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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 .
I thought the coloring on this was unusual.
“1961 WILLYS CJ-5 *** PROJECT*** HASN’T RUN IN YEARS. SOME BODY DAMAGE AND RUST, MOSTLY COMPLETE. NO TITLE. COMES WITH A BILL OF SALE ONLY. MORE PICTURES AVAILABLE.”
http://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/2605404624.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This has an aluminum body.
“Custom and very beautiful aluminum bodied 1946 Jeep Willy. A real collector or jeep lovers delight. Runs great and is a blast to drive. Has been stored in a shop and handled with care. Included is a new set of 31″ Super Swampers and if interested a custom fabricated and machined aluminum grill. Drivetrain and body are in excellent condition”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
This looks good.
“For sale is a green 1948 Willys Overland CJ-2A. It has an operational PTO (power take off). It has virtually no oil drips. The Jeep starts, runs, and drives well. Transmission shifts smoothly and the 4wd system shifts in/out and works just fine. I reverted the system back to 6 volt for nostalgic purposes but the 12 volt resisters are still in place to convert it back. Tires have about 500 miles on them. This Jeep is road worthy and I have the title ready to sign over to you. It is hard to find these things in the shape she is in. I’m sad to part with it, but I bought it as a “getting out of the military gift to myself,” and now it’s time to move on to the next fun project. I can’t provide details on its history prior to my ownership, but I can give you details on every repair since I have owned it. It comes with a complete soft top, Willys Overland CJ2A reprinted mechanics manual, a spare set of spark plugs and a spare paper oil filter”
Price: $7,500.00 Cash/Money Order
Make: Willys Overland
Model: CJ-2A
Mileage: 41842
Location: Milford, Iowa (approximately 1.5 hours east of Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Engine: I-4 60hp “go devil”
Electrical: 6 volt
Repaired/Replaced/Rebuilt the following:
1. Rebuilt starter
2. Replaced starter switch
3. Rebuilt 6v generator
4. Replaced voltage regulator and wires
5. Replaced front and rear pinion seals
6. Replaced brake master cylinder and lines
7. Replaced right inner tie rod end
8. Replaced both forward U-joints
9. Replaced front left wheel brake cylinder and brake shoes
10. Replaced transfer case output seal
11. Replaced transfer case and oil pan gaskets
12. Replaced distributor rotors and cap
13. Replaced ignition contacts and condenser
14. There are a few other minor things. I have all the maintenance paperwork for review.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/05/2011) The running gear is from a Toyota.
“Its on toyota running gear 5.29 gears, full spool locker in the rear, arb locker in the front highsteer. Rs 9000 shocks. 5 brand new 38.5 11 15 boggers, hot knifed. Buick v6 motor, 4 speed trany, danna 300 tranfercase. Warn 8000 upright gear driven wench. 3 kc lights on front. Full skid plate. Hid head lights. Call Zech 360-808-5057. interested in trade for quads or rhino harley toyota, etc call me”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2604901033.html
UPDATE: Was $15,950. **SOLD**
This looks nice.
“1952 Willy’s Jeep 4×4 Trucks on the market today! This Has to be one of the nicest 1952 Willy’s Jeep 4×4 Trucks on the market today! Fully restored in 2003 with receipts and a full book of info. Absolutely no filler this was a rust free survivor before restored. If you are looking for one of the finest examples of a 52 Willys Truck available today you found it. The body was completely removed and was a frame off restoration reconditioned with new or restored parts! All new glass original chrome was re-chomed where needed! Upgraded 12V system runs and drives as it should No Disappointments!!!! Stacks of receipts! Previous owner has only driven it about 200 miles since restoration!!! $15,950 Trades Welcome”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This needs work.
“NO TITLE – HAVE BILL OF SALE. FC170 Cab Over Jeep Truck. Flathead 6 Hercules engine, 3 speed, 4 wheel drive, it runs and drives. $5000.00 obo or trade.”
No pics provided. Sounds like it might be a good price.
“4WD, runs and drives. Unmodified, needs some brake work”
I can’t see the tool indents on the passenger side. Or is that just me?
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep in good shape, no rust. Has a recent rebuilt and balanced buick 235 V6. All running gear in good shape. Rancho suspension. Lockrite lockers. Warn hubs on all 4 wheel. Tow bar. New Tiger top. Full roll cage. Warn 6000 winch. Mohave heater. This is a very nice jeep. I’m selling it becuase I have too many toys and I’m just not using it. Call Mark at 541-386-7402, no emails, no scammers”
http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/2602879659.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
Needs body, but there may be some value here.
“1960 Willy Jeep CJ3-B – Frame off restoration, frame sandblasted & coated with Por 15, good running engine, with new motor mounts, new clutch and pressure plate, new fuel pump, new exhaust, radiator repaired ,new master cylinder, new brake lines. Grill in good shape,hood in good shape but needs paint, windshield good but needs paint. Tub and fenders in bad shape, needs brakes on each wheel.”
This month there have been a few more interruptions than normal with eWillys because I’ve been busy, busy, busy. Here is why ….
First off, I’ve been dating someone, throwing off my time schedule a bit, but I’m happier for it!
Second, the book is nearly ready for publication; I have decided to do one more large revision based on some comments from my Aunt. Those should be complete by month’s end. Below is a mockup of the book with its cover. I think I have a book printer, but am still negotiating that. Until that time, I will release the book electronically and will encourage as many people as possible to buy it. The reason I need to sell the book is because my financial contract is up with my previous employer. So, my ability to continue to support eWillys is slightly endangered. However, I won’t give up hope just yet, especially since responses to the book from women have been excellent, so I have pretty high hopes! Also, I have made some mockups of another book that teaches people how to identify all the models of jeeps. In addition, I now have a professional photographer that I can work with to create the shots for the new book (you might have seen her work form the San Juan Island GPW we found). I’m hoping I can put that book together over the next year, but that time frame is dependent on a variety of issues.
Third, I’ve been doing legwork on securing some art pieces created by my Great Aunt Emma Eilers about 100 years ago. Thirty paintings popped up from a single collector in early September, so it took some effort and negotiations to come to a satisfying financial solution to get them back into the family.
Fourth, I’ve been preparing for a trip to NYC/Long Island from Sept 19th through Sept 29th to do family research, review the paintings mentioned above, and visit with a jeep collector in the area. During my stay in Sea Cliff, LI, I will also be staying at my Aunt’s former studio which still sits on the property that was the former family estate. So, I’ve very excited about this unusual opportunity. I’m hoping all the family research work I’ve done over the past 10 years will result in another book, though it isn’t jeep related in the slightest.
So, the timing of updates and my response times will be uneven for a week and a half. It’s just been that kind of September!
Below is the back cover:
