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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $90,000. This original NellyBelle was for sale at $90,000, but the price was negotiable.
You can read about the last auction of this jeep in 2010 at the CJ-3B site.
Here’s the original Christie’s listing.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(08/06/2016) Has lots of updates.
“1947 Willys Jeep
This is the one, the body is so clean you’ll be shocked, rust free and solid as it gets! Tons of new parts and done right, only (reluctantly) selling because I have a baby on the way…
Chevy small block 350
Muncie 4 speed trans w/ rare Warn Overdrive — Highway speeds no problem!
Twin Stick D-18 transfer case
Holley off road carb, Edelbrock valve covers, March pulley belt system
Power steering, w new lines and steering box
Autometer guages
Beard seats up front and a beard rear bench (not currently mounted)
Tilt/Telescoping steering column with Cadillac wheel
Dana 30 and 44 with the big wagoneer brakes
Advanced adapters hanging pedals
One of the cleanest flatty’s I’ve seen, no butchering or dopey changes. Must see in person, don’t wait or it will be gone. No rust, the diamond plate is not there to hide anything!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
Has an on board welder and compressor. Looks ready for offloading.
“I have for sale 1961 jeep with Buick 225 V6, 37 inch tires, on board compressor, on board welder, 9 inch ford posi with a locker front diff. racing seats, also comes with bikini top.B&M shifter, tilt wheel. I am posting for my cousin and will pass all info to him. He may trade for something interesting. ? pontoon boat, I guess just ask. I will answer all calls as he is busy working. Thank you for looking. I do not need any help selling this and will not answer text. Lets talk in person.”
I have for sale 1961 jeep with Buick 225 V6, 37 inch tires, on board compressor, on board welder, 9 inch ford posi with a locker front diff. racing seats, also comes with bikini top.B&M shifter, tilt wheel. I am posting for my cousin and will pass all info to him. He may trade for something interesting. ? pontoon boat, I guess just ask. I will answer all calls as he is busy working. Thank you for looking. I do not need any help selling this and will not answer text. Lets talk in person.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
It’s listed as a 1945, but I don’t see anything VEC about this.
“1945 willys like new very low miles new tiers asking 12500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $10,000
(06/29/2016) Looks in good shape.
“Hey i have 1946 willys cj2a up for sale its got 69,000 original miles 3 speed colum shift all original running gear original motor runs great been painted and seats redone 10,000 no trades,no payments and no finance places calling and buggin me from las Vegas any questions or more info give me a call thanks”
Craig spotted this one.
“4×4 Station wagon. Garaged, driven 500 miles since 1989. Parked in 2011. Hurricane 6, 4 wheel drive works fine. Turns over but would not start. May need master cylinder.”
http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/5841144344.html
Runs and drives, but is a project.
“48 willys jeep cj-2a flat fender 4cyl flat head solid rig runs and drives needs battery brand new carb new gages(not hooked up). It is a project. Perfect candidate for restore or wheeler. Took it in on trade a while back havent gotten around to really doing anything with it. Can text pics. For sale or trade. Let me know what u got worst i can say is no. Text is best and fastest 2500 obo”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5841785151.html
Hard to see much. Something is hanging of the driver’s side where the rear bow holder should be. I don’t see the data plate on the dash.
“this is a 1947 Willys jeep. cj2a all original. the jeep was purchased in Carlsbad new mexico out of an add in a magazine. it was deliverd by rail and was dropped off in a crate with 0 miles. the owner only used it for hunting on his property. curantly the jeep has only 9,000 original milesit has been sitting for some years now. needs to be brought back to life, tires, a few gaskets….”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/5842662215.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
“willys jeep forward control 170 parts..2 right side cab doors in great shape, with windows handles and arm rests very little rust, filler plate for between bumper and cab, extra vent windows, dash, ash tray, headlight bezels, shifter pedals, factory copper radiator (nice), flat head six engine in parts, and more…$700 takes all”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/5841582146.html
Not sure how much value is under the rust.
“Flat Fendered Jeep CJ-3A. The jeep was a working vehicle on a farm until a several years ago. The- motor went and it was left to the elements. The motor was disassembled and it was also left exposed to the elements. The block is still in it and I have the head. However, I understand the transmission, transfer case, diffs, hubs and steering were all functioning well when it quit. It is a civilian model that is heavily rusted. I was going to do the minimum and put a 225 V6 in it. BUT, I cannot get around to it for a while and my home owners association is doin there crap. So, I would like to get it moved out of here soon. The tires don’t hold air so it will have to be trailer-ed. There is no title. I will be here all weekend, if you want to take a look, can get it moved and want to make me a cash offer, I will not part it. I will be glad -to answer questions by phone if I can, but face to face cash (and you have trailer) is the way I deal.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5840973455.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No price.
“willys jeep trans transfer case front & rear rears bo call jeff ”
Maybe has some parts value.
“1950’s m170 willys jeep. needs some work but runs and drives. has some rust but it’s un restored and it’s 66 years old. definitely worth fixing up. the m170 is a rare medic jeep it is 20 inches longer then your normal jeep and the passenger side door opening is larger to accommodate the spare tire so a stretcher could be put in the back. it is all original except engine. it has an all original 1966 mustang 289 v8 that runs great. there is no title but if you know old jeeps you know you can get one for cheap with Vin plates. asking $1,400 or trade… ‘
http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/5837683354.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1850.
(10/07/2016) It runs.
“1947 Jeep willys
Runs and shifts great
brakes not so good
body decent and frame is dirty but clean floor boards need some work windshield cracked too
motor and wheels were painted black but original
complete and original condition
due to the brakes it will need to be trailered home
Have Clean title for jeep too.
lots of history with these old willys thats what makes them so great
I also believe this jeep was store in a barn or shed of some sort most it life”
http://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/5840226484.html
The University of Toledo’s digital archives (UTOPIA) includes several pages of a wartime record report for the Willys Overland fiscal fear ending September 30, 1943. The report spans 107 pages, but the digital archive only includes five of the pages. The part that caught my eye was a table of contents line showing a discussion of the “Jeep” – Evolution of a New Military Vehicle, a chapter that lasted 16 pages. Has anyone ever reviewed the report? The full report appears to be in the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Looks like a good price.
“1953 willys jeep. Has brand new BFG all terrain tires, 5 including the spare tire. Jeep has full roll cage with mounted chrome fire extinguishers . Also included is a newer soft top,new red gas cans for rerar can holders, the original motor and the original wheels. the jeep has a 4 cylinder ford motor in it now and it runs great. the original motor is on a pallet in the garage with the soft top and all soft top brackets, along with the OE wheels. The original motor and wheels must be taken with the jeep at delivery. I am selling the jeep because i am out of room and need the space for a new toy. it runs an drives great, and gets compliments and turns heads every where we go. The jeep lives in a garage in prescott AZ.”
Could be a good price.
“Rare solid flat fender hi-hood metal half cab New Mexico barn find! You just don’t see them like this any more! Sellers wife had it painted a few years back, wasn’t happy with the work, and it ended up ignored and covered in the corner of the shop where I found it! Runs and drives but needs a complete freshening! Buy it and build it the way you want it! Sweet easy project at the right price.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/5838518199.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Listed as a 1953, it looks like an MB/GPW.
“53 willys $2000 OBO Needs work , ran when I parked it . Great project , mostly all their -no top”
Seller rebuilt this while caring for his terminally ill wife. Brakes went out, so he’s selling it at a bargain price.
“Please READ this is a before accident PICs I flipped this car and needs repair…if your interested send me an email and I’ll send you PICs of damage. After having a test drive my brakes went out…I’m selling as a fixer upper…$26000 in receipts.
98 % complete needs a few final touches…Everything gone through…no rust, new paint inside and out, rubber, glass, headliner, white wall tires new or replated chrome original radio…rewired 12 volt system and electric wipers. Everything else is back to stock much more replaced. It has the F-6 161 Hurricane 685 Engine very rare 1952-1955. Sandblasted to bare metal professional paint job. This was a project I did while taking care of my terminally ill wife, she has passed and it is why I’m selling it. I’m willing to negotiate with shipping. A perfect parade vehicle…the PICs speak for themselves…I can email more. ”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/5841275917.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This has full floating rear hubs, square bolt heads on the windshield, and other characteristics of a ’45 VEC. That front bumper mod sure is curious.
“1946 cj2a column shift with tool indents on driver side. Has f head that is stuck. Trans and transfer case move. Has rust in normal cj2a spots. Rolls good tires hold air. No hood. Good for parts jeep or off road project. Possible trade/part trade for 220 mig welder, hot rod stuff, pre 60s gas pumps, porcilian sighns ext. no title no vin tags. Sold with bill of sale only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Missing a few items, but looks like a good price.
“I’m selling my 1954 Willys M170 (Long-wheelbase M38A1). Rebuilt original 4 cylinder F-head engine. Runs and idles very smooth. T90 3 speed, T18 2 speed transfer case, and 5.38 gears. Locking Hubs. 12 volt electrical system. 32 inch offroad tires. Clean California title, smog exempt. $3500 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
I had this listed in Wyoming, but the Alaska plates (last pic) combined with the palm trees (first pic) have me thinking it is elsewhere. Paul, you didn’t tell me there are palm trees in Anchorage!?!?
(07/29/2016) Lots of work done here.
“1943 Ford GPW flat fender, total restoration. New everything, 350 Chevy motor has 100 hours. New wheels, tires, brakes, hubs, and frame. Newly repainted. Rebuilt transmission. Tilt steering, PSC steering box. Sharp looking jeep!”
This was a column shift (now floor shift) with the square bolt heads on the windshield. The rims look early as well. It could be worth a look.
“It runs”
http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/5841899592.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Has a new body.
“1942 Ford GPW, completely new body except grill,
New 12v wiring harness, new gauges,distributor,headlight buckets,tail lights,clutch,pressure plate
many new parts.The body alone is worth 2500.CLEAN TITLE IN HAND”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/13/2016) No word as to whether any run or not.
“Willys Jeeps … FC170 … Cab overs … all 4 for 5,000$ OBO.”
http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/5824722520.html
This appears to have a DJ-3A body on it.
“1945 Willy’s CJ2A with stock drive train: flat 4 cylinder, T-90 trans and transfer case. Runs great. The Jeep is in San Diego in storage.”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5835981265.html
