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Seems int good shape.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/wasco-1949-jeep-willys-cj2a/7441757767.html
“1949 Jeep Willys CJ2A.
Looks and runs great.
Recently installed a roll bar.
A couple minor rust spots, but overall looks great.
Removable rear seat.
Registered and has up to date tags.
Comes with two Jerry Fuel Cans.”
The floors have diamond plate, so it is hard to tell how good (or bad) they are. Everything else seems solid. The serial number is #31000
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7439395225.html
“946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
First year for the civilian version of the Jeep.
This one is early production, but not quite “VEC”. (SN 31000)
Original running gear and 4-cyl L-head engine.
Low miles on overhaul, runs very well.
Converted to 12V electricals with alternator.
All instruments and lights are working.
Period-correct aftermarket turn signal kit installed.
Also set up for tow-behind with towbar and trailering light harness.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8200.
(02/26/2021) This has a louvered hood. The jeep seems solid with a few updates.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/joshua-tree-1946-willys-jeep/7440006543.html
“SUPER CLEAN
RUNS PERFECT
ALL ORIGINAL
STOCK FRONT WINCH
NO RUST
NEAR NEW TIRES
NICE PAINT JOB”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Looks like some good bones here, though there is some floor rust.
“1949 Jeepster , runs & stops, some rust in floor, needs a new top. Semi rare as they were only made in 1948,1949, 1950!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,500.
Lots of updates to this MB/GPW.
“Cj 2.. GM 3.8 v6..3 spd manual trans…stock running gear all rebuilt..power steering.all12 volt power..new wheels and tires.. new complete top..stereo..runs and drives amazing.. some extra parts..one of the nicest 45s anywhere.. no emails they will be ignored..if you see the ad it’s available..calls only.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/22/2022) This has a new tub. The seller has two other CJ-2As and some parts available.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/apache-junction-1947-willys-cj2a/7430173079.html
“The ad is for the orange project Jeep shown in the first pictures. I have two others that I will be selling as well. see descriptions of each below
Orange Jeep – Unfinished Project
1947 CJ2A, with clean title
brand new aftermarket tub, with zero miles on it, frame is great and comes with the complete drive train in place. I was told when I picked it up, the guy building it was driving the jeep around the neighborhood with no body on it.
Hate to sell but I have too many projects to keep them all.
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No pics provided. I”m assuming the 10-inch wheels are the width?
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-willys-cj3a/7434098177.html
“Willys CJ3A 1949, L-head, 6-volt, rusty, non-op, clear title. 10″ wheels.”
Listed as a 1949 CJ-3A, it looks more like a CJ-2A.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/descanso-1949-willys-cj3a-jeep/7440930869.html
“Willy’s Cj3a jeep for sale. Frame and axles straight and in good shape. No engine or electrical. NO TITLE/REGISTRATION. Will require new owner to get Salvage Title from DMV.
Also selling separately a Toyota 22re fuel injected engine with 4×4 transmission ($2000).”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(01/03/2022) No power train, but the body looks pretty good.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-rare-1962-jeep-fc150-4×4/7441261994.html
“Rare Jeep for sale 1962 FC150 4×4 with front locking hubs and clean NV title. No motor or trans but everything else is there. Was going to build it up but moving and can’t take with. Located in Henderson must pick up.”
Looks like there could be some parts value here (hubs, fenders, grille, maybe the rims and more?
https://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/d/agoura-hills-46-willys-cj2/7443466540.html
“46 willys jeep cj2 missing some parts”
Thanks to Joe in Mesa for spotting this truck at an antique store for only $50. Usually these are pretty high priced (none on bay right now), so I was happy he found this in reasonable condition. It lacks the tow package and headlights, but I’ll take it none-the-less.
UPDATE II: This sold for $455.
UPDATE: This topper has reached $229.83 with several hours to go. There’s some concern that this plate topper is not really vintage. Read through the comments to see some valid issues with this topper. There are certainly fakes on eBay, indicated by the comments of some buyers of these toppers.
One of my concerns about the topper is that no dealer is mentioned. I would expect a dealer name to be included if this were a dealer-created topper. But, then, if the seller went to all this trouble to create this topper, you’d think they would have added the dealer associated with the ad below.
I spent some time looking at other 1940s era license plate toppers. The shape and design of the one below seems consistent to me with some others shown on Google Images. But, then, are the ones shown on Google also fakes? I just don’t know.
Still, I like the piece. If you purchase it, but then determine it is fake, complain to eBay:
“If the merchandise is fake, report the listing to eBay and let them take action to enforce their policies. … Your purchase is covered by the eBay Guarantee, which entitles you to receive your money back if the item you receive doesn’t match what is listed. The seller has three days to respond”
Since the seller is claiming this topper is vintage, if they lied, they have no recourse. eBay will likely refund your money and not expect you to return the item (Unfortunately, some buyers are scammers themselves and use this very tactic to get free stuff).
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Maury spotted this CJ-2A topper eBay a few days ago. It’s already at $122.50 (and will likely go higher) with just over a day to go (as of this writing). It’s a really neat piece. I expect this will hit several hundred dollars.
The “Truck Utility Plus Tractor Power” wasn’t a tag line that was used very often. In fact, the only documentation that I can find for it was on an ad for Willys-Overland dealer Caver-Wiggens on May 23, 1947. I have found other ads from that dealer from 1947, but can find no evidence that phrase was ever used again. Whether Caver-Wiggens was responsible for the plate topper or not I can’t say for sure, but it is a possibility. Below is the 1947 ad (from this page):
View all the information for the plate topper on eBay
“The Universal Jeep Metal License Plate Topper Sign. Nice topper some wear but great condition overall.”
Here’s the license topper itself. you can see the design is the same that appears in the ad, including the square bolt heads on the windshield.
