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Only the one pic provided.
https://reno.craigslist.org/bar/d/niotaze-53-willys/7324251269.html
“53 willys,, v6,,, runs drives,, needs clutch linkage work,,, sell 8500,,trade for pre smog jeep,, Toyota fj ,, Rock crawler ,, cj. Pre smog ,,samari Ford bronco ,, chevy blazer ,, k5 ,, willys wave runner. Harley enduro ,, side by side polaris ,, quad ,,baja bug 4runner. Land cruiser jeep”
UPDATE: Some of the text of this ad was updated.
(05/29/2021) Looks like it’s well built.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/penryn-1945-willys-jeep-updated/7325255723.html
“1945 Willys Jeep – This jeep has been in the family since 1969 and is ready for its next owner. This jeep has been garage kept and rebuilt several times over the years. Here is how it sits today.
1945 body
1952 frame (more heavy duty than the 1945 frame)
Chevy 350 (out of ’72 Camaro I believe) only a few thousand miles on it since rebuild
Edelbrock carb
Edelbrock intake manifold
HEI distributor
Custom headers
B and M hydromatic 4 speed transmission (slant pan), automatic that can shift like a stick but with no clutch
Chevy power steering
Dana 27 front end w/ detroit locker and 5:38’s
Dana 40 rear end w/ detroit locker and 5:38’s
Stewart Warner gauges
33” BFG KM2 on Pro Comp streetlock rims (99% tread left)
Custom rear rack with jerry cans
Camaro bucket seats (some tears at the seems) w/ Smitty Built seat covers w/ molle system
Full roll cage
Best Top soft top
Registered until February 2022
Installed new oversized aluminum radiator, electric fan, and remote high volume water pump in the last year. Runs strong. I ordered new temp sensor which should be here this week.“
Needs body work and lacks a gas tank to run.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/clio-1951-willys-cj3a/7325723319.html
“im selling my 51′ willys cj3a, it runs and will drive once the gas tank is back in it.
body is in good shape but it needs new floor pan.
i have tons of new parts but i dont have the time.
its non op and clean title is in my hand in my name.
its stored inside out of the weather.
asking $7500 obo”
“im selling my 51′ willys cj3a, it runs and will drive once the gas tank is back in it.
body is in good shape but it needs new floor pan.
i have tons of new parts but i dont have the time.
its non op and clean title is in my hand in my name.
its stored inside out of the weather.
asking $7500 obo”
Just a few updates today. Regular updates resume Tuesday morning.
This poor CJ-3A …
Looks ready for some fun.
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/calabash-1951-willys-jeep-4×4/7323547354.html
“1951 WILLYS JEEP
4×4
Good all terrain tires
Roll cage and soft top added
Runs and drives great!
3 speed with overdrive
Locking hubs
80,000+ miles on original speedometer
Great for trails or highway”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/15/2021) This looks solid. It has a few mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/671123750265968
“listing for a friend A, 1953 CJ3B mint condition, $20,000 call Rick at [hidden information] Richmond NH THE PRICE IS $20K”
This October 21, 1969, article from the Daily News-Post (Monrovia, California) included some great photos. It’s quite a spread! The review of the unit was very positive, almost a little too positive.
Since we are on the topic, here are a few different jeep-camper ads from 1969/1970.
The ad below was published in the May 21, 1969, issue of the Courier Journal out of Louisville, Kentucky. This ad included Jeep’s 2-Car Cars ad campaign:
This third-of-a-page ad appeared in the August 7, 1969, issue of the Napa Valley Register out of California:
This much smaller ad appeared in multiple newspapers across the country. This screen shot is from the August 13, 1969, issue of the The Times Recorder out of Zanesville, Ohio:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on Ebay.
Given the lack of other models and the early signage, these early jeep dealership photos were likely taken between 1945 and 1947. At first I thought the dealer has signs in the window, but I think the “signage” is actually window paint images (note the different fonts used for ‘JEEP’ in the window images). There is a nice early OFFICIAL 1946 “J” signage on the front of the building.
“I believe upsate new york, love the mobil oil gargoyle sign as well.”
The wood grille looks well done.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/fuo/d/canton-willys-jeep-bar/7323728922.html
“Custom oak and walnut bar with replica of 1953 Willys truck front end. Back cabinet includes black granite counter top. Comes in four pieces and needs some assembly. Can be modified to replicate a different car or truck front end, or none. Wired with GFCI outlet for lights, fridge or microwave. Needs to get out of my shop to make room for my next project. Make me an offer.”
