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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.
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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 .
The seller listed this as a 1947, but it’s got a 1948 Lefty body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845323177581151
“1947 CJ2A, lefty model. Complete with title. Ford 2.0 engine 4 cyl. Turns over. $1500 ”
This no longer has a top, but it appears to run (video in the ad). Seems there may be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1188393822386015
“Parts cj5 no title no longer has windshield hard top doors, does run and move. Burns oil V6 3 speed. Will come on wheels and tires in pic. Not really looking for trades but open to offers looking to sell to finish my other cj”
The seller listed this as a 1947, but it’s got a 1948 Lefty body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845323177581151
“1947 CJ2A, lefty model. Complete with title. Ford 2.0 engine 4 cyl. Turns over. $1500 ”
I feel like we’ve seen this one before. A dune jeep?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/486642237505501/
“1943 Willy’s. Set up for sand drags. Chevy 383 stroker.Comes with paddle tires. Make serious offer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
Seller wants gone. I could use a few of the parts: front bumper, the part of the dash that goes under the dash and around the steering wheel, horn if there, the heater (if any good), the door opening mechanism .. would anyone want the rest of this? If I go get it I don’t want to keep it around for too long.
FYI: I tried posting this to the FC Facebook group, but I was slapped with a 6 DAY restriction because I tried to add this link to a FC Facebook post. Grrrrrrrr.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/404127139317113
“Come get this out of my yard before my husband has to sleep in it. She is a project, yes she has cancer spots, have title in hand, does not run or drive, has 226 cubic in ( 3.7 liter ) inline 6 cylinder engine. YES the driver is in the bed of truck. No trades, if the ad is up she is available.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2100.
(06/26/20224) Project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/431253313111040
“1948 willy’s jeep Title in hand Tons of parts Motor turns”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $37,500.
Rick is selling his recently refurbished wagon. Looks great! You can email him at rick @ rdjohnston.com (remove spaces from around the @ sign).
Bill shared this article link about Vigilante 4×4 in Texas, but I forgot to post it last night. The company focuses on restomods of classic jeeps.
Here’s the article: https://newatlas.com/automotive/vigilante-4×4-love-of-jeep/
Oh wow, this one shouldn’t last long!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390382693926644
“1954 Willys CJ2A (civilian jeep) production number 10666, runs and drives, original “go devil” motor, this is the very first production run of the CJ models, bill of sale only, it’s not on DMV books.”
This refurbed FC looks in good shape for the price. Note the non jeep rear fenders.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1168415304427558/
“1959 Restored Jeep Willys FC with a 289 small block …. Have to see and you fall in love with it…”
Over the last few weeks readers have sent several gifts my way, so I wanted to thank folks. In late August, after we pondered naming the Alpine Coach the “Batmobile” (given we found a bat in it), Alaska Paul and the Goddess Deborah sent us a set of hanging bat lights and other bat related accessories. They will make a great evening addition to the coach.
A few weeks later, Michael kindly sent me a couple hot wheels jeeps, neither of which I had. So, a big thanks to him for that.
Finally, yesterday I received something from TJ I’ve wanted for years, but never got around to getting for myself: An aluminum finned transfercase pan. It’s thicker and stouter than I expected. I’ll install it on Biscuit when I get to working on it.
Roger Martin is hoping to find a set of 1960s front hubcaps with the hole in them. He currently has the hubcaps as shown in the pic below, but would like to add some selective hubs to the front of the jeep. You can email Roger at rogerjm55 @ gmail.com (remove the spaces from around the @).
This jeep lived its unused-life in a heated garage. This jeep only has 1500 miles and that’s believable given the condition shown in the pics. Thanks to John for sharing this one.
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7548-1962-jeep-cj-5/
“Purchased new by Rhode Island-based Scarpetti Oldsmobile for exclusive use as a snowplow, a letter from dealership owner Edward Scarpetti indicates that the odometer’s current claim of around 1,500 miles since new is to be absolutely believed.
A lifetime of storage inside a heated garage—except during snowfall—is evident in the exceptional original condition of the well-preserved paint and overall patination. Both the dealership’s hand-lettering and white-wall off-road tires are believed to be original as well, alongside the rarely preserved metal hardtop from Koenig Iron Works of Houston, Texas. The white model 520 “Jiffy Full Cab” top features removable doors and a built-in, high-powered backup light for plow duty, and presents a delightful contrast to the Jeep’s bright President Red paint.
Other than the removable hardtop and a period-correct, dash-mounted Oldsmobile badge from the late 1950s, this CJ -5 is unmodified and features its original 2.2-liter (134 ci) powertrain. CJs were roundly the most capable factory off-roaders of the 20th century, and this CJ-5 is no different with its two-speed 4×4 transfer case and locking front hubs, all backed by the original three-speed manual transmission—more than enough hardware to tackle any early CJ rally or enter sympathetic service as a ranch shuttle.”
Here’s a first-year CJ-5 with under 50,000 miles. This has the early 0-10 King Seeley speedometer. This is a tempting one…
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1215125766467095
“Cool old jeep Willy’s cj5 in running and driving condition. Odo shows 49332 miles on the inline 4. Only surface rust, nothing eating through. Meticulously taken care of by my uncle, used as his ranch car in California. Cool patina, flip down front window, classic.”
The seller doesn’t mention it, but this appears to have a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/534203902364071
“This is a 1953 Willys CJ3B jeep. Total rust free jeep with some goodies on it. Restored 20 years ago and rebuilt motor, Hurricane inline 4, Runs like a sewing machine. Custom front bumper to hold the rare winch Warn 8274, has Warn locking hubs, Warn overdrive. Custom rollbar with jerry can. 3 speed trans. Good clutch. 4×4 works great. I currently drive this jeep daily to the store etc. Great little jeep for around town and crawling in the mountains. It gets attention everywhere. Comes with a bikini top and a full black tiger soft top and soft doors. I also have some original parts that came off it as well.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/17/2024) If I had more time for projects, I would consider snagging this. This may be the first uninstalled body I’ve seen.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1051348056545628
“Google PARMLEY, I found a nice write up about the Parmley on ewillys.com and attached the photos from the website for reference only. These bodies were made in California to fit the CJ 5 Jeep This one has never been installed On 1946 Jeep chassis with small block Chevy and turbo 350 I have a low miles 4.3 GM V-6 and overdrive automatic for an additional 500”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/28/2023) Looks in good shape, though the roll bar design (which appears attached to the outside of the body) is unusual. Has a nice setup for carrying gas cans.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/866811964958769/
“Fun Willy 1949 Jeep CJ2A, daily driver but getting cold and feel like someone else should enjoy!”
This has been parked a few years.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/447506611599027
“1948 willys ran an drove when I parked it (3 years ago) very little rust, solid body. Clean PA title All wiring replaced with new harness, with LED lights. Was a side project and Unfortunately I have some personal issues come up this year and need to sell it. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Will consider partial trades as well.”
I believe this jeep is equipped with some vintage Runck bumpers (out of North Bend, Ohio). The horizontal posts on the bumpers is the clue. The roll bar might also be Runck.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845031730494061
“6 cylinder, 3-speed, 4-wheel drive. Runs and drives. Was used as a farm vehicle. Would be a good jeep to fix up. Pretty solid body. Frame is good. Real nice tires. Not looking to trade!”
This has been available for a few weeks. It looks to have an overdrive and some early Free-Lock hubs. I could grab this for someone if they want the overdrive and other parts. I just want the hubs, but I don’t want a parts jeep sitting around. No description provided.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/pts/d/quincy-jeep/7776259608.html
Listed as a 1949, this has a 1948 serial number.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1022922382944142
“Hey everyone this is a pretty neat CJ-2A Willy’s Jeep. I get into a conversation every time I drive it. I wanted to keep the Patina look but clean up the inside along with reliability with this truck. Registered as a 1949 Cj-2A Jeep Willy’s. I was able to obtain a transferable registration. There is no title but I have a transferable registration. This has been a joy to own and drive. Has a few thousand $ in new parts. (Have most of the receipts) All fluids changed within 4 months. Diff, trans, engine, coolant, transfer. Could use a new fly wheel gear/ brake work. Definitely has its quirks but overall makes it down the road. 140 therm, Newer shock’s.All new wiring around, starter, battery, lights, etc. carb adjustment, Bell crank rebuild. More and more parts to add. Comes with a bin of old and new parts. This has the Kaiser supersonic engine and head. Body is alright. Some patches on it. 3 speed. 4cyl Jeep Has been a fun summer with it.”
This was listed at an estate sale just over a week ago. The sellers thought it worth $25k, but obviously it isn’t. It does look to have a column shift and tool indents.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1068814171473755
“1946 Willys Jeep, Rare, great project vehicle. All original parts. Will take best offer. It is worth about 25k
Come see it in person September 6th, 7th, and 8th, 9-3during our estate sale.”
If the engine is in good shape, it’s worth the price of the jeep. Thanks to Blaine for sharing it.
https://redding.craigslist.org/snw/d/anderson-mini-jeep/7779290311.html
“Mini jeep 22 hp”
Blaine shared this trailer. Note that one lug appears missing.
https://salem.craigslist.org/tro/d/saint-benedict-pickup-bed-trailer-for/7784490350.html
“Home built trailer utilizing Jeep pickup bed and a rear truck axel. Lights work. No brakes. Racks are removable. Comes with tool box. Jack mounted on tongue. Tires new spring 2024. For another hundred I gotta spare you can have. I hauled this trailer loaded from Oregon in April. It pulls great with my Tacoma. Figuring out how to license it in NYS is beyond me. Never occurred to me it would need a plate.
One could use this easily off highway on the farm, in an orchard, or sugar bush.”
