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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 .
It’s got some classic slot rims and a PTO Winch. It looks like a great price.
“Sale is for a 1956 Willy’s Jeep CJ5- $1500.00 or best offer and as is condition. Jeep has a 1972 in-line (straight) 6 cylinder Ford Bronco motor, low gear ratio, PTO Wench w/approx. 2000′ of 5/16″ wire cable, electric fuel pump, new leaf springs with a 2″-3″ lift, new seals on the transmission, transfer case and rear differential, new muffler.
Jeep exterior and interior needs paint and the seats need to be re-upholstered. The wiring could also be updated. This jeep is a strong runner but it is not good for use on public roads due to the low gear ratio (top speed approx. 45 mph) and age. This jeep would be great for hunting, off-roading, climbing, etc. The jeep has a tow bar attached to the front so it can be pulled to your destination. Keep reading for information from NADA Guides.”
(05/05/2008) My favorite line in this is that the seller has checked ebay and therefore knows that these aren’t just old jeeps, but doesn’t know enough to know what models they are. So, the seller claims to know what they’ve got while at the same time claiming that they don’t really know what they’ve got. Ouch!
“I have two Jeeps, either M38s or CJ2s (sorry, I’m not a Jeep expert). I do know they are the original 1940s models and one had a PTO. I’ve had one person say they are M38s and another say they are early civilian CJ2s, but ??? Either way, they are hard-to-find. One is complete incl. engine, the other is minus the engine, but the rest of the drivetrain appears complete. Both need a fair amount of work if the buyer wants to restore them to original, but you could probably get a running jeep in a full weekend of work, maybe less. There is enough here to get one complete, running jeep and have a fair boneyard left over. One body is poor to fair, one is fair. I’ve checked eBay, etc., and know that these are not just “old jeeps,” so please, no low-ball offers. I’m asking $2500.00 for everything.”
(01/18/2010) This is good looking, though it needs some finishing.
“father started new project grand kids dont want. so down the road it goes. 1953 willys 134 cid: flat head 538 gears posi in back runs and drives has lots of new parts is a project though lots of little things need finished up there is no top has been changed over to 12 volt. thyanks for looking might take some trade firearms only. JOE 541 698 7zero 51 4000.oo or will entertain interesting trade”
(02/24/2010) “1947 Jeep Willys,4 cylinder flathead, missing starter, 2 way plow,body is rough,hasn’t run in about 5 years but did run.good for parts or complete restore.$750.00”
(01/26/2010) Here’s a right hand drive CJ-3B for all of our Australian readers .. if there are any? This looks great.
“This is our 1953 restored Jeep, runs great,We live in the bush and it is not registered.New body,tyres,electrics,windscreen, fuel pump .radiator,canvas,brakes, plus many other parts.Always stored inside.A big box of spares available”
As usual, searching for something unrelated to Toyota lead me straight to the Toyota BJ (I was searching through some automobile history). I knew very little about the Toyota Land Cruiser history, so the threads I’ll share below were very interesting to me. The pics all came from the IH8MUD.com website, where there are plenty more pics of both the AK10 and the BJ.
Again, according to Wikipedia, in 1950 the Korean War created demand for a military light duty vehicle. The United States Government asked Toyota to build 100 vehicles based on Willys specs. The following year, Toyota designed the BJ prototype. While longer and more powerful (6cyl) than the 1/4 ton jeep, the BJ had no low range. The National Police Agency (NPA) was impressed enough to put in an order for the Jeep BJ’s, which became their official patrol vehicle. The BJ would have 3 different Models, a Touring model (BJ-T), a Radio model (BJ-R), and a Fire Engine Capable Model (BJ-J) [technically, I suppose these would be the english equivalent translations …].
In 1954, Willys-Overland put pressure on Toyota to cease using the “Jeep” name. Technical director Hanji Umehara had the responsibility to rename the vehicle. Interestingly, rather than compete with the Jeep label, he chose to compete directly with the Land Rover label. He notes, “I had to come up with a name for our car that would not sound less dignified than those of our competitors. That is why I decided to call it ‘Land Cruiser’.”
This looks like a good price on a Jeepster that looks pretty good.
“1949 Jeep Jeepster willys kaiser. Fully rebuilt flathead 4, all new parts. New motor. Bored .100 over. 3 speed on the tree. New gas tank, oil cooling system, battery, wiring(numbered), paint, shocks, exhaust. All lights work. Lots of extra parts. Convt top missing, but skeleton there and in ok shape. Convertible top is manual. This car runs and drives. Body is far from perfect, it has some rust and minor dents. Nice red paint on top of all of that I just mentioned. I put this ad on for my elderly neighbor, and I will take his calls, answer questions and make appts. Thanks.
14 and crooks area. 248 250 1092.”
(04/25/2015) I’m sure the year isn’t right, but I do think this is a CJ-2A.
“Posting this Jeep for my dad. Its a 1941 Jeep Willys 4×4 with plow. He has used it to plow his small private road the last few years and it ran great. He has been ill off and on with Cancer and he couldnt get it to start one day and though something was wrong with the carter WO 1bbl carb so he messed with it. Come to find out it was simply a charging issue that was fixed but now I believe he has the carb settings thrown off and the float level off and it wont start good and when it does it wont stay running. Probably could use a carb kit put on it anyways “around 30 bucks on ebay ” or a good cleaning as I believe it to be the original carb and motor. At any rate he is looking to sell or trade it for a tractor with a blade or garden type hydro tractor with snowplow or blower to do his drive and road with. Something he can handle a lil easier. Any questions please ask. I will answer them to the best of my ability. I have many..many more photos to share to those interested. Just shoot me an email address. Thanks for your time”
