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About eWillys
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 .
This appears to be a nice looking CJ-5 at a surprisingly low price given it’s a dealership.
“1964 Willys Jeep CJ5, Red with white soft top, 3.8 (gm) V6 with automatic transmission (old conversion), 4×4, Runs & Drives good. Old Allstate locking hubs, aluminum wheels, rear seat, extra set of half doors, Body is in good shape, Great old antique jeep to restore for shows or cool old trail jeep. This jeep does not have power steering or power brakes, it is geared very low so 50mph or so is about top speed with this drivetrain. It is not PA inspected and will not be. It came from out of state. Only $1995.00 Brian Kauffman’s Autorama, York, 717-764-6620”
UPDATE: This is the MPVA Carvan. Read more about it below.
A caravan of 50 or so old flatties (mostly military) with license plates from a variety of states was spotted heading down the new Legacy Highway (the new north/south alternative to I-15) in Utah yesterday.
A reader named George pointed me to the MPVA website to answer the questions of who, what, where and why.
From the MPVA Website, “As part of its mission to honor our country’s military vehicle history, the MVPA has decided to recreate the famous 1919 Convoy in 2009 as a 90th Anniversary celebration of the achievement and in conjunction with the nation’s President Lincoln Bicentennial celebration.
This is a Convoy of historic military vehicles – of all eras, from WWI through to current-issue military vehicles. The vehicle roster currently includes WWI “FWD” cargo trucks, through to Harley Davidson WLA motorcycles, staff cars and jeeps to later model M813 5-ton cargo trucks. ”
“53 Willys High hood Jeep.Good condition, Great project as its already apart to restore or modify. Rust in the floor but have new metal bent to rplace them. 4 cyl needs gone thru, trans and Tcase is good. Price is OBO or trade for T5 trans out of a mustang, or? Better pictures coming. Call 307 575 1285 or email wyobuggy@yahoo.com Scam Scum don’t even try!”
“Great Condition for this 48 CJ Upgraded to the 134 F Head (Overhead Valves), 3 Speed, Thor Locking Hubs, Rigged for towing with 12 Volt towing lights and Tow Bar, 6 volt system, All Gages and Light work, Tires are in Great Condition, Bikini Top, Full Top with doors in great condition.”
My kids and I were visiting my Aunt in Seattle yesterday where she owns a houseboat (in this case, defined as literally a house built on floating logs or concrete blocks with trapped air) on Lake Union in Seattle. My son wanted to go rowing, so we climbed into a row boat and checked out some of the local scenery. We hadn’t gone more than two docks of boats when I spotted this boat named JEEP tied up to a local houseboat. How could I resist taking a picture of it?
For those movie fans who liked Sleepless in Seattle, it is a couple houseboats to the left of this picture (it is not pictured).
UPDATE: As I wrote to Dan, I spaced and forgot to add links to the rebuild of Dan’s Grandfather’s jeep. We’ve been following the rebuild here and here. Too much playing with my kids, fixing my mom’s computer, pulling stumps out for dad and the dave-do list is growing … I think you get the picture.
Dan shared this story with us hoping to encourage other readers to share those oddball stories involving jeeps. That made me realize I still have a few to share, so I’ll write up a couple and share them as well. Thanks for sharing Dan!
“One day my grandfather decided to transport his two horses in a single axle trailer behind his Jeep. While going down the road he noticed that something was wrong. The engine rpm was increasing, but he was slowing down.
After pulling onto the side of the road and looking things over, he noticed that the horses had moved as far back in the trailer as possible and that was lifting the rear tires off the ground.
He thought about it a moment and, deciding he was already half way there, he put the jeep in 4wd and finished off the trip.
When he was done he swore he would never do that again.”
If you have a story to share, please send it to me (d@ewillys.com) and I’ll likely post it.
Based on the header in the pic, I’m guessing this is running a buick V6.
“Currently have a 1954 Willys jeep for sale. asking $750.00 OBO. Information: Willys Jeep that we want off the property due to a divorce. This vehicle ran last summer- was torn down for a project rebuilt so it includes, doors, seats, roll cage, bumpers, grill, has brand new BF Goodrich tires. This Vehicle was shipped down from Alaska in 2005. -Alaska Title In Hand-”
Here’s a parts jeep out of Richford that has seen better days.
“Old Willys Millitary Jeep………….. Rough Shape……………. NO TITLE………………
What you are buying is a parts vehicle. The axles are free turning, the transmission and transfercase are all right. The motor is complete, but has set up since comming here. The body is rough, So what you are buying is the running gear. 30 years ago the hedge rows and back lots were full of these old jeeps ……. Find one today….. The Transmission Alone….. Would cost what I’m asking for the whole unit. (607) 539-6899”
This looks nice enough, though the front springs seem to be sagging a bit.
“immaculate 1950 willys cj-3a jeep. mostly stock few parts added foor comfort and looks. around 800 miles on ground up rebuild. truly is gorgeous, i need it gone asap so $11,999 or an offer i cant refuse will take it home.. also interested in partial trade for some kinda 4 wheel drive truck or suv.”
