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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 .
My theory is that NASA uses jeeps with stock brakes for physiological tests. If an astronaut can stop a vintage jeep going 60mph with stock brakes, they can handle just about anything! Chris won’t get to ride in another jeep until he and his crew land in September, 2013. (And I thought our eight week trip was long!)
From left to right: NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy (seated), Bob O’Brien, Heck Bardsley
Upon stepping foot onto the last of the lower 49 states I hadn’t visited, I gave the welcome sign a hug. Truth be told, the grass was too wet for me to venture into it.
On Monday we drove from Bangor, Maine, to Burlington, Vermont.
Monday’s drive took us from Bangor, Maine, to Burlington, Vermont.
We started out the day with Ann sneezing. It ended with her sneezing. In the middle, there was lots of sneezing. Either she has a cold or she’s got some terrible allergies (the grass pollen is particularly high she says). Poor thing!
In between the sneezes we navigated down I-95 from Bangor, Maine, to Hollis Center, Maine, where Brendan, the operator of This-Old-Jeep, lives. He and I have exchanged many emails over the past few years. Because we both run websites using WordPress about old jeeps, we have plenty to talk about. So, it was great to finally meet him in person. We also met his wife Melissa and their two boys, Walter and Bryon. Water even drew me a picture of a jeep, which is downstairs in our jeep, so posting that will have to wait.
Brendan and Melissa fixed us a nice lunch, which included Brendan’s freshly made bread. We both throughly enjoyed the home cooked meal and greatly appreciated it!
After lunch we headed out to check out Brendan’s CJ-3B project. As we were discussing his recently disassembled transmission, Byron decided to distract my camera person: He’s a bit of a ham 🙂 Many thanks to the entire family for making our visit enjoyable!
Not too long after we left Brendan’s place, we crossed into New Hampshire. Soon, we stumbled upon the cute town of Conway. As we entered town, a Bavarian Chocolate Shop cast a spell over us, forcing us to pull over and enter into the shop. We had no choice. Twenty dollars and two pairs of chocolatey hands later, the spell finally lifted.
The dark chocolate hazelnuts were awesome!
As we drove away from Conway, all hell broke loose.
An enormous gust of wind blew past the jeep. Branches began falling, rain was pouring, and cats and dogs were dropping from the sky. There was thunder. There was lightening. We began to wonder if we’d committed some sin for giving into our chocolate lust . . .
But, no, we later learned the storm was a left over ripple from a storm that hit Oklahoma. Given the enormity of the ripple, I’d hated to have been in the middle of the central splash! Speaking of Oklahoma, Karson’s on his way there with FEMA to help coordinate the relief effort.
After the storm hit in Conway, we drove under and ran over multiple downed power lines. The power was out through the remainder of our drive through New Hampshire and into Vermont. Trees were down, branches covered the road, and rain continued to fall.
This was along the road. The tree fell onto a building, narrowly missing the house. In other locations, people were cleaning up the mess as we drove by. Unfortunately, most of our pictures of the storm came out blurry.
This tree landed on this shack.
More debris.
Speaking of Vermont, passing into it meant I’ve visited all of the ‘lower’ US states. All that’s left is Alaska (ed. note: which I later checked off in 2017).
Once the storm passed, the lack of electricity from New Hampshire through a good chunk of Vermont meant that there wasn’t much to photograph, as there were few places to stop. Fortunately, by the time we reached the capital of Vermont, Montpelier, the clouds had mostly vanished, the sun reappeared, and the electricity returned.
We were pleasantly surprised by Vermont’s quaint Capital. The town’s capital building was welcoming.
Montpelier hummed with activity as families and individuals toured its streets. We eventually made our way to the local Hungry Mountain Coop, which was a first class treat. Lots of great breads and interesting foods!
PHOTO CREDIT: Hungry Mountain Coop
After Montpelier, we made our way to Burlington, which was another beautiful city. We plan to explore some before we leave on Monday for Oswego. Here’s a view from our hotel (another great Priceline find at $51).
I don’t know what Model T’s go for price wise, but this seller is willing to do some type of jeep trade.
“For your consideration is a very nice 1923 Model T coupe fully road worthy and titled. It is not a trailer queen, so the paint is not perfect, but there is no exposed rust and what rust there is is minimal. The body is very straight and the roof has been recovered. It looks like a 1923 should look like . . .
I am negotiable on the price if I don’t have to refinish the wheels. I would also consider interesting trade trades i.e. early model pickups, Willy’s Pickup, Jeep CJ or similar. Serious inquiries only please. Please reply by email with “Classic” in the subject line so I can weed out scammers and I will get back to you to answer any questions or to set up a time to look at it. Thanks for lookin!!!”
“It spent the first 50 or so years as an Eastern Oregon farm truck. I bought it in Milwaukie OR when I lived there, and brought it to WA when we moved. It has passed it’s WSP VIN inspection and is currently licensed and insured. It registered with a year of manufacture 1947 license plate which makes it a collector car with no annual fee to operate it on the roadway.
Yearly insurance at it’s current value is less than $150 a year if you keep it inside a garage.
You’ve always wanted a fun car, a hobby car, something to play with on the weekend, and this little guy can fit that bill perfectly.
I have removed the tow bar from the front bumper, but it will go with the jeep when sold.
Send me an email if you’d like to come take a look, or go for a ride.”
This looks solid, but no good side pics of the jeep. Contact the seller for more pictures.
“1954 Jeep M38A, manufactured by Willys Overland. Body GREAT shape! Had fuel pump re-manufactured by Kaiser Willys this spring, and have had her out for a few drives. Cannot tell you how many people stop to talk to us about her! We are currently waiting for 24v coil and distributor, as she is running little rough. Still has most of 24v system, but someone replaced the cool with 12v, just not enough juice. She had belonged to my Dad, but he passed away in 2009 and we are thinking he may have been starting to go to 12v system. We wanted to keep at 24v to stay original.
Asking $7000. willing to entertain other reasonable offers, partial cash and trade, or complete trade. This is in really good shape. we really have debated keeping or selling, but, its just not practical for us right now, and I know there is someone out there who would really like to have this!
Interested in: jet skies/Wrangler/trailer or camper/Decent car or truck or other reasonable offers! Let me know if you have something that you think might spark my interest…but, be realistic!”
(04/03/2013) Given the tilt grille, this is more likely a 1952 M-38A1.
“I have a 56 m38a1 army jeep made by Willys. All original runs good tag and register in California ready to go. Looking to trade for a land cruiser or Unimog. You can reach me at 916-879-3384”
This is a project. The grille lights suggest this is not a ’46.
“This CJ2A is a great project and is in amazing condition for being 67 years old. It was discovered in a Georgia barn. I bought it three years ago and have had it in my garage since towing across the country. It is very close to stock with all matching numbers, including the tailgate. It is very rare that you find a CJ2A with all matching numbers. The engine needs an entire rebuild and was opened up some time back and rust has taken hold. All parts can be purchased as original or remanufactured for reasonable prices from places like Walcks. I bought it and planned to restore it but have not had the time. I have to move out of state and can’t bring it with.”
