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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: Price dropped to $13,000.
(09/08/2020) Looks like a nice build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2732866456998466/
“1949 Willys Jeep CJ3A, New 4.3 v6 Chevy Motor 150 miles on motor New Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires New Seats Power Steering”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/29/2020) Looks like a nice rig. Has the updated wipers mod (see the chrome wiper motor box on the outer side of the windshield).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/184837116619962
“This jeep has 154 miles on it since it was restored. Has a vortex V6. Marine grade seats that will last for years. As you can see buy the pics this truck is in great condition”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(12/27/2020) It looks like this has a Crankshaft-PTO-powered winch (lever installed in the floor of passenger side).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2761385630775110
“1948 Willys military Jeep. Rhino lined on inside, aftermarket wheels and tires and a couple original wheels. Body is in decent shape. Pto winch. Hasn’t been driven in a year or so, but it does run, just may need carbs cleaned to run perfect.”
Here’s a Parkway that needs some work. The serial number 453-RA2 indicates it is a rare 4WD Sedan Delivery (only 992 made in 1953).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1040410519733667
“1953 Willys-Overland Parkway Conversion Wagon…. description in photos…… Motor runs great…. there are no brakes on it at the moment so it must be hauled….. rusty and needs lots of tlc…..would make a good off road project currently 2wd but I have the adapter plate and transfer case to make it 4×4 $3000”
Listed as a 1964, it appears this is a VEC CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413237246586782
“All original tops and doors three speed 1964 jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This ran-when-parked truck was setup as a hunter.
“1948 willys truck with high rack on the back, was built for deer lease, was running when parked needs a lil but of TLC but 4wd works and it has a 134engine which is the 4 cylinder. Also have many more parts motors, blocks, and wheels for sale.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1526631194213950
“41 Willis Jeep on a s10 4wd frame. Comes with a 350 Chevy engine and a Chevy transmission. Project, needs work. Bill of sale only.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/17/2020) Will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/284116156228713/
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A 4×4 Clean title Great for ranch vehicle/play/hunting/ or a restoration project Original motor, transmission, 12 volt conversion, new battery mileage unknown – odometer and speedometer do not work Looks rough but sound”
In 1963, the city of Tucson, Arizona, was looking to save money on garbage costs. That summer an experiment was tried whereby a CJ-5 towing three garbage trailers was used to cut garbage transportation costs. I could not find any information on how long the experiment lasted.
This first photo showing the jeep, trailers and how a trailer was dumped into a larger truck, was published in the Tucson Citizen May 24, 1963:
This article from May 22, 1963, published in the Arizona Daily Star, provides more information on the experiment:
Roger Martin shared this Canadian Jeep Junkee photo of a CJ-5 that (I think) has been transformed into a train engine. I tried to learn more, but had no luck. It’s unclear to me where this might be located.
In a June 11, 1941, article in the Austin American-Statesman, William T. Rives describes his first “blitz buggy, jeep or jitterbug, as it is variously called” ride while visiting Camp Bowie in Brownwood, Texas.
This article was syndicated through numerous newspapers. So frustrated was one Captain with the multitude of definitions for the word “Jeep” that he warned soldiers not to use it and cited examples of why it was so confusing. This article is from the Johnson City Press out of Tennessee, November 14, 1941:
