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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 .
Josh forwarded this ad for a modified jeep. It’s not quite as nice as Wally Cohn’s, but you’ll still spend some time looking at it. Note the plow setup on the front.
http://sarasota.es.craigslist.org/pts/4636269655.html
Here are some more photos from Charles!
Steve’s got his ‘weather block’ prepared for winter!
“With the days getting shorter, and the weather patterns starting to change, it’s time to set up my Weather Block. As you can tell, this photo was taken on a cloudy day. Here are the instructions I place in my kitchen so when I look out the window I will know how to interpret my weather block. What else do you do with an old Willys engine?
Dry Block – Fair weather
Shadow under Block – Sunny
No Shadow under Block – Cloudy
Wet Block – Rainy
Invisible block – Foggy
Swaying Block – Windy
Horizontal Block – Wind Storm
White block – Snowy
Bouncing Block – Earthquake
Water Flowing Around Block – Flood
Flashing Block – Thunder Storm
Missing Block – Tornado
My Weather Block even tells you the season:
Hot Block – Summer
Leaf Covered Block – Autumn
Cold Block – Winter
Grass Growing on Block – Spring
These photos were published in the Philadelphia Inquirer in July 27, 1943. In the top pic it looks like the driver jumped this off the end of a dock.
UPDATE: Was $175. **Status Unknown**
Bob spotted this toy at the I-76 antique mall in Rootstown, Ohio.
Not perfect, but still a neat piece.
“JEEP dealer sign,1970’s.this is an original sign that was once illuminated from behind,It is missing the centre out of the ‘P’ but this can be fixed with paint or vinyl.approx 5’long and 3 ft height. Collectors item”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/clt/4720063767.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
Runs and drives.
“This is a 1952 Willys Overland pickup truck. This does run & drives. It has a 350 Chevy V8. 4 speed transmission, new gas tank. Good Title. $ 2800.00 cash. Please call the phone number. I`m listing this for someone else. He has all the answers.”
Needs motor rebuilt at the very least.
“1946 JEEP WILLING : FUN/GREAT LOOKING VEHICLE. I’M NOT FINDING THE TIME TO FINISH PUTTING THE ENGINE BACK IN.
JEEP AND ENGINE STORES INSIDE THE BARN, WE MOVED THEM OUTSIDE TO TAKE PICTURES.”
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/for/4721051802.html
Not much VEC left in this #15462.
“project, but all there, solid tub, have two hoods and roll cage, ford engine.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4720154534.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950
“Willys Jeep CJ2A complete project. Solid frame and body not too bad, needs some patching. Currently not running due to distributor swap that needs completed. No top but includes rollbar that is not shown in picture. This will make a fun project or off road vehicle. Bill of sale only, no title but has all identification tags in place and original and has had police check completed.”
It’s a project or parts jeep.
“1947 CJ-2A Willys Jeeps
850 OBO
It has the marks of the CJ-2A which means extra lining on the cylinder wall and a double solenoid
Complete all original
On 33’s
Frames are in great shape!!!
All you need to do is connect a few wires,get a hot battery, gas and it will run.”
http://cenla.craigslist.org/atq/4720508256.html
No pics provided.
“43 Ford gpw fresh motor pool style frame off restoration. Lots of new parts rebuilt ford engine 20 miles on odom. Navy grey (corect blue ish grey) original body’ This is a spectacular looking jeep. comes with a trailer to transport on 06 6×12 pj trailer tandem axle, brakes. Current tags black and yellow plate.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/4719989322.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $550
Motor stuck. No title.
“Motor is stuck. Drive train is complete. Solid frame. Hydraulic plow. NO TITLE.’
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/4720279370.html
These pull toy jeep plans were published in the January 1944 issue of Popular Science by C.W. Bertsch.
In June of 1946, around 10,000 Veterans appeared at the Benicia armory in the hope of buying one of the 1,588 WWII jeeps for sale. The article was published in the June 25, 1946, issue of the Utica Daily Press (pg3).
Here’s a DJ-3A Dispatcher Ad from January 6,1956, published in the Herald Statesmen in Yonkers, NY. If you lived in Elmira, New York, you’d have seen the same ad, but with a price that was over $200 more ($1583)! Carmel, New York, had the best price at $1249.
This ad was published six years later in a 1962 issue of the Herald Statesman.
Check out this beautiful 1958 CJ-5 Fire Jeep that appears to have been owned at one time by Douglas Aircraft Company, which merged with McDonnell Aircraft in 1967 to become McDonnell Douglas. It will be auctioned Saturday, November 15, in Red Wing, Minnesota.
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2215382&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
Here’s a rear PTO equipped CJ-2A that will be auctioned Saturday, November 8th, in Merom, Indiana. Note the unusual overhead apparatus. What type of tires are those?
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2254982&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.
The motor is updated. Looks in good shape.
“This Willys is in great. Original wheels, tires, seats, body. The engine was swapped for a Ford Maverick inline 6 and had the brakes and steering upgraded. Which makes for a much better ride than the original flathead 4. This would be a great start for a full restoration or you might just be looking for a fun hobby and sunday cruiser. Either way it runs and drives beautifully.”
This CJ-5 will be auctioned on Friday, October 24th, in Pike County, Illinois.
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2267649&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: **Sold at auction for $650.**
A CJ-3B will be auctioned Friday, October 24th, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. There appears to be rust near the driver’s step.
This Sunday a 1946 CJ-2A will be auction off in Marthasville, Missouri.
“1946 Willys Jeep with title, running condition”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2238083&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000. Jeff notes he is open to offers.
This has been disassembled.
“I want to sell this Willys with some rare options to help finance another project. It was purchased new in 1950 with the Monroe 3 point hitch and rare front bumper weight installed. It has the dash mounted throttle that operated the governor which was missing when I got it. The jeep needs total restoration, floors are bad as well as the hat channels and is currently apart with the frame on a rotisserie as shown in one photo. The motor has been run and has a rebuilt carb, new water pump, and the valves have been lapped. Title is not a problem as bill of sale only on a vehicle this old in this state.”
http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/4715670376.html
This appears to have a MB body on a CJ-5 chassis of some vintage.
“1945 Jeep MB military body. With a 231 Buick odd fire V6. It has 310 miles on it since it was gone through. Bored 40 over new cam new crank new pistons valves were done high volume high pressure oil pump new water pump new fuel pump. Electric fan along with the mechanical fan for cooling. Trans had all new gears put in transfer case was replaced with new one with large idler shaft. Had new gauges put in had some high back bucket seats with shoulder and lap harness put in. 8000lb winch with remote. Has electric wipers, electric fuel pump along with the mechanical one, heater, a set of mag rims and tires go with it. New top, lots of other stuff was done just to hard to tell it all. Sweet running old Jeep if you are in to that kind of a ride. This was all done in 2007 and it has sat in a garage ever since except to take it out to license it and out on some of the trails around Morgan.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1711348?ad_cid=9
