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Parked in 1980, but seems to have potential.
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/cto/d/bozeman-1949-fresh-barn-find-willy/7518602891.html
“Straight body. No rust. Parked in barn in 1980. All original. Original drive train easy restoration.”
UPDATE: I finally found an original of this brochure by Laurel Worman, Inc. I was surprised to see it printed as late as October of 1953. It is an 8.5 x 11 inch brochure that folds out to 17 x 11 inches.
Its primary purpose was likely to promote the new Worman hardtop for the CJ-3B. I’m not sure how many of that style of tops sold, but I sure haven’t seen many. Instead, I’ve always wondered if the design was sold or made for Sears, which promoted a similar “Deluxe top”. Interestingly, this was more than just a top. The brochure highlights that the top was the result of Worman’s 5-year attempt to turn the CJ-3A into a station wagon type vehicle. Given Worman faded quickly after this brochure was made, it seems the company’s goal wasn’t met.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/07/2022) Custom or modified hardtop?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/656621732209372
“The St Patrick’s day parade is this weekend and this little soldier is ready for green craftys. Let’s go join the parade show our patriotism, get housed at Lodos and fight some Californians! What better way to ensure our American pride than tootin down 16th street mall half in the bag throwin green beads at children and possibly doin a lil plowin while we’re at it? This war machine ain’t perfect so don’t start belly aching to me, take it up with Uncle Sam who originally commissioned it. It fires up on revelry command and never leaves a man behind. Come join me plowing tomorrow morning and I’ll share some general Patton Java with you and let you shovel my walks at 5 a.m.. afterward we can put it on the auto lift, you can tell me how great it looks underneath and about how you lost your virginity under one just like it.”
Seller says, “Make offer”. Lots of rust, but it is supposed to run and drive. It has a Kelly hardtop.
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/york-1963-willys-jeep-with-good-title/7509320041.html
“Runs and drives frame is good.Needs brakes and body work,possibly new tub. Kelly all steel top and doors.Drivers seat is only seating inside,gauges are there.Make an offer!”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/snw/d/dryden-willys/7496987616.html
“THESE ARE GETTING HARD TO FIND
CJ2A 53/ 54&60+/- NOT SURE THE FRAMES ARE SOLID THERE WILLY’S THEY NEED EXTENSIVE REPAIR BOTH ORIGINAL ENGINE ONE IS CONVERTED TO 12V PLUS IT HAS A COMPLETE ROLL BAR CAGE AND ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP I CLIMBED HILLS WITH IT.
LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED.”
It works, but has lots of rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/291533479766398
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ 4wd – 4cyl – 134cid – 1/4 ton Functional Snow Plow Running and Driving condition with a clean NYS transferable registration This Jeep is very rusty, the fenders and the rear floor are in poor condition, but the frame is solid This Jeep is perfect for plowing your driveway or a nice restoration project”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(07/09/2022) There may be some parts value here.
“Old military jeep 50 to 52 m38 Korean war jeep willys what u see is what u get no title all of drive trans is there no filter excepting offeres and trades”
The hardtop on this early CJ-5 was interesting, particularly the doors. I’m sure it’s a 1970s or later top.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/tahoma-1955-willys-cj5/7509733765.html
“‘55 CJ5 with original motor, 3 speed, near new tires and shocks. Top and doors come off. Currently not running and needs a new battery, which I’m taking care of. Comes with original metal gear directions. Perfect for someone with the time to tinker. Odometer doesn’t work and didn’t when I bought it a few years ago.”
Steve shared this Meyer branded hardtop. It may be an ex-forest service hardtop.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/bethlehem-meyers-cj-hardtop-doors/7500798724.html
“Meyers metal hardtop for CJ jeeps. Includes doors and hardware. ( Mounting hinges and door handles. Very good shape.”
UPDATE: Roger Martin bought this rare color Sturdee brochure and shared some pics with us. This is a cool item!
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Originally published March 26, 2018: This is the only information I could find on this rare hardtop.
This early CJ-5 includes a plow. It may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/590718782393850
“Vintage jeep with plow, don’t know the year, milage or model number, last ran five years ago. Sold as is you pick it up.”
