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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $4000.
“This jeep has been stored in the garage for 40 years
from 1973 and is still there.
It ran when it was stored and needed some work done at that time.
It was never moved or started and no attempts were made to do any repairs since 1973
It was one of these projects my father never got to finish”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
(01/06/2014) Does not run.
“I want to trade my willys jeep for a dirt bike or two. Jeep has after market straight 6 (currently not running) call or text for more info”
You may remember Ed Wilson’s father’s Egypt photos from yesterday. Well, Ed’s got a couple jeeps himself (a 1962 CJ-5 and a 1947 CJ-2A). Both have an unusual story.
Ed reports from Canada, “This is my first jeep that I got almost 20 years ago and have still not completed a restoration. Long story… but when I was buying it I was in the owners home looking at original photos in an album. I was very focused on the purchase and pictures, but then realized that I was in a room surrounded by gold records on the wall! It turns out, I was sitting on Bryan Adams bed in his bedroom of his family’s house. I ended up having a long talk with his mom and step dad.”
Here is the picture of my jeep with Bryan Adams step dad and his wife…not Bryan Adams mom the day of purchase. Note the winch.
This is after some use.
Now it’s ready for some work.
Ed’s second jeep is a 1947 CJ-2A. He writes, “My 47 cj2a has an interesting story as well. I purchased it from a guy that worked all his life in his dad’s jeep dealership. He has had a jeepster all his driving life and you can find a picture of it and his story in the link below. It is also a Kelowna jeep. His dad was named “Mr. Jeep” by Willys. You can learn more about “Mr. Jeep” by reading this story about “Mr. Jeep’s” first Jeepster (that he still owns):
Charles forwarded these two photos of women in jeeps.
Actress and singer Marlene Dietrich can be seen in the first photo:
The second photo shows Ruth Cowan, a reporter during WWII.
This fun card was spotted on Etsy, but is no longer available for sale.
Marc found this rare card.
“USA Combat Units (R166) card. Nice condition example of an very desirable card from a popular and VERY tough series. Sharp corners, and NO CREASES!!!! This would be an excellent example for a “R” type set or an upgrade for almost any R166 set!!! I believe that the photos accurately show the card’s condition. A very nice example of a card from a popular and difficult-to-complete set. This card is a solid example and would be great for one who loves cards. The winning bidder is certain to be happy with their purchase!!! Ready for submission to PSA for a very high grade!!!”
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I think this is the first photo of the GPA production line that I’ve seen.
“1943 Press Photo Sea Jeep production fro the Army in Dearborn Michigan”
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UPDATE: I just picked this one up for $12.95 on eBay tonight. This is part of a series of “Back The Attack” Envelopes with different images. I’m still trying to determine what Goff’s full name was.
During WWII there were 8 different Public War Loan Drives. For the third War Loan Drive, or War Bond Drive, the Treasury department selected the theme “Back the Attack — Buy War Bonds.” The goal of the bond drive was to raise fifteen billion dollars.
This sold on eBay in January 2014 for $50.
Why do they load the jeep with people in it?
“1948 Press Photo Canadian jeep being loaded at Pearl Harbor”
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500
(01/27/2012) This looks good.
“52 willys jeep
Completely Restored to original condition
Also has canvas top and doors brand new also
this is not a fiberglass body. it is a completely new metal tub
Posting for my grandpa
asking 9500** reasonable offers considered**
Call 906 786- five- five- two- two”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/3742319827.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
This looks like a good price.
“I am selling my project Jeep, we are moving Wednesday and it needs to go. Currently it is torn apart as I was re-finishing the frame. It needs some work, but it is a rare bird. It does not have a powertrain, or seats. Even if you just buy it and take sell it off seperatley as parts you will make money. I would, but I can’t move it and don’t have time to sell it. I am asking 400obo, or I would also take a trade for something that goes boom.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
There looks like value here.
“1957 Jeep FC150 FWD
with after market dually wheel set up.
4 cylinder Jeep Engine. 3 Pieces of Stake bed in place”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(05/24/2013) I think I’ve seen this one for sale. The way the body sits looks familiar.
“4×4 all working run and drives. Can be set up for Street or Mud or trail. Contact for more info or if you have any questions. 283sbc, daina front and rear, daina transfer-case , front and rear locks. great fun rig just time to move onto something new. 4500 OBO cash talks and may ease price. Open to all offers worst i can say is no, we maybe able to work a deal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
The data plates might be the best part of this jeep.
“Here is a 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A that is shot but has some useable parts. Serial number 28759. The tub is shot. The frame is shot. The engine is frozen solid. I managed to remove 2 spark plugs and the other 2 broke off in the head. I filled the cylinders with ATF. Then my dumbass broke off an “easy out” in one of the plug holes. Now the head will have to come off to be repaired. 🙁 I do have the radiator for the jeep and it’s included in the sale. I do not have a title for the Jeep. All the data plates are there and match each other. Windshield does fold down. The tires are all 7.00-16. There are no tie rods on the front wheels. The trans shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear. But not between reverse and 1st. The transfer case levers both move. I will also give the winning bidder a hood, Grill and 2 fenders from a CJ3B. All beat up but better than nothing. ;)”
UPDATE: Was $300. **SOLD**
Here’s a unique hood for a project.
“I have an old Willys Jeep Hood this has the small nose on it. Hood has rows of louvers on top. Great for any restore or custom truck hot rod rat rod pickup Kaiser wagon wagoneer chop top truck suv”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $1000.
(01/31/2014) Looks like the rear is cut.
“WW2 Ford GPW for parts. Bad body,bad frame. Motor is out of jeep and taken apart and is an MB motor. Selling the whole jeep for parts,will not separate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500.
(12/14/2013) It looks the body has been nicely adapted to the CJ-7 chassis.
“1943 willys built by ford cj7 chassis 350/350 ps,36″ tires incl spare,winch runs great trade for street rod or? ”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2000.
(05/28/2013) There is some parts value, but I doubt there is $2000 worth.
“1942 willys cj2a restoration project has ” v-6 dauntless 231 ci” has been sitting for longtime needs work”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850
(01/29/2014) It’s a project.
“NEW PLUGS, WIRES, BRAKES, WHEEL CYLINDERS. JEEP RAN 2 YEARS AGO WHEN TAKEN APART. MOSR PARTS ARE HERE. SEATS MISSING, 4 SPARE JEEP WHEELS. NO TITLE CAN BE BONDED FOR ABOUT $100.00. HAVE A NEW BLUE SOFT TOP THAT CAN GO WITH IT. $1000.00 O.B.O.”
UPDATE:Was $9500. **SOLD**
(03/11/2013) This custom jeep looks fun.
“Totally custom 1960 willey,s jeep HOT ROD 400+hp 2800 miles since built, chevy 350, lowered, demon carb, award winner 2012 custom before 1965. roll bar ,MUST SEE and DRIVE”
Ed Wilson wanted to share some unusual jeeps photos from Egypt. They were taken in 1962 by his father Captain Harry Wilson during his United Nations duties in Egypt, while serving with the Canadian Army.
Ed notes that a few years ago his father searched for a tiny place called Sharm el-Sheikh where Harry and a fellow officer served during 1962. Their job was to look after a desalination plant. Instead of locating the hut where the two of them and a local family that cooked for them had lived, Harry was blown away to discover a billion dollar resort. No doubt the hut and the family are long gone.
The “MIL-GOVT” painted on the front of this jeep’s windshield was interesting. This is the American First Army near the Roer River.jpg
I’d think this was a movie, except that the identifying numbers on this GPW are taped over on the hood and windshield.
This photo shows General Bradley handing a gun to Major Konev
You might remember that Ann and I visited the Shelburne Museum in June of 2013. According to this brochure, they used to have a jeep-train (which they called the museum barge). I’ll do some searches for more photos.
One here: Shelburne Museum Map on eBay
A second map here: Shelburne Museum Map on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This early 1950s postcard from Pensacola, Florida, shows a CJ-2A or CJ-3A turning onto Palafox Street, which was a main drag (still is?). I’ve not been to Pensacola . . . yet. Ann would like to do a drive down to the Florida Keys and back. We are probably a year or two away from that trip.
“THIS IS A NICE EARLY POSTCARD SHOWING DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, ON PALAFOX STREET FROM A LONG TIME AGO. I SEE THE RHODES BUILDING AND THEATER ON THE RIGHT, AND I CAN ALMOST MAKE OUT THE MARQUEE, BUT PARTS OF IT ARE NOT THERE. I SEE A HUGE BUILDING ON THE LEFT, WHICH OBVIOUSLY WAS A HOTEL,”
