UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was  for trade

(03/09/2010) The seller wants to trade this for a CJ-5 or CJ-7.

“1951 WILLYS CJ3A ORIGINAL CONDITION. 132 FLAT FOUR 3 SPEED. THE JEEP IS A BEAST , IT IS 99% ORIGINAL AND IN FAIR CONDITION. LIKE ALL OLD WILLYS , IT HAS HAD A FEW RUST REPAIRS OVER THE YEARS, BUT THE BODY IS ALL THERE AND SOLID. THE FRAME IS GREAT NO ROT ONLY SURFACE RUST. THE JEEP TURNS OVER FINE, BUT NEEDS A FUEL PUMP TO RUN. IT WILL RUN OFF A FUEL BOTTLE TO THE CARB. YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL BOLTS, THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW HOW LONG THIS JEEP SAT BEFORE I PURCHASED IT.  TON OF NEW PARTS, PLUGS , WIRES , CAP , POINTS, …………..”

It looks like there’s been a patch along the driver’s side.  Otherwise, this appears pretty stock.  It’s not running.

“This antique classic Willys CJ3A Jeep’s frame and body are in good shape with little rust, has original motor and would be a great project. The heads have been machined for unleaded fuel. It has a clean Texas title. This Willys has been parked & garaged for several years and currently not running so will need to be trailered. Sorry, cash upon pick up only and without warranty.”

There are more pics here

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1638023058.html

This Jeep has some personality. It’s a bit beat up, but I like it.

“This is and old Jeep that has been in the family for about 30 years and has just been used on private property to stay out of the weather when hunting which is great and push snow. The engine is the 4cyl. Hurricane with 3 speed manual trans. It starts and runs but has been sitting for some time and will need a tune up and the pinion seals show some leaking. The electrical system is the original 6 volt but starter has been rewound for 12 volt. Generator does not work but alternator does. Snow plow is homemade but does the job. The odometer shows 63827 but stopped working long ago. A water line can be seen but that was years ago and is dry at this time. With this said it would be necessary to trailer home and do some TLC before being roadworthy. I have a clear Missouri title in my name that will be reassigned over to you with a bill of sale. You can email me at floods@earthlink.net Thank you Duane.”

View all the pics on eBay

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is nothing fancy, but appears solid.

“1951 willys cj3a, rebuilt motor in 04′, body sprayed with bed liner, inside, outside and underneath, frame sand blasted and painted, 9k winch mounted on front, works great, needs brake shoes, which i have, and carb kit, which i have, although it still runs fine, and a bunch of extra parts, which will go with the willys, doesn’t use oil, 4 wheel drive works great, used it at my cabin in the Adirondack mnts, sold cabin, no need for willys, ”

Note the unusual rear PTO winch.

“Here we have original Willys Jeep 1951 CJ3A . This little farm jeep runs excellent, the previous owner rebuilt the engine. It drives, and even stops with a great brake pedal. It is also has a PTO driven winch and the half cab with doors. The frame is nice and solid. The body will need some TLC . The floor is ok but the floor under the tool box is gone. Repair panels are readily available through Kaiser Willys Auto Supply. Perfect restoration candidate with optional equip.  This is too nice to part out , but if it doesn’t sell I will part it out. You don’t find them often!”

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It looks pretty stock and unmolested. I can’t tell if there is rust around the step or not.

“1949 Wills Jeep. Running ready to go. It has a 2.5 Chevy engine in it with a four barrel carb and header. The cool thing is it could have a small block chevy bolted right in. Needs to have the brakes bled then it could be driven home. I do have some 35 inch tires for it, but they would be extra. The hard top does have doors they just are not on it .”

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1630861907.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Strip off the top and repaint this and it might look pretty good.

“has stowmaster 5000 tow bar and 5000 pound ramsey winch wired front and rear. asking 2500 obo or possible trade for 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive FORD. call jeff and leave message”

UPDATE:Price dropped to $3500

This includes extra parts (mb body/fenders/hoods, extra engine, tranny). It’s a great looking old cj.

“I have had this jeep since 1976. It has always been stored inside. It is complete with the original drivetrain. It runs and drives great. It has new brakes. It has a front mounted winch with inside controls. It has the original type L-134 engine. This jeep is all stock. It comes with an extra complete MB body with the tailgate, hood and fenders minus the windshield. I will also throw in an extra standard L-134 engine that has never been bored and an extra transmission. I replaced the generator with a high output alternator. I still have the generator. Come check out this classic Jeep. Only call if you are a serious buyer. I am asking $3500 FIRM for everyrthing. Call Ray at (360) 866-7787.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1626018191.html

It appears lots of foundation work has been done on this.  I’m assuming that the pic on the upper right has been thrown away.

“1949 Willy’s JEEP CJ-3A restoration project car for sale. Found in farmers field in New Mexico where retoration started, then moved to FL. Body was a throw away, but have the grill and all instruments. Frame has been repaired and repainted. Axles, gearbox, transmission, brakes, and steering rebuilt. Has new military replica tires. Engine complete, but needs to be rebuilt.”

http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/1623494330.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.

It’s likely a project, but it appears all there.

“Bought to restore but don’t have time. 1949 CJ3A with full hardtop. Original except the gas tank and front seat has been changed. Do not know condition of engine, have not tried to start yet. All running gear and engine are complete. Original lock out hubs. No title, bill of sale only. Possible trade for tractor, guns or ??????”