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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.
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 .
This is a no reserve auction. It’s not perfect, but appears solid.
“We bought this Willys from the US Forrestry Department and painted it Army green. It runs great and is as solid a Jeep as you will find. When it was painted, there was absolutely NO rust repair. We’ve used it in a couple of parades and has sat in the barn now for five years. My wife says I’ve got to clean out the barn and and get rid of items I don’t use. It was fun to own but needs to go to someone who will appreciate it better.
I’m offering this for sale on ebay only and will not sell it outside the auction. We have a shipping company and can arrange shipping in an enclosed trailer for a fee. E-mail me your zip code for a shipping estimate. The spare tire is the original tire and I bought a new spare tire mount but never installed it. I’ll put a new battery in the Jeep when it sells. Good luck and thank you for viewing my auction.”
“1953 Willys Jeep does not run but will with a new battery gas fuel lines and carb cleaning it’s rough but not terrible the frame is in good shape aside from rust rolls easy shifts through all gears and has high low plus 4 wheel drive I also have the registration for it as well as the keys it comes with spare tire and tire rack back seat and grill the plow and plow accessories don’t come with it do don’t ask call 845 594 5332”
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. This Jeep is an absolute blast to drive.
It underwent a comprehensive restoration several years ago and is in excellent condition.
There have been under 800 miles logged since its restoration.
This is a CJ3A, civilian model, with an original Flat head 4 cylinder, Willys/Jeep engine, 3 speed manual transmission and manual, dual range, 4 wheel drive.
It was restored to original, unmodified condition, with as many original parts as possible.
I have been in the classic car business for 30 years and have never seen one of these done this nicely.
This vehicle runs so well I would bet it could be driven anywhere, as long as you do not need to go over 50 or so mph.”
Runs and drives. May be worth a look. The pics don’t show the body well.
“hi i am posting a 1948 willys jeep with a plow. the jeep runs and drives and has a current inspection sticker on it. i am asking 2000.00 firm for it.”
(02/29/2012) “This outstanding, unique example of early production civilian jeep is the first series of jeep built after WWII. It has been restored as original, painted the listed Normandy Blue. The body was removed, repaired, and repainted underneath. The frame was painted black, as original. The motor, transmission, and transfer case were rebuilt. It has new red seat covers and red wheels with the Normandy blue stripe. It also has a new 6 volt battery, new set of springs, and 5 new 700 x15 military tires. The original Willys heater works. All gauges and lights work. This jeep starts and drives excellent. It is a VERY NICE UNIT! ”
Not restored to 100% original, but sure looks nice.
“This jeep is in excellent condition, it has been rebuilt from the frame up, new body, seats redone, transmission rebuilt, new brakes, new shocks, new gas tank, 4 wheel and all running gears work perfect, new carb. and engine runs great. I have owned this jeep for 30 years, don’t use much anymore, I need the space. Mileage is an estimate, it has a new meeter.”
“This is a super early 1945 cj2A first year of the civilian jeeps. This is serial # 10207 or the 207th civilian jeep ever made. There are only a few known with an earlier number. Vehicle is numbers matching engine, frame and data tags. Was switched to a cain shifter but I have the correct side shifter transmission and column shift steering column. I bought it a few years ago drove it off the transport and have stored it since. I am not able to find the time to restore this as it should be.
The good:
It is solid. Numbers correct and very early. Only the first couple of hundred had no data tag on the firewall and an extra tab on the rear soft top bow storage bracket. The engine was gone through right before I bought it and it does not need to be rebuild it is in good condition. I have turned it over every few months the past couple years but have not started it. It ran perfect when taken off the trailer.
The bad:
The only rust I can see is in the driver side step. It clearly needs to be restored but nearly everything is there and correct. The only things I know it to need are the horn, and solid wheels. I may have the seat. Has no brakes they would need parts.
I do have extra parts that are not included in the price but I can help source anything if you need the help.
Vehicle is sold as is. It is a fair price for a very early project. It is a really nice start since so much is there and correct and the body is solid. Rust and needing rare parts cost a lot of money!
“This is 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep with a WWII Willys MB motor, Serail # MB393830, casting 638632W2A A 3-80. The jeep is running and has a clear Massachusetts title. I bought this jeep because it has a WWII Willys MB motor in it. I have WWII Jeeps and intended to use it as a spare (it runs perfect, no smoke and good oil pressure). My plan was to pull the WWII motor, rebuild one of the motors I had from CJ2A’s, install it and then sell the jeep. Time marches on and I eventually found another motor that I could use as a spare. The CJ2A comes with 2 motors,, Serial # CJ2A33837 (which is a 1946; the previous owner of this motor was doing a valve job and that’s how I got it))and Serial # U48485; both turn freely and are early production (still have the oval pad); extra radiator; spare tire and mount; column shift transmission (see photo of inside, it looks really good and turns smoothly) and transfer case (this was entire drivetrain was married to the CJ2A 33837 motor); early soft top and some bows (never tried it on); extra parts; very original (i.e. right windshield, seats); no bondo, but has had sheet metal replaced (I think the side steps look cool); it has a WO 636 12 patent carb and Oakes air cleaner. I redid the brakes last year and it has a new exhaust. The seats will need to be reupholstered, but I believe that they are original, backs and seats have springs. It has your typical drips but runs and shifts fine… it’s 66 years old. It has 2 of the three original data plates on the dash (like that when I bought it). It has a T-90 transmission, but I’m guessing it origianlly had a column shifter. Currently, it is setup for 12v. It is titled as a 1947 CJ2A, that was how I got it.
A WWII Jeep guy would be interested because of the original good running motor and that they are hard to find. You could pull it, put in a rebuilt CJ2A motor the resell the jeep (you get money back). Or a CJ2A guy pulls the motor, sells it and rebuilds and installs the CJ2A motor (you get money back). I would guess the motor is worth at least $1500 (could be more, lots of WWII jeeps have CJ2A motors in them and guy want an original). Both CJ motors look fine, can’t see any cracks in the block. There are extra parts (motor, drivetrain, etc) to sell if you don’t want them.I don’t have the time or desire to do this now, so that’s my reason for selling it. I need to focus on my WWII jeeps”
Some dents and dings on the passenger side and has some floor rust.
“This is a mechanically beautiful truck hiding inside a well patinated body. I’ve been driving it all over Petaluma this year, enough that it’s become well known and loved. I’d keep it forever, but our first baby will be here next month, and I have five cars that can’t hold a baby seat. D’oh!
Here’s a list of recent work:
– new radiator, thermostat, hoses, belts
– new cap, rotor, points, condenser
– new spark plug wires, plugs, coil, battery, battery cables
– rebuilt carb
– oil change, filter
– new fuel tank, all new lines & hoses, new fuel pump and fuel filter
– new or rebuilt all wheel cylinders and master, new lines and soft hoses
– axle seals (inner and outer, front and rear) replaced and packed wheel bearings, new swivel seals
– greased all chassis lube points
– rebuilt original Dualmatic locking hubs
– new rear main seal, timing cover seal, crankshaft seal, oil pan gasket, rocker cover gasket
– new muffler and rear portion of exhaust
– fresh tune-up including valve adjustment
– new NDT tires and tubes
– new full top bow set and Sunbrella canvas half cab
– 48″ farm jack mounted to front bumper
More good things:
– original chaff guard included (hard to find)
– starts easily, runs very well, shifts, steers, brakes etc. just as it should
– tow bar included for easier transport
– spare engine with all ancillaries comes with it; very handy for reference and emergency spares
– original black CA plates with current registration
Current needs:
– speedometer broke and was taken out to send to rebuilder; can rebuild or buy new one from Walck’s for $75 (maybe less on ebay)
– fuel tank sender needs replacement; registers ok between 1/4 and empty so at least you know when you need gas
– obviously needs body and paint if you want to win a show. Most people (including me) seem to get a bigger kick out of the patina that only 66 years of existence can produce
– rust through on passenger floor and bottom of tool box, pitted driver’s floor; otherwise just surface rust
– new owner may want new front seat canvas ($110 from New Life Canvas, screws in place)
– windshield vent levers are not installed (they are included with the truck)”
