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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 .
“I’m listing this for my neighbors who are an older couple. I do not know much about this vehicle so if you need more info please contact them with the information below.
This is what I do know. It is a Classic 1948 Willys Sedan Delivery, Engine Runs, Recent Body Work, Complete Drive Line, Needs Brake Work. Asking $4,900 OBO.
He wiill sell the trailer separate. Asking $1,000 for trailer only.
Cash Only, No Trades.
Interested? Contact Bob for more detail or to come see it.
Phone number is 7one7-two4nine-6one0nine
Please note: Emails will not be answered.”
“Here I have a 4 cyl. willy`s engine complete running for sale. Engine ID # 804380-W-12-D-P5 The motor is hooked up and can be started and does run good.”
(09/12/2013) The 1946 jeep (in the rear) looks especially rough.
“The 1947 Willys Jeep has the title paperwork and ran when parked in storage I have rotated the motor by hand spins freely and the carburetor functions transmission shift through all the gears smoothly. the 1946 Willys what does not have any paperwork it was bought for parts I have not turned the motor or check anything else the only things major I’ve noticed missing is the glass and the seats and the rear tailgate for the 46 they are both rough but repairable they’re being sold as a pair for 2000”
“Jeep is in restorable condition. Most recently used as hunting lease vehicle. Tow bar is included. Gun rack, high lift jack, and tail gate electric feeder not included but available separately. Rear wheels do not roll due to bad pinion bearings. Engine will start and run, but is not firing on all cylinders. Floor pans rusted out many years ago and repaired with fiberglass in the front and steel diamond plate in the rear. As a lease vehicle it could be used as is with repairs to the drive train.”
I just spotted this in-process auction. It ends tomorrow (12/4). I don’t know if the jeep has been auctioned yet or not. The jeep has been changed a little. It could be a mis-titled 3A.
UPDATE: Javier provided the following information. I guess there was some competition among the ranches? Below are two photos of other hunting vehicles.
He wrote, This is very similiar to one of the hunting cars used on the King Ranch. The Kenndy Ranch mentioned in the arcticle is adajcent to the King Ranch. Below is a picture of the car made for the King Ranch. (From this link to the University of Texas)
Here’s the hunting wagon from Texas featured on eWillys a couple years ago (seems I’ve deleted the original post related to it:
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David Silberman forwarded this unusual photo from a rare April 1951 issue of Willys Salesbuilder. This one looks like it might have been build on a Jeepster platform.
From this same issue are these two parade float photos:
Nota great day for driving a jeep. This 1950 photo of Nightmare Alley was shot as these troops retreated. The temperature was estimated at -40 degrees. Read more about this LIfe Magazine photo here.
David Douglas Duncan / TIME & LIFE Pictures. U.S. Marine crouching down next to his jeep while leading a convoy of vehicles during the 1st Marine Division’s retreat down canyon road they called “Nightmare Alley,” after being cut off by the Red Chinese and under fire from nearby hills in December 1950.
Doug forwarded this eBay photo that references Operation Deepfreeze. Given the number “14” is written on the side of the jeep it would suggest there were other jeeps there, too. Here’s a link to a few images on G503 from Life Magazine.
“Please note: Unless you are the winning bidder, I will not provide scans of the slides and negatives I sell. Also, I will not give out another member’s contact information or contact another member on your behalf.
Original 35mm film slide.
Subject: U.S. Navy Operation “Deep Freeze” Special Project Jeep #14 and a sign that says, “Smokey Says Use Your Ashtrays … Keep Antarctica Green”, at McMurdo Station.
Date: 1957
Mount/Film Type: Kodachrome, red border”
“B369-W. [Travel Brocure]. Circa 1950s tri-fold black and white brochure for “Walsenberg in The Land of the Huajatolla Invites You”, (Colorado). Fully open brochure measures 8-1/2 x 11″. Front panel shows an aerial view of the city and Walsenburg at the Hub of spoked wheel showing distances to other attractions in Colorado and neighboring states. The two back panels have a pictorial map of southern Colorado showing National Forests and Monuments, cities, recreational activities and major roads. Points of Interest are located by numbers on the map and described in a Key. B/w photo of Spanish Peaks and Martin Lake.
The opposite side of brochure has descriptive text (Population was 5,500) and 7 b/w photos with keyed numbers referring to their captons in “Things to See…Things to Do!” Photos show spectacular rock formations; Greenhorn Mountain with Cattle ranching in the Valley; Man carrying rifle in a forest below Mount Blanca; pretty bathing beauty relaxing at the municipally-owned swimming pool; Rainbow trout fishing in a small stream; Seasonal Jeep hunting trips for deer, antelope, elk and bear; and Skiing at foot of Mt. Mestas, at the top of La Veta Pass, just off Highway 160.”
