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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: **SOLD** Was $1850. Includes a PTO winch.
“1964 JEEP CJ5 WILLYS 4CYL,STANDARD SHIFT,HIGH AND LOW RANGE.RUNS AND MOVES.NEEDS SOME TLC.LOOKS TO BE HOMEMADE CAB.4 WAY ELEC PLOW WORKS GOOD ALSO HAS WINCH ON FRONT.”
My initial reaction was that this was pretty rough, but it might look more solid in person that in the pics. For example, the rear cargo area looks in good shape.
“Mostly original Jeep. Rebuilt engine and lots of other work done. Ready for off-road fun.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5879671122.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500. It needs work of some kind.
(09/02/2016) “Nice restoration project for you.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5833456645.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
The engine is pulled apart.
“1962 JEEP Willy. Original blue. Truck has been mostly gutted, in pre-restoration condition. Original seats still in. Dash intact. Motor mount and head in, engine rebuilt is not back in, but stored in cargo area for now. Will need new tires. Will need new driver and passenger windows.
Selling AS IS, WHERE IS. For the price, it is a steal for a Willy fan that is looking to restore.
Have clean and clear title.
This is pick up only, but may be able to make delivery arrangements for additional fee. ‘”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
There could be value here.
“BOGO. Selling two m38a1’s. They don’t run or drive. Most likely beyond restoration. These are strickly parts vehicles. Come n get em. Want 2 clear lot before the snow flys.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Not sure how much value is here.
“PLEASE DO NOT TEXT, YOU WILL NOT GET REPLY, MUST CALL DIRECT TO DO BUSINESS. Early 5o’s- 60’s Willy Army Jeep, for parts. ”
UPDATE: Still Available. Make Offer
“This is a one peace fiberglass front end for a Jeep. It is light weight and has no cracks!! Make Offer”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/5863878991.html
Jay spotted this MB parts jeep.
“Based on the research I’ve done I believe it to be a Ford. Was able to locate a body number and that indicates its a Ford. The frame is in good condition and it has the machine gun mount. Body is ruff. No engine or transmission and not really interested in parting it out. Due to previous owners modifications I am unable to locate a vin number.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/5853442819.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s listed as a 1948. Rest assured, the tailgate is 100% (not sure what about it is 100%).
“Antique 1948 Willys Farm Jeep.
Complete Jeep with very little rust out anywhere. Very Straight Body! Tail Gate is 100%. Grill is super nice! Original Gauges and Instruments. This is not a beat up ol’ junker. Original Engine is apart and block is not there. Original Transmission and Transfer Case are there and are good. Jeep has a very neat spare tire carrier and rack. Original Hitch in place on rear.
Just a nice original Jeep for someone’s project!
Additionally, I have this Cute little Jeep Trailer available as a companion to the Jeep! This Trailer is Vintage 1940s and looks really good behind the little Jeep. The Trailer will Tilt and offers great Utility on the Farm for those small projects. Trailer is offered at $500 Dollars.”
Thanks to Keith for the tip about Old Faithful.
According to this page, the Associated Press captured this photo of “Old Faithful” on the island of Bougainville in 1944.
Recently, Jeep shot a commercial highlighting a little known fact that a jeep named “Old Faithful” was awarded an honorable Purple Heart for its service in Guadalcanal and Bougainville during WWII (not to be confused with a jeep that was named “Purple Heart“). The jeep was later put on display at the Marine Corps Museum, but, according to an article in Adweek, it disappeared and its whereabouts remain unknown.
The September/October 1944 Army Ordinance reported on Old Faithful:
Old Faithful was a Willys built jeep that served four Marine generals through the Guadalcanal campaign and the Bougainville invasion. Old Faithful was officially awarded the Purple Heart for “wounds”–two shrapnel holes in its windshield received during the Jap battleship shelling of Guadalcanal on October 13, 1942.
Old Faithful, the first American vehicle ever to be so decorated, was retired from active service by official Marine Corps order on December 22, 1943. Faithful to the last, this jeep’s motor, which has never been overhauled, purrs as smoothly today as it did on the historic day of August 7, 1942, when it first rolled onto Guadalcanal’s famous Lunga Beach. During its duty in the Pacific area,
Old Faithful served as official car for many distinguished leaders, including the late Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, Adms. Chester Nimitz and William F. Halsey, Vice Adms. A.W. Fitch, and J.S. McCain, Marine Corps Commandant Lieut. Gen. Thomas Holcomb, his successor Lieut, Gen A.A. Vandegrift, and many others. In 1944, Old Faithful, after a long journey, arrived in heaven and now reposes in the Marine Corps Museum at the Marine Corps Air Station Quantico, Va.
Also in 1944, the Marine Corps Chevron included this photo and article on “Old Faithful”:
WAR RELIC’ “Old Faithful,” retired after 18 monthsservice in the South Pacific as a command oar, was displayed in San Diego’s War Bond drive. It is being inspected by Majs. Granville Mitchell (left) and Douglas J. Preacher.
Battle-Worn Jeep Back In U. S. On Bond Tour
“Old Faithful,” first Marine jeep to be landed on Guadalcanal and among the first on Bougainville, was exhibited at the Plaza War Bond center in downtown San Diego this week in connection with the Filipino Day program.
The jeep was retired on Bougainville recently after having traveled more than 11,000 miles of jungle terrain as a command car. During its 18 months’ service “Old Faithful” served four Marine generals as well as carrying every ranking Marine officer and visiting official on the two battle-torn islands.
Previously, the jeep had been awarded a “Purple Heart” for holes in its windshield, received when a Jap battleship shelled Guadalcanal. It is on its way toward becoming a museum piece at the Marine Corps Museum, Quantico.
Looks nice.
“Excellent inside and out rebuilt motor 7500 miles ago this Jeep needs nothing just moved here from Colorado and have no need for it”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5870290215.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/07/2016) It’s got a fiberglass body.
“Early 1946 flat fender. Runs stops, lights and gages work. Fiberglass body/ metal mix.
New seals,bearings and most front end rebuilt. Battery and exhaust new. Brakes completely new. 12 volt. Has a full top. Has lock our warn hubs and a tow bar”
http://thumb.craigslist.org/cto/5873520728.html
Can’t tell what value is here.
“1948 Willy’s jeep. Needs total restoration! Only thing missing carburator ..windshield steering wheel.. Tires flat.. This baby needs lots of work but worth it in the end..’
It’s a project or parts.
“All there all original was found i a barn mostly dismantled. Someone start restoring it and didn’t get much further than disassembly.
Its in surprisingly good shape only surface rust.. looking for 1500 OBRO would rather sell to someone whole then part out.”
http://fayar.craigslist.org/bfs/5877254340.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Seller has a variety of canvas pieces.
“Collection of real authentic jeep tops,side curtains, and doors.All canvas items are not reproduction and condition overall is not bad for age.Tops appear to fit MB,GPW,M38 of that era…
-1.Top left $250.00
-4. sets of Side Curtains $100.00set
-1.matching door set $100.00
-1.misc door,2. P/S doors $50.00
Or make offer for everything!!”
Has a PTO. It doesn’t run.
“This is a Kaiser Jeep CJ6.
It has the Dauntless v6 that turns freely but has not been started. (Missing the carb)
T14A transmission
Dana 18 transfer case with optional PTO gearbox with both forward and rear facing outputs.
Trans shifts fine and tcase works. Pto is fully functional
All orginal and not cut up. Has a bent bumper up front and rust in usual places.
This is not a garage queen. It has been sitting outside for a while.”
http://shoals.craigslist.org/cto/5876202495.html
Seller has parts.
“47 cj2a complete with motor block sitting in the back, message for more details-1200
2 frames complete with axles and suspension -300 each
Tub-200
2 sets of fenders-100 each
Rear axle housing -20
3 t90s with dana 18s -100 each
Complete flathead motor-500
Locked up flathead motor-100
Flathead head-75
Toolbox compartment-75
Driveshafts -20 each
Section of a tub, from the door openings forward to the firewall, would be good for replacement parts -40
Everything listed is for Willys jeeps, all located in Hannibal mo”
http://quincy.craigslist.org/pts/5876880502.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $4000.
(10/25/2016) I haven’t seen a jeep with turbine rims for sale in a while.
“Awesome 1946 Willys CJ2A with a Chevy 350 hooked to a manual 3 speed with working 4 wheel drive. long tube headers, new gas tank. No title. Very powerful but not really streetable with the 3 speed. Looking to trade for a street able classic truck or maybe a Harley or a running rat rod”
UPDATE: **SOLD** $10,950.
Seller has a trailer for sale, too.
“This beautiful 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep has been completely restored to a “daily driver” level. These vehicles are becoming very rare as most have either been destroyed or heavily modified. Few are available with the stock engine, power train and body.
1946 was the very first year a civilian “Jeep” was produced – with most parts converted directly from WWII production lines. At 70 years old, it remains a very functional and practical historical vehicle. Gearing is very low in these vehicles – they will go almost anywhere with both high and low range 4 wheel drive. The front hubs are locking/unlocking. This Willys makes an excellent “around town” driver, cruise-in and parade car, as well as a great hunting and exploring vehicle. An overdrive can easily be installed if desired (it does not currently have one). This is NOT a freeway cruising vehicle – it is a 40-45 mph driver!
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $3200.
Could be a good price.
“1952 willys m38 flat fender military jeep
Runs and drives
Arctic Top with doors
Was the fire chiefs jeep from the portland fire department
$3200 Might trade for vw type 3 notchback”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $28,500.
Cool looking Jeepster with mods.
“YOU ARE VIEWING A 1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER CUSTOM STEETROD , VERY COOL MACHINE!!! , IT IS 100 PERCENT RUST FREE !!!! , IT HAS A BUILT 350 V-8 , SMALL BLOCK CHEVY , 700 R4 TRANS , 1965 CHEVELLE ( 10 BOLT REAR ), IT ALSO HAS MUSTANG 2 INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION , RACK AND PINION STEERING , POWER DISK BRAKES , FLOWMASTER DUAL EXHAUST , GM TILT COLUMN , LOCAR SHIFTER, , SMOOTHIE WHEELS , THE LIST GOES ON AND ON !! NO EXPENSE SPARED ON THIS BUILD !!! VERY FRESH , VERY CLEAN , VERY LOW MILES !!! LESS THAN 4000 MILES SINCE COMPLETION !!! VERY NICE CAR SHOWS WELL !!! MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE !!!! 28,500 DOLLARS OR MIGHT TRADE FOR ANOTHER STREETROD OR MUSCLE CAR OF INTEREST !!!! MIGHT TRADE UP OR DOWN , DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU HAVE !!!! THANKS FOR VIEWING MY LISTING !!!! , ROD”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Mike forwarded this ad. It is a ’60 with a 63 title.
“Running and driving starts right up, 1960 CJ5, all new exhaust, brakes, carburetor, Titan t-hawk 373 Military tires, spark plugs, oil change, 12volt conversion using new 12SI alternator and newer Battery. Title and vin clean from a 63.”
Just the one pic.
“1955 Willys Jeep CJ to $2500 or trade for four-wheel-drive four wheeler or a nice golf cart”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Craig spotted this oddity. It runs and lifts.
“Homemade forklift made from a mid fifties Willy’s Utility Wagon. Has a running Willy’s flat head 6 cylinder, working 4WD, and a light duty forklift powered by an electric winch. Has no functioning brakes, but have new brake parts – included. Winch can lift around 400 lbs but could lift more with a stronger winch.”
