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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 .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/13/2021) Looks solid, but the drain holes appear filled, so it’s likely had some bodywork.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/520019149268102
“Original gator Top speed 50 Converted to 12 volt Rebuilt motor Over 8000 invested All zerk fittings No rust Like new. Only used on the farm as a play toy. Seeling because need room. My lose is your gane Will not be disappointed. Absolutely nothing wrong with it”
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1367980540241525
“1953 Willys. 134 flathead engine. Was a project that we never finished. Tailgate, windshield, and second seat included. They were removed to begin restoration. Partially wired to 12 volt. Will need wiring. Sold as is with title”
Lacks brakes and needs some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/154524943384693
“1947 willys army jeep with 215 aluminum oldsmobile rockette motor v8 in good shape runs no brakes clean nm title with gun holders still on it”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/23/2021) The body is rough and the engine/tranny need work, but at least it has a Supersonic head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/507209374032231
“1946 Willys Jeep located in Bemidji, MN. Being sold by owner. Transmission and engine need work. Been stored inside a pole building for 22 years. Comes with title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/24/2021) May have some parts value?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4338348892855961
“‘53 Willys Jeep has title PTO winch Parts or project radiator missing motor stuck Model CJ 3A”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/25/2021) Needs some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1214439088950861
“49 Willys Jeep. Goodwrench 350 motor. Need battery, clutch adjustment and fuel tank cleaned out. Will run. Street legal if lights are fixed. 5k OBO willing to do part trade for 2nd amendment items”
Maury kindly documented this story while on Vacation in Michigan:
My family and I are staying at a beautiful classic lodge on Lake Michigan near Leland, MI. It’s called Jolli Lodge ( https://www.jollilodger.com/ ), and has been run by the same family since 1956. Greg Jolliffe and his wife Lisa currently own and manage the century old lodge.
When Greg’s father bought the Lodge in 1956, a 1947 CJ-2a came with it. A retired mechanic who lives nearby remembers this Jeep coming off the trailer when it was brand new. It was apparently the first four wheel drive vehicle in Leelanau county.
When Greg (pictured below in the drivers seat) was 12, his dad taught him to drive the Jeep so he could push vehicles up the sloping driveway after they’d get stuck in the snow. He said he got a lot of funny looks, but just told them this was the only way they were going to get un-stuck.
At some point the floor starter button was replaced with a button in the dash. One time, Greg couldn’t get it to turn over, and he hit the steering wheel in disgust – which had the unexpected effect of starting the engine. For quite awhile afterwards, the only method of starting it was to turn the key, press the start button, then hit the steering wheel.
The engine was rebuilt at some point by a guy who lived nearby and loved to work on it. This Jeep is extremely original in the sense of having had remarkably few, ah, intentional modifications made to it over the years other than the addition of a hydraulic plow. Greg continued to use it for plowing the driveway until about 10 years ago.
As the photos show, this CJ-2a has had a long, hard life of service. However, at 74 years old, it’s still a much-loved and dependable vehicle that starts right up and is driven often.
This April 25th, 1942, photo appeared in the News-Palladium out of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
The body has had some work around the steps. The cab looks in good shape.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/snw/d/newburgh-1946-willys/7340108086.html
“Selling a 1946 willys runs and drives cab can easily be taken off if wanted.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Looks like a solid build.
“Approximately 300 miles on fresh 350 Chevy ,4 speed with Warn overdrive.Rancho suspension rust free! Has full top and Bimini.8000 lb winch.everything works”
