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UPDATE: This was originally posted May 17, 2014.
Scott spotted a story about Louis Mattar and his amazing Cadillac Fleetwood, which he and friends drove non-stop from the west coast to the west coast and back. Later, he drove it from Alaska to Mexico City, again non-stop. The article is worth a read!
Here’s the article from Haggerty: https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/more-than-70-years-ago-louie-mattar-drove-6320-miles-non-stop-in-his-fantastic-perpetual-motion-machine/
And, I found this video:
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And this earlier video from 1954, which shows them changing the front tire:
Finally, here’s a more modern CBS report about the car’s new home at a San Diego museum:
Matt’s selling this stock CJ-5. He wanted to give eWillys’ readers a first shot at it (thanks Matt!). This is sold with a bill of sale only, though it does have a serial number.
“Up for sale is my 1964 CJ5. This is a very original CJ5 that still wears its original president red paint. Odometer reads 2,900 miles. This Jeep came from the family of its original owner who used it as a runabout on his farm. It does not currently run but everything is there and it should run with a bit of work. I did open up the transmission to make sure everything was okay and it was like new inside. I believe it was parked in the 80s. Unfortunately it was parked in a damp part of the barn so the tub has a decent amount of rust. Front floors are completely rotted out including the toolbox floor. Rear floor and wheel wells have a few bad spots but are usable.
The rest of the jeep is in pretty good shape and the front fenders, hood, grille and windshield are very nice. Tailgate is nice too and still has the original 4 wheel drive stencil on it. Frame looks to be solid with just a little rot in the rear crossmember/bumper. 60/40 bench seat with original fabric. Tailgate chain covers are still intact. Really a time capsule of a CJ5. Nothing has been cut up or modified. This Jeep is perfect for someone who loves patina/original paint survivors and is willing to go through it mechanically, put some new front floors in it and enjoy it just the way it is. That was my plan but I just don’t have the time. Asking $4500. Sold with a bill of sale only. It does have a serial number. Located in Connecticut. Thank you”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/730070245193705
“Hi I’m selling my 1942 Willy’s jeep. -Runs, drives, stops. -clean title, current registration through end of year. – original flathead 4cyl. motor – original 3 speed manual transmission – all lights work – new seats – was converted from 6v to 12v at some point – I have a full soft enclosure for it that’s in rough shape, can go with it if desired – Grill has been swapped out for a cj3 grill I believe – home-made bumpers, has a little bit of body work done in the back so rear lights are integrated into bumper. – aftermarket relocated fuel tank. Awesome rig! Could be made great with a little more love. Right now it’s a super cool running and driving project.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.
(11/02/2023) A pretty solid, stock jeep with a Koenig hardtop with some early Free-Lock hubs.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/grd/d/colorado-springs-1950-willys-cj3a-jeep/7681617551.html
“Electric Company Service Willys Jeep …This vehicle sold on Bill of Sale…No Title…But is in superb condition.
This is a 1950 Jeep CJ3A with a Koenig Iron Works hard top that has rear sliding windows and roll up on the doors all in proper working order, this Jeep is equipped with a 100% bolt on hydrologic snow plow with a 6’ blade that works as it should. Wind shield is not broken and all glass good with the exception of a crack in rear right glass. This vehicle is NOT rusty and very strait and original . Will provide pictures with the spots of rust it does have. This vehicle was meticulously serviced and well cared for!
Jeep comes with: Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This has potential. The stock hardtop and Koenig (?) bed extension look in good shape. The 0-8 King Seeley speedometer still has its needle, too.
“Family has decided to sale Grandpa’s Jeep CJ5.Was running when parked in the shed. I put a wrench on the crank and it rolls over easy. $3000 or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
This could be worth a closer look.
“1961 Willys Jeep Truck
All original except 235 chevy 6 cylinder
Tires great shape
Starts and Runs
Needs Break Work …possible master cyc needs replaced
Id like to say No rust but i’m sure you will find something ..lets say very minimal
Body pretty darn straight not perfect
Lights work
Not sure on heater
Its a great buy at 6500 FIRM on price
No Scams or BS
Serious Inquiries Only”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $9500.
This has an f-head. The Porter & Reed hardtop looks in very good shape.
“!947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. 12 volt, Solid 4 Cylinder Hurricane engine, heavy duty front PTO winch, and tow bar. Selectro lockout front hubs. Runs and drives good, everything works, no rust. Great winter restoration project. Get it before we put it away for the season.
$9,500.00 if you would like to pay more, I would be more than glad to accept.”
Blaine shared this solid Renegade with a few updates.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1971-jeep-cj5-renegade-ii/7685456219.html
“Just a clean old Jeep with a ton of new parts. Here are a few of the bigger ones.
Rebuilt T14 transmission and transfer case
Front disc brake upgrade
4 new 31×10.50 tires
New fuel tank and fuel lines
New wiring harness
New master cylinder and rear brakes
New wiper motor and windshield
And the list goes on!!”
This appears to have a replacement body.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/diamond-1953-willys-jeep-cj-3a/7691773935.html
“This is a very nice Willys jeep. It comes with a Sno-way snow plow. It starts and drives great.”
