emailNeed to contact me and don't have my email? Click on email button.
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 .
<– Post Trip Items: Interview with Hugo Vidal | Post Trip Items: German Documentary w/ Alaska Or Rust Folks –>
The Fall 2017 issue of Dispatcher Magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday. Kevin and Bill put together a great article on the Alaska Trip.
<– Post Trip Items: Interview with Hugo Vidal | Post Trip Items: German Documentary w/ Alaska Or Rust Folks –>
This photo was taken at an auto museum (Harrah’s?) in 1991. I haven’t seen this jeep at any of the California museums I’ve visited. Anyone know what happened to it?
“1991 Press Photo Restored 1948 Jeep firetruck displayed at museum in Reno. This is an original press photo. The 1948 Jeep firetruck is now restored and on display at a museum in Reno, Nevada. Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 10-14-1991.”
View all the information on eBay
Kaiser Willys let me know they are having a Thanksgiving Sale. So, if you are planning to buy some parts from them, this is the time. The sale ends November 28th. Use the code GOBBLE10 at checkout.
Pete forwarded Traci Clark’s article, which includes videos, on the Annual Willys Moab Rally, which enters its ninth year in 2018 (May 18-20). I’ve been wanted to attend for some time, but conflicts have prevented it. And, I’ll miss it again this year as I’ll be at the Midwest Willys Reunion in May.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1711-the-8th-annual-willys-rally-hits-moab/
PHOTO CREDIT: Traci Clark and Four Wheeler Network
I wonder who the woman is?
“1945 Press Photo Military personnel in a jeep in front of railroad cars. This is an original press photo. Railroads – Misc. Cars Photo measures 8 x 6 inches. Photo is dated 03-03-1945.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Both of these were on eBay several years ago, the sign in 2017 and the patch in 2015. According to Bruce (see comments) the club still exists.
“OLD SOMERSET JEEP CLUB TIN/METAL SIGN
MEASURES 18X10
HAS ORIGINAL RED PAINT
CONDITION MISSING PAINT/HAS A BEND IN IT
COOL OLD JEEP SIGN!!”
Jeep Club patch sold on ebay in 2015:
The January 1963 issue of Playthings Magazine included this neat Tonka ad. I tried to find a full issue of Playthings Magazine on eBay, but there weren’t any 1960s that I could find. I suspect this is probably a rare ad.
View all the information on eBay
This family seems to have been happy to see the GIs.
“1944 Press Photo German Family near Aachen Germany surround American Jeep. This is an original press photo. A large German Family near Aachen gathers around an American Jeep which formed part of the first Column to enter Germany and talk with men of General Bradley’s First Army Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 09-16-1944.”
View all the information on eBay
This seemed appropriate in anticipation of Thanksgiving. It was published in the October 1954 issue of Willys News.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
If I wore ties, I’d snag this.
“1960s Jeep original dealership showroom salesmans promotional gold colored tie bar, size 2 inches, condition is good, any questions please send an e-mail, USA shipping will be $4.00”
Some more random jeep photos courtesy of Charles.
Manilla
france 1944-11th british arm div
Note the cool billboard!
Is this an early Watson Hub? Something else? I don’t recognize it. It is on a 1952 truck for sale in Los Angeles right now.
Nevada’s “The Union” newspaper shared an article on a 1942 Slat Grille owned by Brian Miner.
http://www.theunion.com/entertainment/ron-cherry-veteran-42-willys-mb-jeep/
PHOTO CREDIT: Ron Cherry – The Union
When I purchased this brochure on eBay, I didn’t expect it would unfold to such a large size! Even better, I got it using “make offer” on eBay for only $16. Here is how it unfolds:
And then the inside … this one is worth making some posters.
I expect this was a posed photo, Neat nonetheless. I found a second photo online from a different angle (see bottom pic). I was unable to learn if Catherine was someone famous. Anyone know?
“1944 Press Photo WAC Pvt. Catherine Rogers Rides on Jeep in New Guinea. This is an original press photo. WAC Pvt. Catherine Rogers of Boston, Mass., gets a ride in a Jeep soon after her arrival in New Guinea with a small advance contingent of WACs. Aussie Sgt. Len McTavish is her chauffeur, and two natives, who wanted a lift down the road, come along for the ride. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 06-23-1944.”
View all the information on eBay
On page 5 of the Northern Recon Group’s “Jeep News” (pg 5) there is a second press photo of the group from a different angle.
Mike shared this photo he found on Facebook of the lovely actress Christine Kaufmann on a jeep. She was born in 1945, so I imagine this was from the early to mid 1960s? This also made the rounds on Pinterest, saved by Roberto Flores. Christine would go on to marry Tony Curtis, among others.
UPDATE: Same seller is selling a second version of this press photo on eBay. See the first one sold in 2014 at the bottom.
“1948 Press Photo Lieutenant Colonel William E. Jennings in Jeep through Greece. This is an original press photo. Lieutenant Colonel William E. Jennings, Watervliet, Michigan, drives Jeep through mud caused by unseasonable rains and snows which plagued the Roumeli offensive, first spring drive by the Greek National Army against Guerrillas. Jennings is one of the U.S. observers advising the Greek army in its push on rebel positions in mountains near Lamia which are interfering with U.S. construction gangs. Rebuilding the Athens-Salonika highway and railroad. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-11-1948.”
View all the information on eBay
======================================== Continue reading
Seller seems to be getting more aggressive with the pricing. Interesting photo just the same.
“1944 Press Photo American jeep stops and read the signage in Highway “6”
This is an original press photo. New Zealanders, who probably got their information from a close contest with Nazi Bullets, erected his sign which temporarily halts an American Jeep on famed Highway “6” which leads to Rome. “Achtung” is the German word for “attention” and the warning it headlines is situated a few miles from where the Rapido River crosses the highway south of Cassino. Photo measures 8.25 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 3-18-1944.”
View all the information on eBay
CeePee and the Willys Am Tegernsee group enjoyed a beautiful Fall drive through Bavaria. You can see all the photos here: http://www.willys-am-tegernsee.de/?p=2041
CeePee writes, “With some of the most beautiful kind of Bavarian weather we had a great day of jeeping in fall.
Together with some of the finest jeeping people we had everything to make it such an extraordinary day!
Jörg, the photographer, who made those great pictures on our summer convention – despite all the rain – joined us for the whole trip this time. Thanks to his great skills, I‘m able to share these fantastic impressions with you.
After 1300 kilometers round trip to join us on our tour Gero impressed me, when he said: Every single kilometer was worth it coming! Thank you, Gero!
The trip took us along the Tegernsee, over the Achenpass, then to a stop on the Sylventeinstaumauer, Wallgau, with a sensational view of the Zugspitze Massif. We went took a sensational drive to the Walchensee filled with the most beautiful autumn color, then onward with a journey through the Jachenau. The last few miles were driven to Tölz under the direction of the local guide Martin. The premium parking lots in front of the Jailhouse were already reserved by Peter, where we enjoyed a meal of spare ribs and hamburgers. Thankfully there was no rain, so we had lots of opportunity for jeep talk.
A great day, which put that special smile on everone‘s face! We‘ll keep‘em rolling!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,500.
Nice looking GP!
“The Ford GP offered for sale here is serial number 9419 and was built 24 April 1941 and assigned the US Army hood number W 2018213 at the factory. Ford GP 9419 was purchased from the family of a hunter at Deer River, Minnesota in 1984.
GP 9419 is complete with its original data plates (fairly rare for prototype vehicles) and the data plates match the frame serial number * 9419 * (which is also quite rare for prototype vehicles). This rare 76+ year old vehicle is 95% complete and almost everything has been restored or rebuilt by experts – the front and rear end, transmission and transfer case, engine, headlights and taillights, gauges, carburetor, etc. The sheet metal is all original except for the floor pan in the body, and there are quite a few rare bolts and nuts and some new-old-stock parts. The vehicle has never sat outside since it was purchased in 1984 and has spent the last 20 years in a tight, dry garage at 4500 feet elevation in the high desert climate of the Black Hills in southwestern South Dakota. The GP has a South Dakota title and is located only about 20 miles off the I-90 freeway on a good tar road.”
1941 Ford GP prototype, WW2 jeep for sale, jeep USA hood number W2018213, 1941 jeep with South Dakota title
eWillys’ senior field correspondent Tim Evan’s filed this report.
Tim wrote, “Last week we found cheap airline tickets ($34) from Cincinnati OH to Dallas TX so we decided to spend a few days there. Our agenda was to see a rodeo, and eat BBQ, chicken fried steak, and just plain steak. Of course, as always, I was on the lookout for jeeps.
At the Dr. Pepper museum gift shop in Waco TX, I found this reproduction advertisement, for sale, $30, from the WWII era with thirsty Soldiers in a jeeps being served a Dr Pepper.
A few blocks away at the Magnolia Silos from HGTV, we found this 1953 Willys wagon on display. If you think jeep parts are pricey you should see the home decor stuff in here!
We visited the G.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Southern Methodist University. I asked if President Bush drives a Jeep on his ranch. I already knew the answer (no he drives a pick-up truck). I did see this photo of him with Thomas Lasorda CEO Chrysler from 2007 with a Grand Cherokee Jeep powered by bio diesel fuel.
After returning to Ohio, on November 4th I had the honor of driving WWII veteran Corporal Hoda Young, aged 101 years, in my M-38A1 at the Bowling Green KY Veterans Day Parade. CPL Young served with 3rd Armored Division in Europe. He had a an very memorable day looking over the Jeep and its engine and then riding shotgun in the parade. He was very knowledgeable about Jeeps, telling me that he’d purchased a jeep following WWII. He used it primarily as a farm vehicle.
Happy Veterans Day everyone and thanks to all the veterans for your service!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were on eBay.’
These six ads are $9.95. Not a bad price.
“SIX original 10×13″ magazine ads in very good condition.”
I made it back to Pasco today after a few days with my kids in Salt Lake. Karson, my oldest, has become an avid rock climber, so he invited me to the Front Climbing Club where I showed my age … In fact I think I was the oldest person there!
Having never climbed, I gave it a go. It was not pretty, but I made it a little ways. I had plenty of arm and hand strength, but the holds that required a couple fingers doomed me.
Cool pic.
“1954 Press Photo Pfc Crousehora, Cpl Copeland with jeep mounted 105 mm guns. This is an original press photo. Pfc John D Crousehora at eft and Cpl Buel O Copeland, members of Co D 6th Inf Reg check their position with the jeep mounted 105 mm recoiless rifle as they set up a defensive perimeter during the annual combined training exercises of French, British and US troops held at Grunewald training area in Berlin, Germany Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-01-1954.”
View all the information on eBay
