UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

I don’t know about ‘gem’, but it remains hidden (under a tarp).

“I have found a hidden gem! I am selling my 1948 Willys Jeep that has a small block Chevrolet upgrade around 1960’s ish,,, (exact year unknown for engine swap) has a soft top, a full matched set of Aluminum Slots from the 60s that are all good. with a clean title. Due to disabilities and a divorce unfortunately I have to pass this one on. I’m looking for the right person that will restore her to enjoy and preserve. I looked for this Jeep for a long time and offer it with no joy. My asking price $5,000 OBO I will be available to take time to hear and consider all reasonable offers and I will consider trades etc… , I ask only for reasonable and serious offers! Keep in mind I looked a long time before I found this Jeep and I haven’t seen any like it since I found it a decade ago! Selling to private party only. No advertisers, sales persons, or dealers will be entertained. If you feel you are the right person to take over where I can not continue to provide hope for this Hidden Gem to be allowed shine again for decades to come.”

Could have some parts value. Looks to have been well beaten before it was stored.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6575439673.html

“1947 Willys
Needs work
Stored in barn for over 40 years”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/24/2018) Could use more pics.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/1948-cj-2a-jeep/6565327443.html

“Original running CJ-2A
New points
New coil
Solid body
Foldable windshield
Original working t-90 transmission
Stamped tailgate
2wd / 4wd work
Hi / lo work”

Worth a look. Body is not attached.

“1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A for parts – no title. Mostly complete with usable body, newer gas tank, original engine and drive train. Tires take air and moves easy for trailer load. Lots of usable parts. Body has been removed and set back on frame for easy removal.”

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep-cj-2a/6574435681.html

UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.

(11/06/2017) Not sure how much value is here.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/cj2a-willys-jeep/6574303852.html

“Cj2a willys jeep. 3a windshield frame. F-head motor. Does not run. Was probably my best sheet metal until the neighbors shed blew over and smash the back of it down some. No vin plates on frame or body.”

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $3000.

It’s a project.

“I’m selling my 47 Willys project. I have no time to work on it. It’s complete. I figured this is a good time to list it because it’s been off the frame stripped and sealed. It ran fine when I stripped it, but it’s not currently running. I have all new wiring ready to go for it. I bought it from the original owner. The tub floorboards are the roughest. Everything else is solid.”