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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 .
Mark posted this over at sellajeep.com. The illustration was done by Shawn Ruland, an artist that does some work for SellAJeep.
Paul found this special government-ordered CJ-6 with a little extra traction.
According to the website usual locomotion, “Sno-Ball Jeep CJ6 Snowcat, 1956. Contract between Jeep and Sno Ball Corp. created this vehicle to transport crews over deep snow. They were provided to the US Forest Service and the FAA. 20 were built in 1956 and only one is remaining. Tracks are rubber belted and the grousers are in steel. This Sno-Ball Jeep stayed in Colorado and was sold in 2004. The Snowcat used a Jeep engine, transmission and cab in 1956. Original wheels and axles could be mounted back but there was an extra frame lift.”
You can see all kinds of photos of an original Snowcat that appeared on eBay in 2004:
http://boyink.com/cj6/sno-ball-jeep-cj6-snowcat/
Leo found this video that compares a jeep to a Gator.
Here’s a 1942 Photo of a Captain’s Wedding: A Bride & Groom hitch a ride behind a jeep.
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: This photo was on eBay.
Here’s an interesting photo. Must have been a pedal jeep race of some type.
“vintage NEGATIVE photo BEACH GIRLS IN PEDAL CARS JEEP CAR 1950s
Condition: VERY GOOD (Please Note: condition is as shown above.)
Size: approx. 2½ x 2½ inch (35mm)(1 inch = 2.54 cm)
100% original | no copie or Reproduction!”
It’s our annual ‘Kiss a Veteran Day’ here at eWillys. Normally, I kiss my veteran at least once a day (and twice on Sundays), but there is no kissing today as we are apart for a few days while I begin work on Biscuit here in Seattle. So, in honor of my veteran, here’s a kiss we shared in Times Square back in 2011. Not bad for a self portrait!
For those of you who’ve read my book “Finding Virginia” you know that we weren’t sure a couple years ago whether dad would make it to his 80th birthday or not. Well, I’m happy to report that last night he officially turned 80. We celebrated with family and some thai food. He says his next goal is to reach the age of 90. Knowing him, he just might make it.
Pete from the Old Willys Forum forwarded these two videos he’s just posted from last summer’s 2013 Moab Willys Rally. The first video shows what it looks like when driving through Arches National Park. The second has some jeeping footage.
Here’s a good looking FC-170 Glenn found.
Glenn writes, “Was out roaming in NH yesterday looking at a DJ3A. Happened by Ryan’s Garage in Center Ossipee, NH and spotted this freshly done FC170, a real sharp job. Around the parking lot was several other Willys pickups along with another FC donor. Sorry I didn’t get a front shot, but what you don’t see just to the left of the pix is a vey large, loud, chained dog. Nobody came out to tell us differently, so we stayed right in the car. Maybe some of the locals can tell us more. This is SNOW country and these FC models didn’t last long up here.”
Buz forwarded this article from “Just a Car Guy” about this rare Willys interlagos Berlinetta. I have to say I’m diggin’ this car.
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/11/07/cars-of-futures-past-willys-mb/?refer=news
A couple folks forwarded this article from Hemmings about the Willys MB that was published a couple days ago.
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/11/07/cars-of-futures-past-willys-mb/?refer=news
The August 03, 1942, issue of Life Magazine has an article about Transport Planes. The article includes photos of some GPWs. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want to be wedged in there next to the jeep during a bumpy flight!
You can see the entire article at Google Books
There is a copy of this issue on eBay as well.
I’ve never seen a puzzle key chain like this in the form of a jeep.
View all the information on ebay
Here’s a neat postcard of a flying army jeep by illustrator Reg Manning from 1943.
“This listing is for a vintage humorous military post card, by artist Reg Manning, Travelcard No. 27 . The card is unused, a linen card stating it is a genuine Curteich-Chicago Postcard, distributed by Lollessard Specialty Co. of Tuczon Arizona.”
View all the information on ebay
Paul found this unique snow cat made from Kaiser parts. It appears to me to be a CJ-5 body with hardtop combined with a custom FC-looking cowl (with some buck teeth as a grille). There were only two KT-4G models made.
According to the Kristi Snowcat website, “This new vehicle, named the KT-4G, was designed with the aim to reduce costs by maximizing use of standard automotive parts. Kaiser Jeep supplied the CJ-series universal frame and body, while power was delivered by a Chevrolet 6-cylinder engine mated to a Clark four-speed transmission and steering differential. The new Chevrolet engine was water-cooled, allowing for a car-like heating system.”
UPDATE: Roberto notes that this painting is for sale: 220 Euros. Email him
at robflores@robertoflores.com for more info.
Roberto Flores posted his lasted MB illustration to Facebook. Kids and jeep seem a natural combination.
Merlin posted a follow up article at Hanson Mechanical about the 2013 Mason Dixon Show. You can read part I here.
Hugo in Uruguay spotted this video. Like peanut butter and jelly, ying and yang, Fred and Ginger, Sausages and toy jeeps are a natural fit, right? Well, if you didn’t believe it before, check out this ad that celebrates 100 years of Ottonello sausages. The toy jeep appears at the 15 second mark. After viewing the video, Hugo suddenly remembered that he’d owned a red toy jeep when he was a kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYsjhPrO1Cg
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Here’s an odd go kart.
“i have a small jeep about 4 ft wide and 6 ft long for sale has a honda motor runs good 500.00”
Extreme Terrain is sponsoring a unique contest. One lucky winner (editors note — hoping it is me) will win 3 all expenses paid jeep trips to 3 different locations:
Moab, UT // Rubicon Trail, CA // Ouray, CO
You and one friend will be flown to each location for a weekend long off-roading adventure that includes hotel and travel. Don’t miss your chance to explore some of the most well-known Jeep locations on the map! The drawing will be held in January. The contest ends January 21, 2014.
http://www.extremeterrain.com/extreme-jeep-adventure-contest.html
Good luck everyone!
I don’t spend much time on Pinterest, but Marc shared a couple links to Pinterest sites with a variety of photos. Most we’ve seen, but there are a few interesting ones there, too.
http://www.pinterest.com/jeeppolska/historia/
http://www.pinterest.com/fishpics66/flat-fender-willys-jeeps-and-descendants/
Roberto posted this interesting photo on Facebook that he found on ImageShack. Someone suggested this was a test photo from Aberdeen, but I haven’t seen any verification for it. The image looks like it might be from a video. Anyone recognize it?
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/150/jeepcomaros750x20aberdemx0.jpg/
