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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 .
It’s a project.
“Great project vehicle. Body has some rust. Comes with 71′ Buick V6 225, trans and transfer. Case needs to be trailered. $1,000.00 OBO. Has title. Serious buyers only. Text only or e-mail. Leave your contact info in e-mail please.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4772782544.html
UPDATE: *SOLD*
Seller plans to scrap what he can’t sell.
“All parts shown in photo. No engine. Also have transmission case which is not shown in pictures. Will part it out, sell as whole, or take to scrap yard if it doesnt sell. ”
Body is not for sale. Only chassis and the hardtop.
“1947 Willys jeep cj2a frame with axles, wheels, tires, and whatever is still attached. What you see is what you get. Also have an aluminum hard top with glass side windows. Top has hail dents. Jeep body is NOT for sale. Parts only. Offers.”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/4771248863.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Lots of floor rust.
“I have a nice original Willys Jeep CJ2A tub which the side panels are in decent shape for there age but this would need front floors. This is just the stripped out tub for $500 nothing else comes with it. If you want the tub to be sold with the title its another $150.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(07/28/2014) This is back up for ‘possible’ sale. It’s an unusual build. It’s listed as a ‘1948 willys jeep m38’.
“I was posting some other items and thought I would post this vehicle and test the waters. I’m not really wanting to sell this just got it up and running. It is tagged road legal (barely) It always draws attention and looks. It is a reproduction m38 willys flat fender tub. sitting on a 1978 ford bronco frame that has been bobbed. There is a 6 inch rancho lift with 35″ tires. The engine is a 1976 ford 400 big block! the motor weighs almost as much as the tub! It is a beast sounds good and runs great. It has a hydro boost brake booster. The hood was raised two inches and the nose was stretched about 8 inches to accommodate the motor, nice 4 core radiator, doesn’t get hot. Full roll cage attached to the frame. 5 point harnesses. It does have a heater and a manual wiper on driver side. New windshield that can tilt out. Painless wiring box. All new wiring. lights work. There is a locker in the rear, not sure on the gear ratio. the 4×4 works. It has a c6 transmission with b&m shifter. I believe I know what this is worth and I know what I have put into it. I’m very curious what someone else would be willing to offer for it. Please no low ballers I know it is worth more than a “plane jane” wrangler so don’t make offers less than that! If you are looking for a one of kind rock crawler that is street legal this is it! It is not a show vehicle it has just enough patina & roughness that makes it look good and you don’t mind taking it off road. Yet, it still looks good at the local drive in too!”
UPDATE: Was $8500. **Status Unknown**
JAAP correctly noted this was built from an Allis-Chambers M7 Snowcat platform. Here’s a restoration of a M7 for comparison: http://www.robertsarmory.com/M7-snow-tractor.htm
“Here is your opportunity to get a great piece of American ingenuity and history. This is a one of a kind train built back in the 1950’s by hand. I do not know anything of the man that built it but believe he must have had some railroad experience or a great understanding of how a train operates on the tracks. The train is built with front suspension that allows it to turn with the tracks along with allowing it to float into the turns with the spring suspension. The rear of the train is designed with the same setup. The drivetrain is built of a war time 1944 Willys Jeep. It has the L-head 134.2 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder Go Devil Engine. Followed up with a T-84 3 speed transmission. The transmission has what looks to be a custom transmission brake on it for slowing the train. The transmission is followed up by a shortened drive shaft to a narrowed rear-end to which came from the same jeep.
The motor spins free and everything looks to be in place as well as the transmission shifting. I have not tried to start it. Last time it was reported to be ran is when it was parked about 20 years ago. The rest of the train is built with a stout frame and a beautifully done engine cover hand formed from numerous sheets of skins to give it a period correct look of its time. The head light is from a 1941 Chevrolet car.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(11/19/2013) Some changes to this rig.
“47Willys, F head 4 cyl. T90 tranny, Spicer 18 twin stick, 33 inch meaty tires. Spare with double fuel can rack. Tilt & telescoping steering column. 11 gal. aluminum fuel tank. Power steering, hydrolic parking brake. Dana 44 rear with Detroit locker. Warn front hubs. Hi back buckets with ammo can tool box/rear seat. Just painted, rust proof undercoat and inner tub rhino lined. Sure I’m forgetting something. Load of extra parts(front end, transmission, transfer case, axles, towbar, gears, etc.)”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/14/2014) Nice set of turbine rims.
“Fresh 327
2 1/2″ exhaust
Factory GM manifols
New paint-flat black
New 32″ BFG mud T/A’s
New upholstery
GM power steering
All new wiring and fuse block
No rust on floors or body
Stereo, CD, ipod connection
Factory 3 speed transmission and transfer case
Factory front and rear axles
11″ brakes
LED running and tail lights”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/4772433014.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
(09/06/2014) Nice Seabee themed jeep.
“completely restored CJ3a in Coast Guard colors. Has 12 volt system with appropriate starter. Everything new. Might consider trade for willys P/U of equal value.”
Just a few posts tonight.
This jeep is featured at a Brussels military museum (Royal Armed Forces Museum?)
Here are some miscellaneous photos:
The Austin Bantam Society shared a link to this interesting story about the use of a laser scanner by Direct Dimensions, INC, to scan what they describe as the Bantam BRC frame, but is really a BRC-60 frame according to Bill Spear. I’d read that the frame broke after heavy testing, but I don’t see any obvious breaks. I didn’t know it had been saved. It definitely has decayed.
http://www.laserdesign.com/project_news/200/
Bantam BRC original prototype frame
At the bottom of the last photo check out the jeep with the cement mixer.
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This modified jeep reminds me a great deal of Wally Cohn’s jeep. The photos was posted on G503’s Facebook page.
Photo of modified jeep from 1946 Germany
Wally Cohn’s modified sedan jeep. Kind of an original jeepster
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700
(11/13/2014) No pics provided.
“This a 1942 (I think) Willys MB Jeep. It appears to all military except the headlights which appear to CJ 2 A type. Needs restoring. I bought it as a project and realize I have no time. Engine turns over, but I have not run it. It has a set of wheels from an M 151 and tires that hold air.”
Blaine discovered a thread at SCALE MOTORCARS about a guy named Barry who builds scale car wreck dioramas. Included in the different dioramas is a pretty neat scale model of a jeep graveyard. Barry built it based on photographs of an actual location. The setting and condition of the jeeps look a lot like the photo I shared earlier this month from Price of Wales, Papau New Guinea.
Click here and scroll to the bottom of that page to see all the photos
UPDATE: I first published this in 2009. I thought it was worth an update, so I’ve added some better photos.
Note: Some of these photos are posted online as being at the Coolidge wreck when they are really from the nearby Million Dollar Point dump. I believe I have the photos under the correct locations, but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
1) Wreck of the SS President Coolidge. Built in 1931 as a luxury liner, the SS President Coolidge was drafted into WWII service and painted gray. While navigating the islands of the Republic of Vanuatu in the Pacific during the war, the Coolidge hit a cluster of recently deployed American mines. The ship listed to the right as more than 5,000 troops were forced to abandon it, leaving behind guns, helmet, jeeps, tanks, rations, medical supplies — all of which sank with the ship in 70-to-240 feet of water about 100 yards from shore.
This jeep is entombed in hold #2 at a depth of 110 feet:
The Yacht Lorelei Blog features these photos from 2012:
2) Million Dollar Point is another area in the Republic of Vanuatu where jeeps and other equipment was dumped. Located just off the coast of Espirito Santo Island, the area is full of “jeeps, six-wheel drive trucks, bulldozers, semi-trailers, fork lifts, tractors, bound sheets of corrugated iron, unopened boxes of clothing, and cases of Coca-Cola….” dumped by American troops as a way of disposing of the items. Learn more here. Below are two photos of jeeps:
The Yacht Lorelei Blog shared these two jeep photos from Million Dollar Point:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
Looks like both jeeps no long have windshields.
“You are bidding on an original press photo featuring . Photo is 6” x 5” in size.”
I’ve seen a variety of jeep matchbook covers, but I believe this is the first with a military theme. It doesn’t seem to be advertising anything either.
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I believe this “I was the one that couldn’t even change a tire” postcard has the WAAC working on a jeep. It’s not one of the better jeep drawings we have seen.
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It’s not a very large game, but still kind of a neat piece.
“World War 2 jeep board games for sale. Outside shows wear, but inside is in very good condition.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/clt/4770405340.html
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $6500
“1963 CJ3B Willys Jeep. 38,200 original miles. Original VIN Tag. Original 4 cyl F Head Engine. New paint in 2012 matched to original paint code. Clear blue Texas Title. Rebuilt starter. New shocks. New battery. PTO Winch on front. Tow Bar. May include new front and rear springs for the right price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
This has a motor upgrade and the Hudson steering upgrade.
“Rare 1967 Willy’s CJ6. Only 50,000 ever made. 20″ longer than a CJ5. (101″ wheelbase). 258 inline 6 cylinder engine is bigger than stock. Custom recessed firewall to fit engine. Custom pin-striping, tail lights, and rear seat. Two gas tanks. New battery. Runs great. little rust. Comes with ragtop.”
