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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 .
This video that Mike spotted includes a hood that was used in German as part of a ceiling (several hoods were used, then later auctioned on eBay). You can see this hood, along with other hoods, in this post.
Bill spotted this article about a 1951 Truck that was later sold for $38,500 through Sothebys.
The Article ==> https://silodrome.com/willys-4×4-pickup-truck/
The Auction ==> https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0221/open-roads–february/lots/r0013-1951-willys-4-73-4-wheel-drive-pickup/1036426#/
Mark posted this MB to warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale21/ad125/ad125.html
“It is an accurate representation jeep for what one would have looked like in WWII. A serviceable jeep, in a sense. All WWII, but not an all matching jeep.
It has an MB TUB, with a GPW frame. It is not by any means perfect, but would be a great ‘driver jeep’ and is mechanically near perfect.
Problems would be…
-Slight Rust on frame (can show pictures)… Around a foot strip that would use repair
-One blackout light needs replaced
-Windshield fold out needs fixed
Besides that it is a very nice jeep.
Please email me for more pictures & I will get them sent your way.
I can work with you on shipping anywhere in the lower 48 US states.”
CJ-5s:
M-38A1s:
Marty spotted this good price on a trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/851985805417440
“Military ammo trailer Vietnam era. Has a rotating tongue which helps out when you are wheeling. I have had this trailer for over 25 years. At one time I was going to paint it to match my jeep that is why the fenders are off, never painted and never put them back on. This pulled great behind my Jeep. No title never had one, I bought it off a add tacked to the wall in Woodys 4×4 in Vancouver.”
The body has some digs and patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/257615636038871
“1948 willys. Runs and drives but battery needs to be replaced. Carburetor needs rebuilt. Nice project for someone. Clean and clear title”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000.
(03/31/2021) This Davey Crocket version of the M-38A1 looks in good shape.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1954-jeep-m38a1/7296804059.html
“1954 Jeep Kaiser M38A1, old military jeep converted into hunting rig.
Starts on first crank and runs perfect, no mechanical issues. Everything works.
-High seat
-Corn feeder
-Gun scabards
-Tow bar
-RKI PTO winch
-Custom safari top
-Spare tire”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/08/2021) Some value here for the right person.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(03/20/2021) This has a variety of updates. It runs, but will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/471162270663311
“1951 Jeep Willies CJ3A, dauntless 225 V6, T90, Dana 18 with warn overdrive unit, wagoner axles with lockers and 5.38s, ps, tilt wheel, brand new aluminum fuel cell, 35s, runs good. Cool project. Clear title. The bad I eat to much pasta so I don’t fit right! There is some suspect fab work needing fixed Transmission is broke, needs tinkering”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/02/2021) It’s a project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/207936907768892
“1949 Willis CJ. A2. Project rusty floors solid body heavy duty leaf springs on military chassis boxed frame”
Tom spotted this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/152933380059488
“Needs work on the brakes. And 2nd gear in the transmission. All complete. From California no rust. Not looking or a trade cash only.”
UPDATE: Many folks probably haven’t seen this older post …
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UPDATED January 20, 2014: Here’s a jeep trip in 1955 that was undertaken after one of the trip’s members read the below article in National Geographic.
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Originally Posted October 23, 2013:
This spot is now a couple hundred feet under water. Learn more about the Crossing of the Fathers here: http://www.onlineutah.com/crossinghistory.shtml
In 1949 a joint expedition between the National Geographic Society and New York Explorers Club decided to be the first explorers, by vehicle, to enter the Escalante area of Utah. Accompanying the explorers were two jeeps and, fortunately for us, cameras. Their story, “The First Motor Sortie into Escalante Land”, appeared in the September 1949 issue (pages 169-204).
You can find a variety of inexpensive issues of the September 1949 National Geographic Magazine on eBay. If you are a fan of Southern Utah, this is a neat article.
For the first part of the trip, which began in Cannonville, Utah, the explorers traveled along part of the Cottonwood Road route we drove this past March. Their first big find was the arch we now know as the Grovesnor Arch, which the explorers officially named after the President of the National Geographic Society. What surprised me was that there are pictures showing the group on top of the arch with flags as if they’d conquered the moon. To be fair, I imagine it was a pretty challenging climb.
Note the explorers at the top of the Grosvenor arch.
From there, the party headed south as far as the Colorado River to an area now flooded by Lake Powell. So, some of the areas in the photos are no longer possible to see.
Below are only the photos that include the red and yellow CJ-2As that accompanied the explorers:
