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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 $1500
There might be value here.
“Two Willys Military parts Jeeps with many extra parts. The 1943 has original t 84 transmission and old engine block and the Willys Military M 38 has a non running 289 engine”3.html
I don’t see much value in the CJ-3A. It does have some old Desert Dogs on it.
“1956 Jeep Willy–clean title, runs. Needs tune up and master cylinder.
1953 Jeep Willy flat finder–no title, no motor. Asking $4,000 obo for both. Call William 509-525-1633”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/3797140222.html
Joe forwarded this ad. The body is at a scrappers. If no one wants it, the body will be scrapped. Nice of the scrapper to give folks a chance to snag it. Joe took a look at the body and reported, “It is the body of an M38A1 with Grill, Fenders, transmission crossmember, fuel tank, a roll bar, and 2 military trailer fenders. The body looks straight and solid, with only surface rust. The price seems very fair.”
“I am selling the body of a 1950’s Willys Jeep.
I have the body, roll bar, grill, fenders, tailgate etc. This Jeep is very straight.
480.280.9000”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/3781180393.html
UPDATE: This was no price. Now it is $5000. The text is new, too, including the part about the owners have put $20,000 into rebuilding it. I’m just not seeing where that money went in this picture.
“The current owners are looking to sell their 1952 Jeep “Willy”. It is in driving condition, no rust, and has had $20,000 put into rebuilding it. They are asking $5,000 for it and are looking for someone who appreciates and understands the Jeep, so please no lower offers. The Jeep is more meant for back road fun with the family or hunting and not meant for daily use or young drivers.”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/3792698662.html
I didn’t know tubs came with linex.
“NEW TUB , FENDERS , HOOD , TAILGATE , WINDSHIELD FRAME , PAINTED GREEN WITH LINE X INSIDE TUB HAS WILLY STAMPS
IF BOUGHT NOW THEY WOULD COST 6000 + CALL OR TEXT 678 693 231ONE”
http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/3796974856.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/13/2013) This has a fiberglass body.
“1947 jeep,
3.8 L Buick V6
SM 420 transmission
Dana 27 front Dana 44 rear axels
No top
Fiberglass body so it won’t rust on the beach
Fold down and flip out windshield
Top speed 45 mph
$8,500
Will consider trades/partial trades for a bobber/chopper, guns, boats.”
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/3739966107.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(10/26/2012) It sounds like it needs work.
“Willys 1947 Jeep CJ 2A . Runs and drives but needs restoration completed . Many new Parts . $ 4000. If your not a ” Jeep Person ” and can’t do your own work …. This probably isn’t for you.”
<– Day 5 – Wed. May 8th: Don’s 1962 Wagon and Mr. Jangles | Trip Overview | Day 7 – Fri. May 10th: From Iron Mountain to Mackinaw City –>
Following a night at a St. Paul Super 8 that we can’t in good conscience recommend — maybe it was the guy we saw peeing outside near the front door that dampened our enthusiasm for the place — we awoke to rain. It rained all day and into the evening. It can stop anytime!
In the meantime, we started the day by returning to the Minnesota History Center to complete our research. After finishing, we spent some time touring the Minnesota History Museum. The museum’s building is beautiful and many of the exhibits were cleverly designed. We shared the museum with 1,000 grade school kids who must have had sugar injections before they entered. Ok, maybe it wasn’t that many, but it sounded like that many!
We even located a Wurlitzer Juke box, so of course had to take a photo:
We definitely had a ‘blast’ at the museum:
By the time we completed the museum it was lunch time, Ann and I headed to a meeting with Jonathon McDonough, who with his brother Jim, operates the web company and data center out of St. Paul that powers eWillys. Jonathon is a jeep enthusiast who owns a yellow M-38 he’s had since he was 14.
At Jonathan’s urging, we met for lunch at Cossettas in downtown St. Paul. He made a great choice. Ann and I both loved the place. We both chose a lasagna packed full of tasty sausage and covered in a rich tomato sauce. It was fantastic.
After our lunch, we toured the market area of the restaurant. I feel fortunate that we aren’t towing a trailer, because it would now be full of italian food. Forced to limit our selections, we bought some freshly baked italian bread, a small chunk of sheep/cow cheese with black truffle, and some specialty butter. If you are ever near St. Paul, check out Cossettas. It’s a treat for the eyes and the stomach!
Picking one loaf of bread wasn’t easy.
During our meeting with Jonathon I received an email from Adam. He’s got a 1951 CJ-3A that has a pretty beat up body, but a strong power train. It’s even been featured in JP Magazine. Adam suggested we stop by Max-Bilt in Eau Claire, WI.
Max-Built is a jeep rebuilder and product manufacturer that was started a few years ago by Adam’s good friend Phil Norvold. The company’s first shop was the basement of Phil’s home, but after many late nights of basement work, Phil’s wife strongly urged him to find a space far enough away from their home so she couldn’t hear him working at 2AM.
So, in November of 2012, Max-Built moved into its new shop at 6129 Sandstone Road, Eau Claire, WI. It’s located on highway 93 one mile south of I-94. If you are driving by, you can’t miss the place with all the jeeps out front. So, thanks to Phil and his father Mark for entertaining us and showing us around.
Phil and I outside the Max-Bilt shop
This one-owner 7000 mile DJ-3A Surrey is for sale and will be at the Willys Reunion. It’s been in storage for 30 years. No word on the price.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this jeep. It has a good story.
“I’ve had this great running little jeep for several years. I’m thinking I may want to pursue a different hobby so it may be time for my Jeep to move to a new home. I purchased this from a friend of mine (WWII aircraft mechanic) that used it at Centennial Airport to pull vintage airplanes around the hanger. The reported history is it was originally purchased by the US Navy in Hawaii and used as a shore patrol or similar right after the war. Although there were many Army jeeps in the area, the Navy purchased a few right after the war directly from local dealers (sounds like a mini-stimulus program). I verified this info from a WWII Jeep forum on the web called G503.com. In any event, the story goes it was in military service for a few months but then was surplused and ended up in New Mexico. There are brass plaques attached that reference 1946 dates of service. It spent the 50s-70s or so there until it was purchased by a local, well known construction company CEO. It ended up at Centennial Airport here in Colorado and WWII veteran guys and that is where I found it. Long story short (well, kind of short), I ended up with it. I have used it to run into town, pick up kids from school, parades, and even taken it from the bottom to the top of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park and even on the highest paved road in America. Although she was breathing heavy at the top, she made it without missing a beat. The bottom line is this little guy never left me stranded even during high-altitude testing! It’s been kept inside for at least the last 20 years and hasn’t seen off road use.