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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 $2300.
It runs.
“Owned since 1957, local vehicle. Original Engine, new gas tank, brakes. Two foot extension bed, hard top that needs work. Frames for soft top. Minor electrical issue. Runs. Clear title. Not currently registered. A good restoration project.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4000.
(02/23/2014) This has a Bobcat fiberglass hood (and a right broken axle).
“CJ2A Flat Fender, 302ci ford, rat 3 speed transmission, warn overdrive, warn winch, dual tanks, tilt telescoping steering wheel, boxed frame, front disc brakes, 11 inch rear drums, Dana 44 Front and Rear, Posi Front and Rear, 5.38 Gears, Warn Full floating rear axles (hubs all 4 wheels), Wrangler Springs Lots of Flex and Travel, 15/35-15LT Super Swampers 95% Tread, Has Broken Right Front Axle, Has been in storage for over 5 years. $4000 or Trade up or down. Rat Rod, Jetski, Seadoo, Muscle Car, Unusual car?…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
Looks like a lot of jeep for the price.
“1946 Willys for sale, Good Engine, Transfercase, and Differentials, Transmission needs work. Only 1462 Built, Classic, needs TLC,… ,make offer, will trade for Dirtbike/Enduro”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5500.
(04/25/2013) The paint job certainly is unusual, but it looks solid. The description suggests the seller is confused the CJ-5 with the CJ-3B?
“This Willys is great fun to drive and sport around. It has street tires because it was used in parades and car shows. It would run about the desert better with fat tires. 53 is the year that Kaiser bought the company after the Koren war and started making Willys for civilians which is why there is the bigger engine and higher hood. You are buying a piece of history.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
(05/11/2014) Appears to have the wrong data plates. Looks real good.
“Everything New or Rebuilt
Including New Metal Body
All Stock Except The Following
15 inch wheels and tires
12 volt Conversion
Electronic Distributor
—-BREAK IN MILES ONLY—-
Respond to me for more photos or questions.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
“This is a 1953 M38A1 military Jeep.
Condition: Stored indoors, Pristine, Immaculate
This Jeep is a turnkey, fully restored military classic. It is street legal, fun to drive, turns heads everywhere, and is a hit at parades, shows, rallies, etc!
I am selling this to make room for another project.
It has 48,800 miles on it. It has a full canvas, shovel, and much more.
This particular Willy’s has been restored to its former glory using only authentic parts.
Beautiful sounding engine! All seats and canvas in great condition.
Comes with original User’s Manual, Supply Manual, and Maintenance Manual.
I have receipts, work orders, and maintenance logs and have included several spare parts as well!
Please view my attached photos.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(05/26/2013) “This 1954 Willys M38-A1 Jeep (Korean war era) was completely restored a few years ago to nearly like-new condition in olive drab with matching canvas upholstery and top. Attention to detail throughout. Extra clean frame, no rust, this jeep is a true eye catcher and a lot of fun to drive around town. Complete engine tune-up done approximately 12 months ago. Engine runs very strong on 4×4 or 4×2. This jeep drives very well, as a correctly restored and mechanically sorted 1/4-Ton 4×4 should. It has all the right military jeep stuff, including decals, combat lights, jerry can and spare. Door safety straps and reproduction of the original maintenance and operation manual are included. The Jeep has a clean California title.”
UPDATE: Was $8000, then was listed on eBay. Now is listed here.
(11/27/2014) Looks like this might be worth a look.
“Rare 1953 Willys M170 Marine Corp. radio jeep, only a couple known to exist in complete running condition. all original F-134 engine with 3spd t90, this is my daily driver and runs great!
This is not a restored vehicle, has it’s share of battle scars and character, radios work. has new tires, plugs and wires, points, coil, seats, brake hoses, engine oil lines, fuel pump, rebuilt steering box, rebuilt bellcrank, new tie rod ends,
4X4 works, drives straight! has been converted to 12v. ”
Project or parts.
“Have a willys project everything you need besides a starter throttle linkage and radiator hoses. The front end rear end transfer case and tranny are rebuilt. All the body arts are there. Extra hood extra steering column 3 grilles extant gauges extra head lights brand new radiator and gas tank. Trade for things with motor that run and are ready to go mud trucks crawlers cherokees samurai dirt bike side by side four wheelers let me know what you have”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4892715960.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $70.
Cheap set of rims for extra tires.
“10” wide 5on5.5 lug wheels far shape OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
It was sold back in 2013.
“1953 willys jeep cj3 , fully rebuilt 350 v8 ,( bored .030 over , balanced , 10.5:1 compression , forged pistons & rods , ported 202 heads , roller rockers ) , stock trans and transfer case , power steering , 35″ tires , clean title , current registration , needs completion”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250. It went quickly.
“The floor has some rusts along the front, but overall the trailer is solid and useable. It needs fenders, and a hitch and new tires. But it has its original Bantam tag, which looks to be SERIAL 2xx6. According to the owner I bought it from, it hasnt been registered in decades. No title. Bill of Sale only. Sold as-is. You’ll need to pick up with a truck (full-size bed) or a utility trailer.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
“Willys Overland Truck, Wagon parts 1950 – 60’s.
Picture are of parts stored on open shelving not intended to represent all available.
I also have body parts listed on Craig’s.
A 1950 Willys Wagon, running project & a 1948 Willy Truck, restoration project are also listed.
Parts are old stock, some will fit pre-1950 trucks wagons, jesters, cj’s, primary exceptions are fenders, grill, & lighting parts.
Parts came from dry Central OR. sources.
Parts acquired with other jeeps, off parts trucks, or separately, some from project replacements.
Parts priced on sight are negotiable per condition, haggling expected.
Prefer phone call will reply to emails.
Items deleted if not available”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800.
No motor.
“1947 Willy’s jeep for sale set up for small block Chevy, 3 speed manual transmission is already installed. comes with new tail lights, alt, starter, motor mounts, sits on 15″ 33s. There has not been a title for it for many years but it can be re-registered I will give a sales receipt”
http://moseslake.craigslist.org/cto/4874618532.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
“1951 Willys Wagon
– Chevy 283 engine
– Turbo TH350 transmission
– Dana transfer case
– Fomoco power steering
– Stock axles
– Newer tires and rims
– Solid body with minor rust
Solid Willys Title in Hand.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/20/2015) Listed as a 3B, it looks like a 3A to me.
“For sale is a parts jeep cj3b. The tub is rusty. Included are the axles transmission. And front clip. The front clip is in great shape. The hood however has been modified. Any interest message me for details.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/4853595492.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/25/2014) It runs.
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/4893217636.html
“Ladies and gentleman, I present to you a once in a lifetime chance to purchase a piece of classic American history! No it’s not some stupid piece of artwork or a legends of NASCAR commemorative plate set, this is real life changing stuff. I’m talking about one of the finest all around, all terrain vehicles to ever bless this nation with it’s presence! A WILLY’S JEEP! O, you think a four wheeler or stupid side by side is what you prefer?
UPDATE: Paul Barry shared some photos of the truck shown below. The hamilton toy wrecker is cute.
Paul wrote, I kept asking about the tow truck. I guess the owners got tired of me asking and said if I wanted the tow truck I had to buy all the Willys stuff left over from the dealership. Shucks!
The story behind the truck is it was ordered from Toledo with a Canfield wrecker and was delivered in 1955 along with a new CJ-5. The truck arrived in red primer, as it was to be painted the yellow and blue AAA colors, the business was a AAA station since 1927. The pair of jeeps arrived very late at night and as was the custom the transport just dropped them off in front of the store. When morning came, only the CJ-5 was there, no tow truck to be found. I suppose phone calls were made and the truck was supposed to be right in front. Someone came into the station later that morning and said they saw a tow truck stuck in the riverbed back at the crossroads. So they took the old wrecker and recovered the new one In the Eel River (ed note Ferndale is just south of the Eel River). The local hooligans stole the truck and since it was delivered with only a couple gallons of fuel, ran out of gas while “wheeling” it.
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A Ferndale Willys dealer originally used this truck wrecker to tow disabled vehicles. He also used it as a customer demonstration vehicle.
According to a February 1956 article in Willys News This jeep owner was using a jeep-a-trencher to launch his pipeline business.
Charles shared pictures of this odd French vehicle called a Laffly.
This unique South Africa Personnel Carrier was owned by the Union Mine. That’s one strong looking roof! In the last photo it looks like there’s another one of these in the background. See new ones here.
http://www.clearasset.co.za/asset/view/1284/jeep-personnel-carrier
This is a rough project.
“THIS IS A VERY EARLY PRODUCTION WILLYS MB. IT HAS SLAT GRILL AND REAR WILLYS SCRIPT. THE VIN IS I02095.
THIS CAME FROM A FARMERS FIELD WHERE IT HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE THE 1950’S. THE JEEP FLOOR BOARD IS VERY RUSTY BUT THE REAR IS PRETTY GOOD. THE MOTOR WAS COVERED AND HAS OIL IN IT. TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE ARE STILL IN THE JEEP. THIS WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT WILLYS TO RESTORE GIVEN IT IS SUCH AN EARLY PRODUCTION. PLEASE SEE ALL THE PICTURES WHICH INCLUDE A LOT OF PARTS. NO TITLE. WILL PROVIDE BILL OF SALE.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
RJ is selling his good looking CJ-6.
“I have for sale my 1967 CJ6 half cab. It was a frame off restoration, however, paint color and half cab is not original to the jeep. A lot of new and rebuilt part. Original drivetrain; Dauntless V6 engine with rebuilt T86 transmission and T18 transfer case. Dana 27 front axle, Dana 44 rear. All new steering linkage with rebuilt Ross steering box. Driven 2,3 times weekly. Starts right up and gets a lot of attention everywhere you go. Asking $11,000 OBO. Located in South Louisiana.”
A rare Willys Cargo-Personnel Carrier is about to undergo a restoration by the Ione Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West. This one is in pretty rough shape and sports the 6-226 Hurricane Motor. However, the running gear had already been gone through.
Information and specs beyond the brochure are difficult to find. Even good photos of them are rare. If anyone has any additional information on these, email Robert at buckydodle@yahoo.com.
Below are some pics of the jeep:
There must be some other photos of these Ferris Jeeps somewhere.
“Foreman sitting in his Willys Jeep at the Ferris Orange Groves on US 41 in Floral City, Florida. Card is unused.”
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