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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.
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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 .
(04/30/2011) If the rust is light, this might not be a bad price.
“1948 WILLYS PICKUP WITH GOOD NEBRASKA TITLE. (4) FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, 12 VOLT ELECTRIAL SYSTEM. 1959 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY MOTOR, WITH ELECTRIC IGNITION
NEW BATTERY, STARTER, PLUGS, FRESH OIL. RUNS GOOD BUT NEEDS CLUTCH AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS INSTALLED. HAVE USED WILWOOD BRAKE AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS AND PEDALS
BODY HAS SOME RUST,VERY GOOD GLASS, REAR FENDERS NEED WORK, 4 KEYSTONE STEEL SPOKE RIMS”
Harold Stephen loves old jeeps. He loved them so much he spent time exploring the world in both a CJ-5 and a Landcruiser during the 1960s. In 1965-6 Harold Stephens, along with Al Podell, picture editor of Argosy magazine, formed the Trans World Record Expedition and set the world’s record for the longest non-repetitive miles motor trip around the world (42,500 miles). They captured their trip in their co-authored book, Who Needs a Road. I just bought a copy and you can find a paperback copy for sale here.
Prior to their joint trip, Harold purchased a CJ-5 and shipped it with a small trailer to Europe. He writes, “Three months in Europe, and no accommodations to worry about. I camped in the shadows of medieval chateaus and age-old monasteries. When I could find none of these, I camped in farmers’ cow pastures. Many times I awoke to discover cows nibble at my shoes outside my door. If farmers came, they were usually friendly, providing I had closed the gate behind me, and often invited me to the farmhouse for coffee and homemade bread.” You can read more about his CJ-5 European adventure here, including a two month stay in a Russian Jail.
He eventually made his way back to Spain, parked his Jeep and returned to the US. He sold his story to Argosy Magazine and then his editor asked him if he would be interested in an around the world tour in a Toyota Land Cruiser (I tired to find the argosy article, but was unsuccessful). He said yes, so he and a few others went pack to Spain, picked up a Landcruiser, snagged his jeep, and then started off on their journey.
From April 19th through Dec 30 the Walter P. Chrysler Museum at One Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI, will be holding a special “70 years of Jeep” exhibit, which includes a special display of a Willys MA. Personally, it is slightly frustrating that the officials holding these ‘jeep’ anniversaries don’t recognize this as the 71st year (1940 was the actual delivery date of the first jeeps) rather than the 70th year, but it seems since they are sponsoring the events, they are framing history in their own way.
“I have a 1942 jeep willys. It has a 260 ford V8, T18 transfer case, warn overdrive, power steering, 44 rear end and 27 front end with 5:38 gears,truck 4 speed, New maxxis 32″ tires. It is an old school wheeler. It runs and drives, has been through rubicon, fordyce, and berrit. Its not perfect but it is ready to wheel. asking 3000 obo.”
This looks more surreyish than 1945 CJ-2Aish. There have been some unusual mods.
“1945 CJ2A JEEP, SERIAL #10202. THE 202 JEEP BUILT IN 1945. ONE OF ONLY 1,824 BUILT. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE AUGUST,1976. IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS. NEEDS RESTORED. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS OR PICTURES.”
“53 willys panel mud toy needs finished. tilt frontend,350 chevy,400 turbo,dana 20 case,44 front,14bolt rear,4.11 gears. no title 1500 cash or trade for a jeep cj call if interested 314-581-1115 Thanks”
(04/26/2011) There’s definitely some value here. It runs.
“This runs great. Also moves & stops but not road worthy. This has brand new rear springs that need to be installed. I do not have a reg. for it. This is probably better as a donor or lot truck .The plow blade needs repair or you can replace it. I plowed 2 big driveways all winter with out a problem. Junkers no thank-you. 657-3312”
“YOU ARE BIDDING ON A 1962 WILLYS JEEP FORWARD CONTROL. THE TRUCK WILL RUN AND DRIVE. THE 4 WORKS AS YOU WILL SEE IN THE PICTURES. IT HAS A NEW ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. AND GOOD BATTERY. THE WOOD BED IS BAD. IT WILL NEED SOME WORK. THE GLASS LOOKS OK AND THERE IS 30 SOME THOUSAND MILES ON IT. IT HAS LOCK OUT HUBS THAT WORK. SEATS ARE OEM THEY WILL NEED RECOVERED. GEAR RESTORATION PROJECT. ALL BLEEDER VALVES WORK ON THE BRAKES. THE TRUCK WAS DROVE TODAY AND THE MAN I GOT IT FOR SAID HE DROVE IT 2 WEEK AGO. THE MOTOR IS A SUPPER HURRICANE 6. GOOD DOOR HANDLES AND WINDOW CRANKS. THER IS SOME RUST IN THE CAB THAT WILL NEED SOME WORK AND ON THE DOORS. MOST OF THE FRAME IS GREAT. THERE IS A SMALL SPOT OF RUST IN THE REAR CROSS SUPPORT.
PLEASE. EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS. THE TIRES COULD USE SOME NEW TUBES. IT SHOWS SOME OIL LEAKED ON THE BOTTOM. THIS TRUCK RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT THE BRAKES MIGHT NEED TO BE ADJUSTED BUT THEY WORK FINE. THIS TRUCK WILL BE CLEANED OUT WHEN PICKUP IS READY. THE TRUCK WILL NOT COME WITH DRIVER.”
UPDATE: Price now $8000. The said they ‘must sell’ back in August too.
(08/11/2010) “Must sell! New OD color Summer Top and Bows, New OD color heavy duty OD color winter full cover, perment tow bar, 12 volt. alt., elec. fuel pump, elec. wipers, rear jump seat, 5 good mil style tires, 2 rear view mirrors, 5 gal. gas can 4X4 turn out hubs, elec. over hyd. 5′ snow plow, Runs, but has cracked block with temp. water glass repair. no oil in water. can deliver for costs. 206 755 3090”
Sadly, Keith filed a post-tornado special report today. He noted that while he, his wife Patsy and their son survived the storm as it blew through Chattanooga, his truck wasn’t so lucky. To make matters worse, he was just about to install a new starter and get it running, but until he completed that fix he kept it uninsured. So, place your antenna flag at half mast and wish Keith and his family well.