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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 $3500.
Looks solid.
“Why buy a Rhino when you can have a V8??? 1982 Mail Jeep with a Chevy 302 V8 – Automatic Transmission – Runs Great! Fun Car!! Comes with Tow Bar!! Great Vehicle to Tow Behind your Motorhome!! I will consider a Trade let me know what you have!!”
No pics provided. Must purchase all three.
“3 Jeeps ~ 1-WWII 2-CJ2A ~ All 3 need restorations and are missing many parts. Extra engine and frame included. There are enough parts to build at least 1 Jeep, WWII tub, original and repairable. Delivery possible at additional cost. Will not split the 3 Jeep package up.”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/pts/4710611183.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Unclear whether it runs or not.
“clean, good running willy’s with pto winch! Top in picture does not fit this jeep but goes with it if wanted! asking 2500.00 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Hook up a battery and this is supposed to run.
“I’m selling this for my father. it’s a Forward Control 150 front and rear dana 44 axles with factory 5.88 gears, 3 speed manual 4×4 locking front hubs. he bought it to plow and now uses something else so this rare Willys just sits. put a battery in it and a starter and use it as is or restore it or turn it into a trail rig. the cab corners are rotted but if you turn it into a trail rig you’ll want to cut those put to fit bigger tires. these are very rare if you can find one in better shape running and driving with a title buy it but good luck. anyway price is $1500 but may entertain serious offers plow comes with for the right offer. might trade for something 4×4 but other offers considered.”
Has a rear PTO setup. I don’t see a rear gearbox.
“For sale is an early 1949 Willys CJ-3A Jeep. First line of production in 1949. It has the original engine, .030, # 3J20935. Original Transmission, Tranfer Case and PTO, rear drive type, not for forward winch.
There is a body tag; #;19387 on the firewall just below the Serial # tag that was only used on very early production CJ-3A Jeeps.
Engine and maybe transmission will need to be re-built. Radiator looks good. Will have clear title.
This is a restoration project.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4707169054.html
No pics provided.
“!953 Jeep Willys CJ-3B High Hood, must see! Great for a serious Jeep Builder. Call for more details.”
Good news. The site is back up! Explanation on what happened to come ….
I haven’t had a chance to add posts from the recent few days, but this photo is from the April 1956 issue of Willys News. This CJ-3B certainly has an unusual crew setup!
Most folks don’t remember the movie the Conquerer, starring John Wayne and Susan Hayward. It was a Ghenghis Khan theme-movie, as it was a huge bust. The Conqueror movie was filmed in Utah locations such as Snow Canyon, St. George, Harrisburg, Warner Valley, and Hurricane during a 13-week stretch in 1954-1955 (source).
Unfortunately, what the movie is best known for is the unusually high percentage of deaths of the crew from cancer. The crew used some high powered fans to blow sands to simulate rough conditions. A documentary I watched suggested that disturbing the sand might have exacerbated the potential exposure to radiated materials.
You can read more in this article from People magazine: http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20077825,00.html
UPDATE: Here’s another rare book for sale.
“Ayers, Peggy Griffin; The Little Jeep
GLENDALE, CA, 1942
Published by GRIFFIN PATTERSON PUBLISHING
illustrations songs
Binding: PAPER BACK WHITE
Size: 6.25X8.75
22 Pages
Topic: Children’s books
Overall Condition is: FAIR
previous owner markings (rear blank cover child drawings), BOOK incorrectly bound all pages present some pages upside down, front and back cover staining and some missing pieces, front cover has crease on corners, over all browning, aged staining, spine tattered and missing some pieces,
REF#:065829”
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Trader Wooly and the Ghost in the Colonel’s Jeep is one of three books written by Tom Townsend. I’ve not read the book. According to his website, the series is “about army dependents growing up and going to middle school in West Germany. Trader and his friends seem to be getting in and out of trouble a lot. The books are historical fiction full of adventure.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“MOUNTY IN A JEEP BY T.MORRIS LONGSTRETH,1949 THE MACMILLAN COMPANY. EX LIBRARY HARDCOVER,158 PAGES,APPEARS TITLE WAS HANDWRITTEN ON EDGE OF COVER,NORMAL COVER WEAR AND LIBRARY STAMPS,WRITING ON BLANK PAGE,”
This information is from a 2012 post: