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About eWillys
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.
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 .
“1958 Willys FC170 Has a 59 Chevy 283 with a RARE T98 4 speed. Everything works and runs! Zero rust and bondo! Interior in progress. Have seen these going from $7k for a non running one up to $35k for a fully restored. MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER!”
“1946 JEEP HOT ROD ITS GOT A 350 CHEVY ENGINE WITH BIG CAM ITS ON BAGS SO YOU CAN LOWER AND RISE IT ITS GOT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY FUN TO DRIVE SOUNDS REALLY MEAN NOTHING WRONG WITH IT JUST DONT HAVE TIME TO DRIVE IT YES IT IS (STREET LEGAL)”
“This is a 1942 Ford pu GPW Army Jeep. Runs and drives. Motor and tranny have been redone. Have all doors. Original top. Title in hand. This is a rare find. Only selling to put a new motor in my newer vehicle. Or we’d be keeping this gem. 5500 obo. Pm for questions. Please don’t tell me what I have or don’t have. I have the title and am going off what it says. You can come look just pm me to set up a time. Will consider offers and possible trades with cash”
“Obo, everything original obviously besides wheels and tires, it also runs and drives. The steering column is not in place but I have it that’s the only thing wrong with it p.m. me for more info or anything”
“Original Ford built Willies Jeep. All bolts have the “F” on them. I don’t see a motor and trans with it, the owner may have one somewhere. In rough shape but still restorable. Listing for a friend: Price is negotiable. For details call owner.”
This photo of a couple jeep maneuvering through mud and over a series of logs was published in the October 14, 1944, issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
UPDATE: Here are three Western JEEP toy ads on eBay.
1. This ad appeared in the May 1946 issue of Toys and Novelties. It looks to be an early ad for the Western Jeep. I didn’t realize it was manufactured out of Seattle.
2. This ad appeared in the Playthings Magazine in September of 1946. It announced that the Western Jeep had proven too popular and was sold out. There was a kiddie ride called the Western Jeep that look like it used this style of jeep (see post below this one).
3. This ad appeared most likely in a 1946 issue of Toys and Novelties. The seller of this ad is purposefully obscuring the date and magazine, so it isn’t clear whether when this ad was published.
4. This ad appears in a 1947 magazine, probably Toys and Novelties. It announced a new low price (though the price of the ad on eBay is anything but low):
“I know this isn’t a Jeep Wrangler but I was not given the option of picking Willys. So, up for sale is a 1951 Willys CJ3A. I have owned this jeep since 2006 when I picked it up as a fixer upper project. I have completed 95% of the restoration and have used it some in the meantime. I have spend many hours on it and have replaced a lot of parts over the years. Continue reading →