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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 .
“Complete, runs and drives but as seen in the pics it needs some work. Top speed is about 25mph, I think transfer case is stuck in low range Includes winch, extra set of wheels, extra transmission, soft top and doors No title, bill of sale only. Can show paperwork where previous owner had it registered in GA Cash only, no trades”
To speed up relief pitchers, a bright red Jeepster was employed to run pitchers from the bullpen to the infield. This picture appeared in at least one newspaper, the Times Dispatch out of Richmond Virginia, May 20, 1950 (but the scan of it is terrible, so no need to share it here).
“1950 Press Photo Marino Pieretti climbs out of jeep for game in Cleveland. This is an original press photo. Cleveland. To hurry up ball games, the Cleveland Indians inaugurated jeep service last night for relief pitchers. Here’s Marino Pieretti climbing out of jeep after that long ride from the bull pen to the infield. He relieved Bob Feller on the mound at the start of the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Athletics and was the first to use the service. Baseball. Mario Pieretti. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 05-18-1950.”
The use of jeeps did NOT help the Indians defeat the A’s during their first game, as Cleveland dropped the game 7-5:
May 18, 1950, The Tribune out of Scranton, PA
Not everyone was impressed with the new idea. A few days after the above photo was taken, one writer thought the jeep (or any vehicle) wasn’t going to speed up the game all that much.
“1962 Jeep Willys CJ5 Universal, 4cyl, 3 speed manual 4wd. Koenig hardtop & doors. Equipped with Rancho shocks and an old but excellent working Ramsey winch. 16” wheels & tires in awesome condition. Clutch & fuel tank have also been replaced. There is some paint bubbling starting to show on the front fenders. Jeep runs & drives great, very fun & certainly a head turner. Seat belts & rear seats have been added.”
“WAS POSTED AT A CHEAPER PRICE BEFORE…SINCE THEN I HAVE DONE A LOT OF WORK TO THIS NICE RUNNING WILLY’S. IT DRIVES AND STOPS. ENGINE IS F134 PLOW IS MANUAL JEEP IS 4X4 NEW BRAKES NEW SHOCKS NEW GAS TANK ENCLOSED CAB WITH DOORS GOOD HEAT NEW BRAKE LINES NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS FRAME IS GOOD. BODY HAS PATCHES SOME RUST. PICS SHOW JEEP WITH DOORS. NO DOORS. WITH PLOW. AND NO PLOW. IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER COME CHECK IT OUT. NOT INTO SENDING TONS OF PICS. $3600 OBO. BRING CASH COME LOOK”
A $1500 and a $1300 price both appear on the ad. No title.
“1947 Jeep willys has the original soft top frame motor and transmission are all there motor is seized great frame needs complete restoration no title and registration $1300 or best offer”
“1959 Willy’s pick up Buick big block 430 auto trans Franklin quick change rear 4 wheel disc brakes Top is chopped body is channeled custom interior power windows turn key and go. Might trade up or down”
(11/13/2020) This is a project with various parts and a replacement body.
“Considering trading my Willy’s. It isn’t complete as of yet. It needs breaks, radiator, and wiring. New body 0 rust V6 vortex w/ long Tom headers Top loader 4 speed 65 front and rear New tires and wheels New soft top w/ Bikini top New leather front and rear seats Waren bumpers Original hood, grill and tail gate I would consider trading for a pickup. Older the better”
(07/14/2020) With 3-on-the-tree and 2WD it sounds like a DJ-3A. The solid back suggests it may have been a convertible model; yet the body has cutout in the rear wells consistent with having been mounted on an MB/GPW. Has the correct hand brake, but incorrect gauges. Has the correct front end, but incorrect rear end. Has the correct 2/3 1/3 seats for a convertible model. Has the incorrect windshield.
“I have a 1949 Willies Jeep. It’s a army Jeep. I am looking for someone that will appreciate what it represents. AMERICA. Lol. I did have a title but am unable to locate at this time. I have extra parts and the original rear. It is a 3 on the tree,2wd, single barrel straight 4. It does run and I have driven around my yard. I am looking for a person that knows what a special find this is. Trust me I don’t want to post this for sale,but I want someone who can restore it back to glory.”