UPDATE: **SOLD**?? It was on eBay, but then pulled off when bidding hit $10,001. Maybe it sold locally.
Jim spotted this nicely restored CJ-5. It isn’t 100% original, but it looks thoughtfully built.
“Up for auction is an amazing willys cj5 that has never had rust or been dented and has been treated to a very detailed frame off restoration. All original metal media blasted, sealed, primed and finished in single stage Uno boxwood green. Complete new wiring, rebuilt engine, all brakes, wheel cylinders, drive lines balanced, u-joints, re-cored radiator, rebuilt carb. Factory Warn overdrive works like new and allows highway speed. Original drive train 4 cylinder Hurricane engine. Original trico vacume wipers work like new.
Complete original parking brake works. Professional seat upholstery on original seat frames, original back seat, new Best top in black denum with half door ability. This jeep drives better than , very strong and very tight. Steering system works like new. Tires and jeep has approximately 3000 miles since restoration. You will not be disappointed. Jeep is for sale locally and auction can end at any time until reserve price is met. Jeep must be paid for before shipping. I will assist you at our end with your shipper if you are not local.”
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-Willys-CJ-5-frame-off-restoration-/231540413902