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UPDATE: Price dropped to $900.
(05/14/2022) This has been updated with a V-8. The firewall has been cut. Value unclear.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/674134714063693
“1946 Willy’s CJ-2A Jeep. Body is not in the best shape it will need some work. The firewall was cut out from previous owner due to the engine and transmission. Engine is a Chevy 283 not sure on the year, Engine does run. It is a PROJECT.”
UPDATE III: I just found an ad from the January 4, 1947, issue of Time Magazine that includes a “Get a ‘Jeep'” campaign. It’s on eBay.
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(April 09, 2019) UPDATE II: There was at least one GET A ‘JEEP’ mailer that was distributed to current and potential jeep owners.
UPDATE: As Terry pointed out, the GET A ‘JEEP’ campaign was likely a play off of the popular phrase Get a horse, the popular cry that greeted almost every automobile which appeared on the roads during the early years of the automobile. A 1930 article from the Saturday Evening Post also highlights the use of this phrase.
Starting in January of 1946, Willy’s Overland introduced the GET A ‘JEEP’ phrase to their Collier’s and Saturday Evening Post full-page ad campaign.
Examples of the GET A ‘JEEP’ campaign in the full page ads of the Saturday Evening Post.
The company also introduced a subtler GET A ‘JEEP’ magazine marketing strategy in the form of small cartoons.
So far, I’ve only identified the publishing date of one cartoon, but I’m sure with time we can identify the others. As of a November 13, 1946, the cartoon ad campaign was still being used, but the December 14, 1946, full-page ad does not include that phrase.
2. This version of the ad was published in a 1946 magazine. The cartoon print is available on eBay.
3. This one was found on Pinterest:
4. I’d published this one a few years ago. It was being sold on eBay.
5. This was posted on eBay for sale and labeled a 1946 ad:
This keepsake brochure lacks any date, but I presume to be the second tour of jeeps around part of the country, probably in 1948. The brochure cover page shows a Mahl Loader attached to one jeep and a Blue Star hardtop on another jeep. I wonder if a similar brochure was made for the first Cavalcade.
I ran across one of these manuals, then a search led to other years of this brochure. Below is information from eBay on the 1961, 1963, 1965 and 1966 manuals:
1) 1961 This is a COPY of the Bendix Radio Service Manual for Willys Motors (but at least it shows the pages) (or there is this original version for much more):
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5587700854641916
“Off frame rebuild, springs, Trans, brakes, wiring,steering, gauges, seats, tires, and lots of other new parts”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.
(11/03/2022) I love the classic paint job. Pink. Flames. Looks like it was a fun rig (and could be again).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363073704223287
“1948 CJ2A runs and drives has a ford 289 with the original 3-speed. Was an old dessert racing jeep back in the day. Then later restored in early 70s. Engine has had some work done to it. The heads are off a 302 that have had some work done. I have a video of it running that I can send to you. Has a aluminum intake off of a HO mustang. Has a electrical fuel pump. And power steering. Asking $4,000 OBO. Accepting trades”
This includes a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/832637187750973
“Cj2A L Head Motor Vinyl Top New fuel. Tank Lines.and pump. Carb rebuilt. Starts and runs needs Brake master Cylinder. Power take off on rear have tank & parts for snow plow”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
*(07/27/2022) The driver’s door has an extra large window, which is curious.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3011177162513656
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A it runs, drives and stops. Running 134 cid 4cyl bored .040 over.. 3 speed T90 transmission and Spicer 18 transfer case. Remanufactured brake master and wheel cylinders and new lines. New fuel tank. Remanufactured starter. 12 volt conversion with alternator. Valves lapped and adjusted. Has half cab aluminum hardtop and doors. Needs: Battery, tires (comes with 15″ yard tires and rims), seat frames and body work. Have clear Michigan title in hand.”
It does not appear to have the doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/571499974748215
“I have a 1960-1970 cj5 jeep hard top for sale shoot me an offer”
UPDATE: Back on eBay
(06/10/2022) Bill shared this nice looking M-38 for auction. The starting bid is $12,000, but this appears to have a reserve price as well.
View all the information on eBay
“This 1952 Willys M38 Jeep was built for the Korean War (1950-53). It is correct as new – 24 volt system,
4-cylinder L134 engine, 3-speed transmission, 2-speed transfer case. Color is 24087, olive drab. The new canvas top and seat covers are by Beachwood Canvas. The five tires are 700x16s. It has a military waterproof ignition system. All components are new or rebuilt. As photos show, this jeep has a M1 rifle gun scabbard with a dummy M1 Grand rifle. Located in SW Idaho, 85 miles from Boise”