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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 $1000
May be some parts value?
“I have two Willys flat fenders for sale. One is a CJ 2A (pictured below), and the other is a basket case CJ 3A with a sand blasted and etch-primed frame.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100
May be some value here.
“Need to sale this Jeep Project and I do mean project so can start another project. It has a tranny and no motor presently it had a small block chevy. window is busted and it has headers with it also. 33 inch tires with awesome tread.”
No pics provided.
“1943 Willys Military Jeep. Original. Needs some restoring but good bones.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4970177950.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Cleaning out barn loft. Numerous parts for 1948-51 Willys Jeep/ Jeepster/ Truck
3 front fenders (2 left and 1 right. 1 left has rust but repairable)
1 grille with headlight buckets
3 chrome bumpers
1 retractable roof frame
1 drivers door (bare, no hardware/ glass)
3 Seats (2 front 1 back, upholstery is in good condition)
4 seat cushions in gray upholstery
1 bare front seat frame and 1 bare back seat bottom frame
4 15in wheels
1 manifold w/ exhaust pipe
3 instrument/ gauge panels (all glass is good)
2 single barrel carbs
Driveline
8-9 new u joints in original boxes with needle bearings
1 windshield wiper motor
1 turn signal indicator w/ wiring harness
1 fuel pump
numerous trim pieces”
No pics provided.
“rare a l willys jeep made in toledo ohio”
Rims and tires look good.
“Goodyear Terra Tires
31×15.50-15 on 15″ white rims
Fits F150 Ford or Jeep 4×4 w/5×5 1/2 B.P. big center hole”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/4968787633.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $6000.
(02/04/2015) It appears this has a MB/GPW windshield.
“have a 51 Jeep Willis brakes all new carburetor new all fuel lines new and brake lines seats redone runs and drives great has 50 pounds of oil pressure at idle and. ZERO RUST and working ramsey winch new bedliner”
http://victoriatx.craigslist.org/cto/4969274783.html
These old car magazines are such fun to explore. The August 1953 issue of Cars Magazine had an article about jeeps. The magazine also contained a strange story from Idaho about the Brink and a Half Club, which seems to involve dunking your vehicle into the Clearwater River. While the article claims US95 hugs the Clearwater River for 150 miles, according to wikipedia the Clearwater is only 75 miles long. I think the author may have confused the Clearwater with the Salmon River.
Finally, I’ve also included an odds-n-ends page which includes a Ford automobile testimonial by noted criminal John Dillinger and the earliest example of a double-ender vehicle I’ve ever seen.
This is the full two-page jeep article blended together. The text can be read in the image below.
Page 1 of the article.
Interestingly, no mention of any asian companies jeep efforts mentioned.
No mention of Vic Hickey made in reference to the top photo. This article from Car Craft does a much better job of covering Hickey.
The Ottawa Citizen published an article in March of 1955 about a jeep wrecked by a train. I think we can all agree that the moral of this story is to avoid trains when driving a jeep.
The Portland Swap Meet celebrates its 51st year this weekend (April 10, 11, 12). Billed as the largest parts swap meet on the west coast, the event is hosted by 6 different auto clubs. There will be jeep-related folks there as well. I know for sure Willys America will be attending. As i understand there’s a pretty good showing of other 4×4 parts there, too.
Learn more here: http://portlandswapmeet.com
