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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.
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 .
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
“Original 1945 Vintage Ad Ethyl Corporation Gasoline Curtiss Commando Plane,Jeep,Navy Boat.
In very good condition, measuring approximately 8″ x 10.5″ and is ready for framing.
Comes in a protective plastic covering with a backing board to protect from bending.”
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I just purchased this 1947 brochure from eBay. It’s got a few good photos I hadn’t seen.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay at $390
Former dealership sign 55″ WIDE x 24″ TALL x 3″ DEEP.
Due to the weight & oversized packaging, this item can be packed & shipped FedEx or UPS, which means, we can make arrangments to pack & ship for you, and we will charge you whatever the costs are for packing & shipping to your location. We are using a third party shipper and just passing on the costs to you. and Sorry, we can not ship to a P.O. Box. However, this item is available for local pick-up in NY.
THIS WEEK ONLY, SPECIAL LOW STARTING BID, Bid Now!! First bid could WIN!!! Don’t miss out!!!
You will be bidding on a VERY HARD TO FIND VINTAGE ( We bet you don’t see these everyday. Here’s your chance at a rare piece of history. And it does look beautiful.):
IN GREAT AS PICTURED (Always see photographs for the best condition description, it’s that nice. Good luck.), UN-BENT, UN-RUSTED, UN-FADED, AND UN-ABUSED CONDITION, CLASSIC JEEP LOGO, AUTHENTIC DEALERSHIP ADVERTISING DISPLAY SIGN, HUGE EXTRA LARGE SIZE Approx. 55″ WIDE x 24″ TALL x 3″ DEEP, 3D HARD HEAVY PLASTIC AND MIRROR CHROME PLASTIC, ADVERTISING DISPLAY SIGN. EXTRA EXTRA HEAVY DUTY QUALITY. THE COLORS ON THIS ARE AMAZING!”
Comedian Victor Borge didn’t find anything funny about his purchase of a Jeep fire engine. He has a poultry farm to protect! This article was published in the April 1956 issue of Willys News.
David shared scans of this vintage calendar.
Yeah, it’s a little rough. However, not many of these around.
“I am listing estate found antiques this weekend so check out my other listings. This listing is for an original 1940s era Dr. Pepper sign. Sign measures 25″ tall X 13-1/4″ wide. Sign has staining, wrinkles, tears, bends etc. It has a corner detached on lower left side. This is fresh from a closet and shows normal wear and patina for an item of this vintage. Pics give an accurate portrayal of condition. See Pics. I TOOK LOTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS, BE SURE TO SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE END OF THE AUCTION TO SEE THEM ALL!!!!”
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown**
Lots of information on CJs and FJs in this catalog.
“This is a extremely rare American Motors Jeep dealership parts book BINDER.
It is what sat at the corner of AMC dealerships parts counters. This one is
exceptional. You will NOT see another for sale. roughly 12 pounds & over
2000 pages. Covers mostly 1962 thru 1973 Jeep. No AMX, Matador, Javelin,
JUST JEEPS. Issue date 1972. Take a look at many of the factory
illustrations. All Group Numbers. All Part Numbers. All Series! Alphabetical
index. From Group 1 Engines to Group 31 Pick Up boxes & Stake body it is all
here. I do not specialize in Jeep Series (AMX & Javelin 1968-74 for 30
years) this was part of a AMC Dealership buyout. I had other later model
ones, those sold for $250-$400 a book and it is my understanding they will
be put on CD/DVD. I would expect buyer to put this book on CD/DVD (Adobe
format) also and it will pay for itself 100X over such as my 1967-72 AMC
CD/DVD item 251345562373 has, as have sold over 500 of them. You WILL be the
ONLY person with this rare book & uber rare factory binder to boot. I have
had only a handful of AMC dealership binders in stock from dealer buyouts
in 30 years in business, but NEVER had a Jeep 1962 thru 1973 type like this.
It will be sent to high bidder with mandatory signature confirmation in US.
Good luck!”
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Here’s a DJ-3A Dispatcher Ad from January 6,1956, published in the Herald Statesmen in Yonkers, NY. If you lived in Elmira, New York, you’d have seen the same ad, but with a price that was over $200 more ($1583)! Carmel, New York, had the best price at $1249.
This ad was published six years later in a 1962 issue of the Herald Statesman.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
” Willys-Overland sales booklet. For panel delivery truck. About 1950. Still sealed with original sticker. Eight panels.”
I don’t remember ever publishing these two ads.
“Original 1946 Willys Jeep For Business or Farm, the 4 in 1 ‘Jeep’ Does More Jobs…Tougher Jobs versatile 4-wheel drive ad. 2 pages. Please use the enlarge and zoom features to get a good look at the details.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Last year one of these was sold in segments. I bought one of those segments and I’ve seen some of the others. It’s a rare, pretty interesting book.
“This Product Merchandising Manual was made by Willys Motors Inc and Willys-Overland Export Corporation. This Has a Dated Price List 1955. The Original Binder is in OK Condition ,I Will Never Say Perfect.
I Noticed a Few Sections Missing ,,IE Wrecker , PTO Equipment , Sprayers ,Maybe Those Sections Went To Different Dealers.”
Here’s another Wheaties ad on eBay. Has a little bit of a Ford GP look to it.
“This old comic book ad (which ran in publications as a promotion, and measures approximately 6×9 inches) has a little wear, but is still in pretty good shape! Not a photocopy or more recent reproduction.”
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At $15.95, this is a good price on the early mailer.
“Here is an Original 1945 1946 Jeep CJ-2A Mailer Type Brochure. Size is 10.75″ x 14″ folded and opens to a nice large 21.5″ x 14″ to show the views in the listing. Condition is N.O.S. (new old stock). This may have been the first sales literature for the new postwar Jeep. Printed on Newsprint they show some aging as the pictures show.”
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**SOLD** Seller accepted my eBay offer. I’ll scan and share these.
This lot of four rare Willys News newspapers is an unusual find.
“Vintage 1950’s Jeep Willy’s News 1955 &
1956 Dealers Newspaper Original 4 Total
Thanks for viewing my items.
Nice Collection Of
1950’s Jeep Dealer Selling Promo’s”
UPDATE: There were four dealer-sized posters for sale on eBay
1. THE POSTER IS APPROX. 391/2 X 30 INCHES.
2. THE POSTER IS APPROX 44X33 INCHES IN SIZE.
3. THE PRINT IS VERY LARGE AT 44-1/2 X 29-1/2 INCHES IN SIZE.
4. THE PRINT IS VERY LARGE AT 44-1/2 X 29-1/2 INCHES IN SIZE.
This looks promising.
” NICE BINDER OF WILLYS JEEP PICK UP AND STATION WAGON MANUAL IN GOOD USED CONDITION. I BELIEVE THESE ARE FACTORY MANUALS FROM THE 60’S.”
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Anyone seen another of these signs? Bart is a sign collector from the Netherlands who just acquired this one. Given the DIENST SERVICE phrase, I’m assuming this was only available in Europe, or maybe just the Netherlands?
A reader has purchased one of these very rare Grade A Equipment mower attachments.
How about this poster!
“13 x 18 inch original poster from the US Army Safety Program, printed in 1948. Folded in half as issued. VG condition. Shows a graphic jeep wreck.”
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This 1974 poster is one I haven’t seen available very often.
“For your consideration is an original rare vintage American Motors Jeep Parts Division Model Chart. The heavy stock paper chart shows pictures and identification features of all Jeep models from 1941 through 1974. The charts were designed to hang in a Jeep dealerships parts department for reference. It measures approx. 45″ wide, and 35″ tall. The chart is rolled and free of any rips, tears, stains, or pin/tack holes. The exposed edge has normal wear from age, handling and storage, but nothing that detracts from its appearance or functionality.”
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It sure didn’t take people long to realize they needed some more secure nuts on their jeeps! It didn’t take me long 🙂
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This early Canfield PTO Wrecker brochure shows Canfield as the manufacturer behind the Little giant PTO wrecker.
