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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: **SOLD** Was $2000.
It’s rough, but appears to have a VEC body.
“i have an original willis jeep, when i bought this i was told it was a 1943 so that’s what i’m going on.it is complete,just needs restoration. $2000 cash”
UPDATE: PIcs now included. It is missing a block.
“This jeep was left in the barn of a house i just purchased. missing block to motor..most other parts in back.. there is surface rust under body and some throughout but over all good shape in the body. one spot rusted through.. i have 15 pictures of all angles and views i can send via text or call seven 6 five- 5 seven 1- 12 five 2…i have done as much research as i can online for this thing and my price is best offer between now and the time i run out of remodeling money., i have no intention of taking on the project. The jeep has a lot of potential to make for a good restoration project. Thanks”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3866243675.html
Dan spotted this one. The paint scheme is interesting.
“Hey i have a 4 wheel drive Willys Jeep for sale made in 1946, it is a rare column shift model, only made the first year produced, in very good original condition, for anymore details or questions please give me, Stan, a call at (650) 302-5460. Thank you.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3870831180.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
The data plates and tool indents suggest the body (and more) might be VEC.
“Clean cj-2a no rust. Fairly new pant & body work done.4-cyl 134 l head 4×4 warn locker front 3 speed runs well. Bakini top and roll bar. Stock seats. 1″ over stock. Susp. New fuel pump. 32×11.50 tires. New gas tank. A real classic gets lots of compliments.light grey black seats. Have new back seat(not installed).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $13,500
“I have a 1946 Willys CJ2A for sale. This is an early production 2A with the column shift. Color is pasture green with yellow solid disc wheels. Fully functional, it runs and drives great! The floors are solid, body is very nice! This Jeep lived most of its life in San Diego, then was brought to Florida and is now in my heated garage in PA. This Jeep was never abused, it has always been well maintained, and has always been stored indoors.”
It looks like this needs work.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s / need to sell, from my fathers estate, runs good 3500.00 or best offer”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3802363117.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was listed at $6500.
This appears solid and early. This should be #13337 VEC CJ-2A.
“For sale is a very early 1946 CJ 2A VEC (Very early civilian) with a 5 digit serial number these were the first jeeps made immediately after the WW2 jeep, has many willys military parts such as floating rear axle, military style windshield, body side tool indents, etc… This Vec has the rare and valuable 3 speed on the column shifter. Engine has been completely gone through, runs like a top, jeep has been converted to 12V but have original 6v generator and regulator. Seats have new canvas, starts, drives and stops well. Some body work needed these jeeps in restored condition sell for upwards of $15,000. This one is for sale for $6500”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This is a one family owned CJ-2A bought new in San Francisco. It’s a column shift. It appears solid. It has an Allstate Half Top.
“This is a 1946 CJ2A that was purchased new by my Grandfather in mid 1946 in San Francisco. It was his only vehicle up until the early 60’s when he bought a Simca which was easier on my Grandmother to get in and out of. I have owned it for 25 years and it last ran 10 years ago when I put in a fresh Carb and a new gas tank. I drove it up under the canopy at my auto restoration shop and it is still there. The engine is NOT stuck and should be easy to start. It is a very easily restorable vehicle and is one of the rare jeeps with the 3 speed shift on the column. Jeep went back to all shifts on the floor later in the model year. The Sears Allstate cab was installed in the early 50’s and I have the original canvas doors as well as some of the rest of the canvas coverings. I also have the original sales contract that will go with the Jeep. I have long wanted to restore this for myself, since I learned to drive on it. However, I have come to the realization that there will never be the money for me to do it, and my son really has no interest in it or a place to keep it when it is done, so it is time to get it into the hands of someone that will re-do it and enjoy it. Pretty much any and all parts that might be needed are available.
Payment will be $100 deposit paid with PayPal within 48 hours of the end of the auction. The remainder needs to be paid with cash or CC within 30 days of the end of the auction. I can keep it right where it sits for 6 months with no charge to you, and if you are not able to handle the restoration yourself, we might discuss my doing it for you. To see what I do, go to buzzardroostmotors.com . Feel free to call me, at 870-421-1693 days or 870-425-8507 evenings to ask any questions you might have. My web site has all my contact info and my email address so you can ask for more pics if you want. I can deliver the Jeep anywhere in the US for $1.25 per mile one way. I am in north central Arkansas.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800.
(04/09/2013) This has the column shift still.
“It has the original flat head and a three on the tree. Only 3000 made. The motor still turns. Most of the parts are military edition.
The numbers all match up. If I don’t get at least $800 I will just part it out!!!
Ryan
(503)869-0737
NO EMAILS will be returned calls only!!”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/3729868740.html
UPDATE: Leo discovered this jeep sold for $15,000 at the in-person auction on Saturday April 20th.
WOW! Doug just spotted this early VEC. It is listed as a 1945 and looks wonderfully stock, with full floaters, column shift, three data tags and (I think) square bolt heads on the windshield.
