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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
“For sale. Steel body single axle utility trailer. Trailer has 15″ tires. Steel bottom and steel stake sides. Fold down tail gate and steel stake back frame. Paint has seen better days and there is some rust. First $300 takes it.”
Both need work and both have updates. Looks like one has an M-38 body.
“Selling 2 Willys Jeep 1945 and 1948 cj2a together.
’45 has a very straight body and runs well but will need a little work. It has a low miles chevy 350 with a turbo 400 auto., 33/12.50 with alloy rims.
’48 is a project with all or almost all parts to complete. The body is near-perfect, wells are cut for leg room, custom dash and gauges, electric fan, 35/15.50 tsl super swampers on real beadlock rims ($2500 right there). custom seats but are weather beaten. 5 point harnesses. custom built for this jeep, long arm, coil spring conversion lift kit from Rocky Road in Utah. Weld-in appication. Still in Box. ($3,000 right there). Low miles crate motor chevy 350 with SM 420 4 speed to T90 with adapter. 3 extra transmissions: SM 420, SM 465 / Bell, TH 700R4 4×4 – K stamp series (heavier duty). extra roll bar and much more. This stuff is work $20K.
Everything goes together or I keep it. No trades. $7,500”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5651959887.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Looks to have a Kelly Top.
“Not running but very low milage, father in law used to use it fir hunting only, he bought it in 58. Wouldn’t sell it but I need the money”
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
“1947 willys jeep original 4 cyl. Engine. Transmission and she’ll. project rig”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/5650756463.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Project or parts.
“1946 Jeep Willis Cj2a. Has motor trans transfer case. Been converted to 12volt. F head motor. Lightweight offroad vehicle. SMALLEST JEEP MADE. Last year registered was 2009. No title, bill of sale only.”
This August 25, 1958, article in the Sydney Morning Herald welcomed jeep manufacturing to Australia. The in-depth articles cover quite a bit of jeep history. The ads are interesting, too. Because the articles, photos, and ads are so interconnected, I’ve included full-page reproductions of the pages rather than try to slice them up to make them web friendly. There is also a useful list of jeep dealers for anyone tracking the history of jeeps in the state of New South Wales.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Now lives in New York (See comments).
Nice looking fire jeep.
“1948 Willys Fire Truck for sale. Excellent running and aesthetic condition. Very low mileage. This jeep was bought brand new by the village of St-Esprit (Québec, Canada). Only one owner after the fire department.”
Lots of updates to this flattie.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5647556989.html
“I am selling my 1951 flat fender. I have owned this rig for the last 23 years and have a clean title in hand. Runs great.
MOTOR: It has a pro built Ford 289 from a 1966 mustang with 4 barrel carter carb, 4 barrel dual plane weiand intake. Advance adapter headers with Edelbrock mufflers. Aluminum radiator. MSD ignition system. Optima red top battery.
TRANSMISSION: T-18 with granny low. Dana Spicer model 18 transfer case. Center force 2 clutch. Hydraulic clutch. Scatter shield type bell housing.
SUSPENSION: Dana 44 front and rear with 4:88 gears. Detroit locker in the rear and loc rite in the front. Rear Dana 44 is offset with flanged type axles. Discs front and rear. 33X12.5X15 super swampers. Spring over with YJ springs plus add a leaf in the rear. Warn premium hubs on the front Dana 44. Saginaw power steering box with a ford power steering pump. Military jeep tie rods with DOM tubing.
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/14/2015) It has updated engine and brakes.
“Great 4 wheel drive 1946 Willys Jeep! Has a V-8 engine (from a 1960s Chevy van I think) and power steering. It is a 3-speed, plus a low range and an overdrive, so you’ll have lots of gear choices! It has been a wonderful family fun vehicle for years, but we now rarely use it since our kids are older. It has brand new tires, and it is in good mechanical condition. Floorboards are solid.
Includes a dual axle trailer for towing the Jeep, with trailer brakes (I’ve never used the trailer brakes, so I cannot vouch for them).”
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5616015555.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Includes a couple extra parts jeeps. Body is fiberglass.
“New body runs fine no rust new metal body 2 extra jeeps for parts”
Appears to have a rear PTO and winch. Probably a VEC body, too.
“1946 willys runs good $1950”
http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/5641865864.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
“Posting for a friend ,Bruce.
1947 Jeep Newer paint and newer parts. Call contact number for some summer fun driving.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
“3 – FC170 Jeeps — Very hard to find these anymore.
All three for one price — $3500.00 OBO
Serious callers only.
Text messages will get the fastest response.”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/5603787051.html
This was just listed over at jeeptruck.com. I think the seller is a little optimistic about the price. I’m wondering if he has a title, since he isn’t sure about the year or model.
“I have restored it about 70% and I think it is a FC170DRW year 1962. I think I have the very last one. It is a stub nose dual wheeled truck. I have pictures during the restore of the body and interior. The engine and transmission are the original. It has 43000 miles on it and runs good.”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale16/adm348/adm348.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Has an updated engine. Could be a good price.
“I have a ’63 willy’s 4X4 Jeep for sale. It has a 4.3 vortex engine with standard transmission. $3,000 or best offer and please be reasonable.”
The Jeepster project includes a parts mail jeep.
“1969 Jeepster complete body (seats, extra door, hood, fenders, grill, rear gate) and possibly powder coated frame and running gear, engine and transmission, new swamper tires and 5 almost new rims. Clean title and shop manual. Will need new floors, paint, and front glass. Best offer on complete body from frame up or $3800 for everything.
Only used factor body mounting locations for deck buggy project ( included). Not cut on or welded on. Will also include the 1975 mail jeep in pics. Runs but needs work.
Laid off and no funds to finish. Can load.
Located in Moore Haven Fl. 33471. Phone (863) 946-2809. Leave message. Email.
Will include the 1975 mail jeep in pics. Runs but needs work.”
Given the Koenig? half cab, there looks to be value here. Lots of body rust, too.
“1955 CJ5 MILITARY WILLY’S JEEP all original, super straight body,no major rust problems, what you see is what you have, has aN ORIGINAL flat head 4 in it with a 25000 milles motor witch does not run at the present since needs an alternator, little rare jeep just do not have time for it. 1500 but will negotiate and take best offer!!!”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5646088865.html
It’s a project.
“Time for second owner for this vintage 1950 Willys Jeep that we used in the orchard, on the farm and for hunting in the Columbia Gorge. This Jeep was purchased new in 1950 by my parents. It has a paltry 19,000 miles on it. It would be a great restoration project! The engine is non-operational and needs to be rebuilt but nothing is frozen.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5649211409.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
(05/21/2016) Not sure there is much here.
“complete jeep. engine runs trans has clutch issue. title not in hand but it is available through dmv if anyone is interested..”
Here’s a great shot of Joe’s tattoo with his GPW MB in the background. Looks great on you Joe!
This was just sold on eBay. Thanks to Steve for spotting it.
“1943 Press Photo U.S. Navy Jeeps & Planes Aboard Aircraft Carrier, World War II
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 11-26-1943.”
UPDATE ***: Jurgen spotted this one. The ad for this jeep has resurfaced, this time in Ireland. Note the text claims the body panels has their “rivets” removed using a special tool. The panels were welded together via spot welds, not held together using rivets. It’s the same claim made in the text from last year: https://www.vintagestefano.com/for-sale
UPDATE II: A Craigslister reported that the seller is away and keeps raising the price as emails are exchanged. “Guy claims he is govt working but keeps asking for more and more info if you respond to his add…beware”
UPDATE: This jeep was on eBay a couple days ago. The seller listed it in College Station, Texas. The same jeep just popped up on a West Virginia Craigslist for only $4000. The text in the ad is similar to the text shown down below.
Here’s the current scam ad: http://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/5644379040.html
“1946 Willys VEC (Very Early Civilian) CJ-2A Jeep – Museum Quality Restoration
Offered is a 1946 CJ-2A that has undergone a frame-off, nut and bolt, rotisserie restoration. This is a very early civilian version, identified by square windshield plates, column shift, tool indents, ‘F’ script bolts in drive train, frame tag on the outside of the driver front gusset and three data plates on the dash.
I acquired this Willys Jeep CJ-2A from a Kingman, Kansas flying service in 2008 where it was being used as an airport tug. Everything was original, uncut, matching numbers and well preserved in several coats of orange paint. The frame tag, dash data plate and the Willys body tag are each numbered 17968 and correctly located. The motor number is CJ-2A 18464. The AMC numbers on the tailgate and front gusset are matching and both read 8620. Continue reading
Has a few dings, but looks solid. Includes a bed extender.
“In good condition, no rust thrus, only two owners. Family bought in 1956. Great rock climber. Starts easy. Soft top comes with.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5645617024.html
No description provided. Listed as a 1942. Seller will take offer. could be a good price.
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/5646234192.html
Could be a good M-38A1 for bringing back to original.
“This M38A1 Willys Jeep is in great condition. It runs and drives with no trouble. It has a newly rebuilt engine, transfer case, and carburetor. It runs on a 24 volt system. It’s 95% original with a few parts such as the passenger handle in front of the seat that came from a CJ5. Brand new 6 ply tires and drum brakes all around. Seats are in excellent condition with no rips or tears. The only thing missing is the windshield wiper motor. I’m in the process of registering it so it will be road legal. It will be registered next week or the week after that. The DMV issues trip permits to unregistered vehicles so if you would like a test drive that can be arranged”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5642587830.html
