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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 .
A random Google search produced an image of this flattie, probably a CJ-2A, with some unusual modifications photographed by Laura and Pete (two people I don’t know) during their trip to Iceland. Check out the jeep picture at their Iceland page and you’ll find yourself scrolling through all their beautiful pictures. It looks like Laura and Pete travel quite a bit, so hopefully they’ll spot another odd jeep soon.
http://onelucydrive.blogspot.com/2012/07/iceland.html
Here’s an odd looking top. The caption from eBay suggests it is a homemade. The jeep appears to be a MB/GPW. The photo is for sale.
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It runs with some smoke.
“Needs work. Engine runs but smokes. Running gears work good.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3260313869.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Check out the 100 mile-per-hour speedometer. Is that aftermarket or from a different vehicle?
“WOW! Can you say classic that can take you anywhere you want to go! With 2 Superlow 4×4 gears and a 6000 pound WARN Winch, hit the trails and make heads turn! 3 Speed manual transmission with WARN Overdrive. This is no common off roading vehicle, this 1949 Willys can go in a car show Saturday, and on the trails Sunday!”
I thought these top brochures were informative. So, I’ve posted four of them.
This brochure breaks down some of the differences between Koenig Hard Tops.
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UPDATE: This was likely a 1957 brochure. It was for sale on eBay in 2012.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $1200.
Both of these run, too.
“Both have 4 cylinders standards both run two plow trucks 1200 for the pair.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4595.
(01/30/2012) This looks solid, though the bottom of the body has been replaced with diamond plating.
“Original 4 cylinder flat head with brass radiator. New gas tank, leaf springs, wiring (converted to 12V), new exhaust and battery. Plow, heater, winch, high beams, blinkers. 1974 hard top with removable doors. Rear seat, front seats recovered. Military tires with spare. Diamond plate on bottom of body. Has been licensed and inspected and used on road. Owned for 20 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.
“49,Willys jeep,with plow,engine turns over,but i havent had it started,engine was rebuilt years ago with little mileage since then,needs body work and floor pans,frame solid,all original,4cyl engine,too many projects,not enough time.come look,make an offer”
Buz spotted this one. It is a no-reserve auction on a beautiful, stock CJ-5. You’ll want to look at the pics of this one. Compare the picture of it to the brochure below in the next post, too.
“Selling for my computer inept friend. This 1960 Willys Jeep CJ5 is in Beautiful Original Condition, probably the nicest original CJ5 in existence. Totally Original Paint, Upholstery, Engine, Miles, Everything is ORIGINAL. 21055 miles. Clear Title. Original Spare Tire is not shown in the pictures but is included in the sale. The tires are believed to be the originals and are in good shape with normal wear and no weather checking. The Jeep has been stored in a carefully climate controlled building and has seen just enough use in the last many years to keep everything functional and working well. The Jeep starts easily, runs perfectly, goes down the road as it should, and it needs nothing. The Hardtop appears to have never been removed since new. All fluids are fresh and the battery is new. Look closely at the pictures, they tell the story about this vehicle better than words, more detailed pictures are available if you request them via email. The Jeep shows very minimal use and wear with no damage or repairs. All sheet metal is in oustanding condition and the only corrosion is very minimal, located near the tailights on both sides, the pictures show this clearly. Floor pans, fenders, quarter panels hood, undercarriage, were undercoated early in this CJ’s life and have been remarkably preserved. There are no hidden problems, repairs, or any funny business … This jeep is the real thing, a near museum quality original, unmolested survivor.”
View all the pics and info on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a rare letter that advertises woodie kits from Station Wagons, Inc, for CJ-2A and MB/GPW models. This 2 page letter shows both a full and a half cab. Below the two page letter is an example of an ad that appeared in Popular Mechanics.
