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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 .
This July 15, 1945, article in the Milwaukee Journal is another example of the 1945 promotional campaign by Willys Overland. A second article also addresses the question of what to do with all the surplus equipment.
Article 1: Who Wants a Jeep?
Article 2: America’s Next Move
Here’s a story about an M-38A1 owned by Korean veteran Jack Gregory from Skaneateles, New York.
SENNETT | When the Skaneateles American Legion Post 239 Memorial Day parade makes its way down Jordan Street and then along West Genesee Street toward Lake View Cemetery, Jack Gregory’s military vehicles will once again be a part of the procession saluting America’s fallen heroes.
Gregory, a Skaneateles native and Korean War veteran, has featured his collection of Army trucks and other equipment in the annual Memorial Day and Labor Day parades every year since 1991 — the year after, his wife Angie Gregory said, he started restoring the vehicles.
A May 31, 1943, article in The Dispatch, a Lexington, North Carolina, newspaper highlights the use of a Ford GPA amphibious jeep in the rescuing of civilians.
This earlier photo from April 05, 1943, in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette is horribly blurred. However, it supposedly shows a GPA rescuing three boys. Perhaps a better example of this is on microfilm somewhere?
No photo accompanies this May 23, 1943, report from the Milwaukee Journal of GPAs helping in floods.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
“1960 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, highly collectible vintage vehicle. 4 wheel drive, white over red, 25,000 original miles, good condition, easy restoration. Has plow, but should no longer be used as a work-horse vehicle….this jeep is for serious collectors. Very few of these little beauties are left!
Call for more information and viewing appointment. Original engine and wheels.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
Has upgrades.
“Rare 1959 Willys Jeep CJ6. Has chevy 4.3 V6, TH350, dana 300 twin stick, power steering and power brakes (front disks), hard to find hard top, 12k lb winch, hard doors with power windows and half soft doors. Fun to drive. All reasonable offers considered!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Has some updates.
“for sale 1949 willys very nice jeep, buick v6,new exhaust. new tires, very low miles on complete rebuild of Everything. has hard top, hard doors, brand new soft top, soft doors. only reason selling is it just sits and wanting to replace with a more streetable/drivable Jeep willing to trade for good condition, comfortable TJ or equivilant will consider yj but prefer tj, Will post pics with soft top asap,feel free to contact if you questions or if you want more pics”
By survivor I think the seller means this jeep is on life support. It’s pretty beat up.
“A super rare survivor this is one of only 160 Tuxedo park CJ-6 built in 1966. She has the dauntless BUICK V-6 powerplant with 3 speed floor shift. This thing absolutely ROCKS !.
She has an original Positrac rear diff. and WARN locking front hubs.
The 6′ plow works great and I have been using this beast of a Jeep for over 20 years during winter months at -30 and she starts and runs when most cars won’t
Research of the VIN has found this to be the rarest CJ-6 Jeep ever built and is truly a great survivor. Only 490 CJ-6 TUXEDO PARK models were ever built through all the years of production 1964-1967. Only160 of these were built in 1966. I call this a HOLY GRAIL vehicle because it is truly a rare Jeep.
Even though this Super Jeep runs great and has been used yearly this uber rare Jeep is in need of restoration.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Still Available.
Looks solid. Has an odd rear bumper.
“Selling my 1954 Jeep Willys. Vehicle has been completely re-done. From Exterior to interior. Engine Transmission and Clutch in great working order. Has new tires and rims and lots more. For more information or details please give me a call or text.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4995806630.html
Might be worth a look.
“1954 US ARMY JEEP – ORIGINAL, BLACK OUT LIGHTS, MISSING MOTOR AND WINDSHIELD,,,NEEDS TITLE,,,,BELL HOUSING BACK THERE,,”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5009275135.html
It’s a project.
“1964 willis jeep cj6 4cyl 4sp 4×4 complete striped,,,,motor runs good trans good frontan rear end good ,,body neeed some patch panels ,,everything there title in hand asking 2000 obo cash,”
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/5015704741.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700.
“1947 Jeep CJ-2A, original PTO winch, 401 Big Block, Dual Exhaust, Full Roll Cage, Aluminum Arctic Top, military front end, custom gas tank, brake rebuild (hard/soft lines, pads, etc), POR-15 interior coating, stock wheels on it now, also set of 31″ (non-matching). Jeep has collector plates ($200 value), never register again.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/30/2014) This style is new to me. I’ve never seen running boards on a glass body like those.
“47 Willys Fiberglass Jeep tub and hood. Need some fiberglass repair in the firewall, but no cracks. In good condition. $700.00″
http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/5038320115.html
This September 1955 Willys News article discussed the use of jeeps in Africa for the upcoming Tarzan TV series.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“new engine, converted to 12v, new brakes, axles, gas tank, seats, tires, carburetor, fuel lines and pump. Hundreds of hours in the shop. Runs and drives perfect.”
It is supposed to include a 3-point hitch.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep: Good running condition; very little rust; rare 3 point hitch, PTO snow plow mount, bumper, new tires, battery, brakes, master cylinder, etc.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/5033324682.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on $6500.
That’s a funky little winch on front.
“great condition rebuilt engine brakes wiring call make offer”
The body looks pretty good on this.
“Willys Jeep 1947. Very nice shape. Runs great. Good brakes ”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/5037240641.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
Needs a few things.
“World War II 1943 MB Willys Jeep, new tires, frame off restoration 95% complete, not running at this time, all original body, ID tags on dash and frame”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300
Runs.
“I hav a 1940s willys runs and drives has no reverse due to somthing locked up in clutch just needs to b limbered up tires are bad and has no breaks or batteries ready to b restored trades?only for a wheeler call or txt ”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $600.
Parts value, but the body looks toasted.
“1960 willys jeep forward control. this is the short bed 4cyl standard. pulled out of the woods in wisconson and hauled home. hasn’t run in years. no title. I have a 96 grand Cherokee 4.0 auto for the project also for an additional $600.00 thanks,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
Given the warn overdrive, there is some value.
“This is a true military Jeep. I bought this solely for the purpose of the soft top bows for my resto project. This is what a trail rig, mud bogger, or hunting vehicle would have looked like from this early era of 4×4’s. There are some sought-after parts on it:
-Warn overdrive
-lockout hubs
-working electric windshield wiper
-pintle hook & bumperettes
-side steps
-wide off-road tires
This is unusual. Seems to have some MB parts and custom parts.
“I HAVE A OLD WILLYS JEEP THAT HAS BEEN MY GARAGE FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS. IT HAS A 1942 FORD TRUCK FRAME APPERANTLY BUT I AM NOT SURE OF ALL THE SPECIFICS. I PULLED IT OUT CHANGED THE OIL, OILED THE GENERATOR, PRIMED THE FUEL PUMP AND CLEANED THE POINTS AND BOOM, IT STARTED UP. IT HAS A BIKINI TOP TO IT. I GOT THIS ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO. I NEVER LICENSED IT. IT HAS A REGISTRATION PAPER DATING TO THE 60S. I SPOKE WITH DMV THIS WEEK AND THEY SAID MADISON SPECIAL REGISTRATION CAN TITLE THIS. THIS IS AN AS IS SALE. BATTERY IS DEAD SO YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING ONE. OR I CAN PROVIDE ONE TEMPORARILY SO YOU CAN HEAR IT RUN.”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/5033586965.html
Some parts value.
“1952 Willys Jeep…….Flat Head 4 Cylinder Motor, 4 wheel drive, pto………..$1200 OBO or trade”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5033577626.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This might have some parts’ values. Check into the amount of back DMV fees.
“1946 CJ2A Jeep, Started Project, not finished, 260 Ford engine, power steering, 538 rear end gears, Back DMV fees.”
<– Day 37-40 – May 18th-21st: Research | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 44 – Mon. May 25th: Pioneer Village –>
Abnormally cold drizzle. That defines the last few days in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It generally hits the 70s this time of year; instead temperatures didn’t get much higher than 45 degrees. Needless to say, about the only ‘sight-seeing’ I did this week was my trip to pickup Ann from the Denver airport. She was happy to see me and return to our home (the jeep). So, other than that, I didn’t have much to report this week.
Today we drive from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Omaha, Nebraska.
On Friday May 22nd, we broke free of the cold weather and drove through a series of rain storms toward Omaha, Nebraska. We saw a couple jeeps along the way, but the rain made photos impractical.
We are heading to Omaha Ann’s son is graduating from high school in Omaha. We’ll be here about three days and then work our way back to Colorado. Hopefully, the weather will warm up and dry up as there are several things I want to complete upon our return that ought to be fun to share.
<– Day 37-40 – May 18th-21st: Research | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 44 – Mon. May 25th: Pioneer Village –>
