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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 .
This article from the May 1955 issue of Willys News shares the story of Clyde Beatty and his ‘Safari Car’. You can learn all about the famous Clyde Beatty on Wikipedia.
Clyde Beatty also purchased a special car from Willys in 1951:
PartCatalog.com’s Clint Henderson recently surveyed over 1,100 off road clubs and off road enthusiasts across the country. His goal was to create a resource for weekend off-roaders showcasing the very best off roading destinations within and near their home state. He asked two simple questions…
Where do you live?
What are the Top 5 Off Road destinations in your area?
You can see the answers here: http://www.partcatalog.com/blog/2014-top-off-road-trails-in-america/
UPDATE: GOOD NEWS!! The jeep named Runt was found! You might remember that this jeep was stolen October 8, 2014. Here’s an update on the story from the Spokesman-Review:
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/oct/09/doug-clark-familys-ad-leads-to-stolen-63-year-old/
Jesse Tinsley photo
UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was on eBay
What a great photo!
“original press photo of New York Working Wood Guns & Jeeps at Marshall Field Toy Fair. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 11/20/1942.”
That does not look like a good place to be.
“French soldiers in a jeep patrol a Hanoi Street in Indochina on this 7 x 10 Associated Press photo, dated January 29th 1947, with original news caption printed on front”
View all of the sellers items on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $6500.
“body off frame restoration. All new brake system, exhaust, tires, glass, body hat channels. Original harvest tan color. 3 speed column shift. 4×4 etc. low mileage runs great. must see”
UPDATE: Was $11,500. **SOLD**
“You are looking at one Sweet 1947 Willys Jeep Truck.. This truck has all chevy running gear.. It has a great sounding 350 chevy motor and a 350 turbo transmission.. it is sitting on a full chevy frame.. this truck has power steering and power brakes. you can drive this truck anywhere!”
UPDATE: WAs $15,500. **SOLD**
“THIS RUNS DRIVES AND IS VERY ENJOYABLE..I DONT HAVE TIME ANYMORE TO LET THIS SIT IN A HEATED BUILDING ..AGE AND NEW BUSINESS HAS ME VERY BUSY TO TRY AND MAINTAIN 8 JEEPS ALONG WITH DRIVING THEM ALL. HAS CLEAR NC TITLE . ONLY THING I DID WHEN I BOUGHT IT WAS NEW CARB , FUEL-VAC PUMP AND HAD THE GAS TANK RELINED DUE TO RUST & TWO BATTERYS. I HONESTLY PUT 124 MILES ON IT THIS YEAR, TIME FOR SOMEONE TO ENJOY IT..RUN IT KEEP IT FROM RUSTING AWAY IN MY BUILDING. IT IS SOLID.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $10,000.
This is a nice looking Jeepster.
“* Brand new 283 Chevy custom crate engine
This 1948 Jeepster had a complete ground up restoration and modification ending earlier this year. The only mileage since then was to a car show where it won the Peoples Choice Award. …
* Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
* Hedman headers
* Edelbrock Performer 1403 4 barrel carburetor
* MSD digital ignition
* Zoops power steering pump
* Rebuilt TH350 automatic transmission
* Ford Mustang II front axle
* Ford 8″ posi-traction rear axle
* New exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers
* Dolphin instruments”
