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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 .
“1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep. In good shape, minimal rust. Runs and drives, needs work to be a good driver. Has newer NDT tires. Comes with a TON of extra parts including engine, transmission, front and rear axles with disc brakes and lockers. Engine that is is the keep now is a early Ford WW2 GPW engine. Would make a good locker/stocker build. Have too many projects, needs to go”
“1948 cj2a willy’s jeep, new tires, new springs, no rust on body because aftermarket, only thing needs work is 4wd, only use it to go visit, take beer to the pontoon or go to the dollar general. Not sure what it’s worth, may consider trades…. will start at $9000.00 obo”
The body has a solid rear like an MB/GPW, but also has the proper hole for a CJ-2A ignition switch. Better pics would help in identifying exactly what is here.
“1945 willys army jeep no motor has most everything else I bought it for the engine and don’t need the rest it will be a great little project for someone.”
“1948 Jeep CJ2a Selling Complete For Parts, No Title. Original Drivetrain L Head Engine Is Seized From Being Open To Elements T90 Transmission Spicer 18 Transfer Case No Glass Typical Rust Early Prototype Tesla Steering Wheel”
This appears to be parts from a 1970 CJ-5. The jeep pictured is a placeholder for what the seller *hoped* to build. Malaga is near Wenatchee (I had to look up Malaga).
“1970 jeep with Buick V6 oddfire engine. Planned to make it a lowrider jeep rod like in the picture but don’t have the time anymore. Odd fire engine has been professionally restored Body Fenders Hood Frame Engine- oddfire Rear straight axle Suspension airbags Roll bar”
“Project, all original except the top. Speedo shows 13k. Two stick PTO and Ramsey winch. Clear Tennessee title in my name. Look at the pictures and ask questions.”
Jeep races used to be a near weekly event during the summer back in the 1970s. Below are examples of Pacific Northwest 4Wheel Drive Association (PNW4WDA) races held between 1967 and 1970 near my local Eastern Washington community.
It’s hard to believe gived the growth in the Tri Cities (an area consisting of three cities–Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, all separate by rivers) in southeast Washington that races were held near Columbia Point. Now, that area is either wetlands, parks, or homes. Here are several articles with names I’m familiar with. These races were held in conjunction with the annual Water Follies celebration, an event still being held, though without jeep races, though the unlimited hydros still run.
From the June 4, 1967, issue of the Tri Cities herald:
An article later in the year contained some great images (July 16, 1967 Tri City Herald):
The results of the race were reported in the July 24, 1967 issue of the Tri City herald:
The July 20, 1969, issue included this pic from the racing:
Two days later, the July 22, 1969, issue of the Tri City Herald published the results:
“Offering a one of a kind custom Willys Jeep.
Basis is a 1950 CJ3A chassis mated with a 1953 CJ3B body.
It features a Chevrolet 305ci V8 engine topped with Edelbrock manifold and Carter AFB style Edelbrock carburetor. HEI ignition system, headers and fairly new exhaust system.
Furthermore features power steering and power brakes, has a recently rebuilt T90 3 speed manual transmission, rebuilt Spicer Super 18 transfer case, Dana 25 front and Dana 40 rear axles with 5.38 gears. The rear differential has a “Lock Right Power Trax” auto positive locking differential.
It comes with Westlake SL369 All Terrain 31×10.5R LT tires on PRC Xtreme S1 wheels.
The front basket is loaded with a 9000lbs Badland electric winch, rear bumper was converted by “Eden Built” to an emergency air tank.
Comes with full vinyl top with doors, bikini top is currently mounted (as shown in pictures) over professionally built full roll cage.
Drve train is protected by skid plates, has tow bar and reinforced frame.
Selling due to lack of time to use, comes with AZ title.”