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This might have some value. Does this have a rear PTO? I can’t tell what’s on the back of this.
“1940’s; It did run and was gone through. It has a PTO and comes with a plow. (715) 923-6767.”
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/1930699524.html
This looks pretty rough. If it has no papers, than I’m not sure how the seller knows it is a ’42?
“It is a 1942 willys was used in ww|| powerful lil 4 cyl runs great new clutch needs work good for project or work horse has plow set up no plow call 631 745-5373 no papers”
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/1931692486.html
I don’t see too many of those angled tops. This might be a good price.
“1953 Jeep Willys CJ5, F-Head 4-cylinder, yard driveable, white spoke wheels with Thornbird mudgrips, needs restoration, fair condition.
1963 Kaisen CJ5, good body, F-Head motor locked up. $1600. for both. Will sell separately. Call 662-457-4335”
http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/1932833855.html
UPDATE: Was $1700. **SOLD**
“’67 Jeep Willys Swamp Buggy. 40″ tires, T-90A 3-speed transmission, T-18 twin stick transfer case, 2-seater with bimini top. Needs battery & starter. Additional similar Willys Buggy included for spare parts. $1,700 OBO”
This is the first Willys I’ve sen that came with tire covers, so I had to list it.
“Has 283 chevey motor plus orginal motor. not running. Good solid body, chrome wheels, great builder. call Dick @ 303-452-6653.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1932836062.html
The body does look rough, but this runs and moves. It’s too bad the body is rough, because from afar, the stenciled names looks nicely rustic.
“Runs and moves.Super hurricane six cylinder.Rough body.Make offer.Can deliver.(574)876-8326”
http://southbend.craigslist.org/pts/1870295332.html
I was looking for something else and found these. Looks like a pretty good price.
“I have 1948 jeep windshield frame,front fenders,hood,dash,seat frame, to sell —– I do not want to seperate — These parts have been stored in a barn over 30 years and have some minor surface rust,minor dents,dings,vibration cracks,but they ain’t bad for being over 60 years old. very repairable original jeep parts.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/1877460265.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
(07/25/2010) There is some rust on the driver’s side.
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1964 Willys CJ3B , daily driver, some rust in drivers running board area, floor pans and corners are solid..Rebuilt 134 Hurricane Engine, 4 cyl. F- head, transmission and transfer case, new exhaust and gas tank, new Bestop and Bikini top. 2 Sets of tires ( 31 inch Mud tires with white spoke rims and radial winter on 15 inch original rims. Rear seat and Jerry can with holder, Pintle hook and 2 inch ball hitch as well. OVERDRIVE works great, brakes are original 9 inch shoes but still stop it. A great classic flat fender legend of the Jeep family, no time to restore it so I ‘m selling it . Serious inquiries only. No swaps , trades, or scams please Certified Bank Check or Cash at time of pick up”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200
(08/28/2010) Now that look like a giant Tonka toy!
“1950 Willys jeep with a Ford 289 engine, lift, 36in super swampers with alum wheels, dana 44 front and rear, warn lockouts, track bar, full roll cage, two new racing seats, headers, jeep runs good, 4×4 works good, not street legal.”
UPDATE: Scott notes they listed a price of $13,995 on their website (lots of good pics as well).
Looks nice.
From the website, “Willys has been totaly restored and looks and runs GREAT! This truck has a V6 Buick engine, front winch and rear power take off. You will not find a nicer Wilys with this many extras! Call Gesick Motors @ 877-576-8441.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
(08/07/2010) Check out the bump for the radiator … then check out the radiator! Been in the family since new.
“1946 Willy s Jeep with PTO and PTO belt pulley. 283 V8 engine,12 volt system ,Roll bar,larger drum brakes and chrome wheels. Doors are not in pictures I do have them. This Jeep was bought new in 1946 by my dad and has been in family for 64 years. I will not sell pieces so do not ask to split it up”
UPDATE 3: Cblynch posted an update to this information on g503.com site. He notes that Randy Withrow in Alabama owns the below GP and also owns all the original photos. Apparently, the woman driving the GP died a few years ago. (Thanks Simon). Also, you can see an additional photo from Bergs yard in this thread. Finally, to GP1942 from G503, I’m glad you are enjoying the content, but please add a link saying you found the info at ewillys when copying and pasting it into other sites.
UPDATE 2: After further review, and based on Lindsay’s comments, I would say that the first BRC is a BRC-40. The TWO jeeps in front of that are BRC-60s (made after the original BRC prototypes and before the BRC-40).
UPDATE: A reader named Lindsay was kind enough to provide an update to this story:
Lindsay writes, “An interesting note about the article with the mayor that purchased the GP in 1944. That vehicle was tracked down by Ken Hake years ago and restored several years later. The 3 smaller photo’s at the bottom bottom right is a photo of Bergs Jeep parts in Chicago note the first one is a Bantam BRC 40 the one in the front of that is a very early “round nose” BRC of which only one still exists and belongs to the Smithsonian. This proves that round nose BRC’s were released and sold to the public. I sure would like to find one of those in a barn.”
The military started selling jeeps to civilians in 1944. By all accounts, Mayor Heine, of Lucas Kansas, and his family were the very first purchasers of a Military jeep for civilian use. Here is a Life Magazine Article about the Heines and the related images from the January 4, 1944, issue of Life Magazine (page 24 & 27). I bet they wished the jeep came with a top and a heater!
NOTE: The jeep below is a Ford GP
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Fred Heine would late purchase an early CJ-2A, as captured in these press photos that landed for sale on eBay in 2014:
This is a second press photo of a photo sold two months ago. The caption is the same, though it has slightly different marks.
“1945 Press Photo Hutchinson Kansas Fred Heine buys Jeep for farm, H Woodring”
For comparison, here is what the photo and caption from October 2014 looked like:
