep he saw at the local Kmart Cruise Night. I really didn’t know there were any Kmarts left!
He writes, I spoke to the owner who told me the cab was 50(?) Willys, front grill from a different Willys, 55 Chevy front axle, and 55 Ford pickup bed. I like the military theme and the graphics, sayings, and stickers. Nice guy, too. I told him about eWillys.com and said I’d be sending you the pics and info. He suggested the pic of the interior since he still kept the original shift pattern sticker inside the glove box.
Maury shared this rare ad for an upgraded marine-purposed engine. The date on the ad indicates these motors were built starting at least in 1945, which means they were probably using surplus engines (even though fighting wouldn’t end int the Pacific Theatre for a couple months.)
I’ve assembled this approximate history based on a few sources. .Kermath began selling boat motors as early as 1913, according to this article. By 1930 they were the largest seller of boat motors in the world, based on their own advertising. Sometime in the 1940s Kermath added the jeep engine to its line of marine motors. After the war, Kermath sold Ford, Mercury, and Jeep engines for use in boats. The company folded in the late 1950s.
Some assembly required.
“I have a 1947 Willys Jeep with 1 rebuilt F-Head engine and a second F-head that has the machine work done already. It has an overdrive transfer case. Does not have the original seats. Needs put back together. Converted to 12 volt system. Has the front plate to install the F-Head in the CJ2A. Clear Title.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5050216553.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
The mail jeep runs and drives. The rest are parts jeeps.
“I have 4 jeeps total. One is a Postal jeep right hand drive 6 cylinder automatic runs and drives great. I have 3 willy’s jeep rolling chassis. 2 have engines that run with running gear and trannys. One has no engine . I have 3 tubs and all the finders and hoods. Everything to make two good jeeps. And a lot of extras that go with the bundle. I will not part any out, Its a package deal so don’t ask. I have the Fl title for the Postal Jeep and bill of sale for the Willy’s Jeeps.”
