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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.
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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** $5000
“Well maintained
Mostly original
runs great
Lot’s of fun left for the next owner
I prefer phone calls over e-mails”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(08/05/2013) This needs some work.
“1951 willy jeep was my grandfathers , always wanted to restore it got as far as the engine and some body work but it’s in great shape new motor needs s steering box I’m Paul call me if interested”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
(10/18/2014) Looks solid. Appears to have boat-type seats.
“1951 Willys Jeep. Less than 50 miles on full rebuild. 99% restored. Missing only windshield wipers and an emergency brake to be 100%. Must see to believe. Clean title. $7,000. Serious inquiries only. NO CALLS AFTER 8:00pm. Seller motivated.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(11/05/2014) Appears to have a MB/GPW body with a tailgate. Maybe a replacement body?
“Fresh off the dear lease, this truck is ready to go back into service as a hunting vehicle or a driver around town, we are in the process of sprucing it up a bit and will be ready soon. Everything on this jeep works, and she runs and drives good. She has locking hubs on her axles, full size spare, full enclosure with windows and doors. Call or text to make it yours today.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/4757486175.html
This 1940s card seems appropriate for today. Looks a lot like a Slat Grille MB.
Steve found this unusual article about a soldier that lost his jeep and trailer. As punishment, his pay was docked by the cost of the jeep. Here’s a link to the original article.
But, not everyone played by the book. Here’s a story Steve found about a soldier who wasn’t going to put up with following the rules. It was copied and posted here: http://www.ww2f.com/topic/18434-paris-soldiers-vs-combat-soldiers/
A Soldier Strips the Romance out of Life at War
Post #188 Note:- Gen. J.C.H.Lee was known to Combat GIs as
J***S C****T Himself!! Not affectionately!!
A few days after I made the above post I recalled an incident
I was involved in Paris that showed the real difference between
their life and it’s absurdity that the Army allowed to exist.
A man in our unit was located by the Red Cross so that he
could be returned home as one of his brothers was KIA and
another lost his right arm and since the family was a farming
family he was needed more there than in the ETO.
This unpublished Life Magazine photo was published by this site in 2010. During the liberation of Paris, German soldiers remained in the city, occasionally acting as snipers. In this photo, a French family seeks shelter next to a jeep form a sniper.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/25/liberation-of-paris-photo_n_694625.html
I don’t know if all the parts are there or not.
“Ez Craft model J111 with box. Beautiful red, white and blue box with model parts loose but several not punched.”
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Marc spotted a 1962 photo of Queen Elizabeth on a CJ-3B inspecting troops in India with President Nehru. This press photo is currently available on eBay.
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(From 2012) Mitch forwarded this scanned photograph. It shows either Queen Elizabeth (or Princess Elizabeth) in a nicely modifiedMB/GPW. I’ve looked for other photographs of this jeep, but haven’t found any. I also have yet to discover what book this came from. If anyone could supply that information, it would be helpful! Here’s one of her in a more conventional WWII jeep.
Marc spotted this unusual photo of a CJ-6 on rails.
