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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 .
All I have to say is, brrrrrr.
Jim wrote, “These are three prints from some old negatives which show my Dad driving out to feed hay to the livestock. My brother John is in the back of the jeep and my brother Ed is on the hay loaded in the trailer. The photos were taken at my parents’ farm in Halltown MO in winter of 1969 or 1970. Now you know why John and Ed live in Florida.”
Damian wrote to tell me that a favorite drag jeep of mine, Rapid Transit, is racing under a new owner and a new power train. It looks like it uses a Bobcat hood and (likely) body.
He writes, “believe it or not this jeep is still around in the cleves, ohio area and races regularly, but it is now a center seater 2wd and has a small block chevy, i race with the current owner and also do photography.”
You can view Damian’s photos on Facebook. Below is a comparison between the old and new racer.
Vintage Rapid Transit (from the 80s?):
After (one of Damian’s photos):
UPDATE: I’m told this sold. This was listed at $1200.
Here’s a great price on a running Fleet Van that Jesse spotted.
“Must go cleaning out garage.Good project vehicle,motor runs good and 3 speed tranny works well. Have all the glass, bumpers and trim. Lost interest in this project.1200”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Looks solid, though not 100% original.
“1953 Willy’s Jeep 4×4 all original 4 cylinder straight garaged, asking $7000.00 offers considered.”
Starts and runs, but needs brakes.
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3A Flat Fender, All original, except 12 volt electrical system and big brakes. Just out of in side storage with Non Op. Starts and runs. Cherry body with out damage. Small TLC required, the gas tank needs to be cleaned, new master cylinder has been installed, but system lines need to be bleed. If you have any questions please call. I will not respond to e-mails $3,500 O.B.O. Larry 510-376-4750”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4139952695.html
UPDATE: Was $10,500. Status Unknown.
(10/21/2013) This certainly looks parade ready, but calling it ‘show room’ condition seems a stretch.
“1953 Willys cj3b restoration
Showroom condition , parade ready, original drivetrain , runs and drives like new.
Was in new car dealer’s showroom.. NO DISAPPOINTMENT…..Serious buyers only,
Rebuilt engine, trans, brakes, front and rear diff, u joints, transfer case,
New, body panels, radiator, fuel tank, leaf springs, shocks, seats, 5 tires, 5 wheels
Complete 1953 Willys Jeep service manual
1200 miles since restoration”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(03/29/2013) This has a few patches, but it runs and drives.
“Dad bought this new. I’m the 2nd owner. Have title. Runs and drives. Needs brake work. Body is functional w/no holes in floor pan. Frame is in excellent shape. New radiator. Best offer w/reserve. Drivers door and rear hatch are available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Body is a ittle rough, but it appears to run and drive.
“47′ Willys Jeep CJ2A. Runs fine, clean title, decent body, stock 4, new fuel tank, new rear springs, Have shop? Great winter project. $4200 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
“56 Willies Wagon, Dodge 318 Motor, 4 speed trany, runs and drives. Needs a battery and a tune up. Has brand new tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
This runs!
“1946 Jeep CJ2A. Body shot but engine runs (Flathead 4 cyl). All running gear is included. It also has a winch (the motor runs on the winch). $600, partial trade, OBO.”
Here’s a flatfenderized and modified CJ-5.
“I am selling a 1974 4×4 Jeep with a Willys body kit, part#673859 M38 with the receipt, low mileage on built up inline six that is very powerful. Low mileage on Southbend Clutch, radiator, greasable leaf spring hangers, drive train, electric cooling fan, ect. New Carter carburetor, new starter, new built up newer style alternator, new solenoid, ect. It has a Dana 44 rear end. It comes with a bikini top only. It has 36×14.50r15 Mickey Thompson tires with at least 85% tread left on aluminum wheels. The interior is all Rhino lined. It has sealed tail lights as well as front blinkers. It has a full gauge set that all work. It is black with a partial camouflage wrap that is removable. I just fully serviced and greased it. The body kits are going for 2,200-3,800 dollars alone, the tires would be another 2,500. This is a great deal and a really fun lightweight toy or streetable Jeep.”
http://texoma.craigslist.org/cto/4139475290.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Needs work.
“1946 Willys CJ2A. Needs brakes and fuel pump. Haven’t drove for 1 year. Original motor. Asking $2000 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
Hard to say home much value is here.
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2-A, Kaiser, Flat Fender, Willis
No title
Pictures speak for the condition
No motor
Text or call. It’s a business phone, if no answer leave a message and I’ll get back to you asap.”
Needs wiring.
“1954 Willy’s CJ3B Jeep with high hood. Has original 4 cylinder overhead valve. New body work done with new paint. New tires with aluminum wheels. Original wheels included. Jeep needs new wiring as it was removed for body work.
Please email me if interested
Thank you for your interest,
Mark”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/4141078712.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Mark listed this over at jeeptruck.com.
“Reduced price to sell at $1500 is an early 1950’s Willys Overland 4X4 Truck. It has 68,445 miles on the odometer and has a four cylinder engine that runs fine and does not smoke.”
This is a project.
“I have a solid little willys that I don’t have time to finish. All of the metal is solid and good (one small patch in back needed). It has a 289 hipo mustang engine that runs. All the other drivetrain is stock but the steering box was relocated. This is a project but it would make a great winter project. Not much cooler than a old flat fender jeep. I have other parts too! Steering column, seats, roll bar etc.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4140860724.html
UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD**
“1948 Willys Jeep cj2a with new leaf springs front and rear,Solex carb,electronic distributer,plugs,wires,coil,water pump,brake master cylinder,rear main bearing seal and front motor mounts. It has 11″ brakes, tow bar. Waren overdrive,Best top and doors,extra motor mounts,trans mounts and transfer case mounts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was make offer
(10/14/2013) These are projects/parts jeeps.
“1948 and 1949 willys jeeps for sale one rebuilt 4cyl. flat head, one rebuilt frame,one and a half, complete bodies, one hard top, one big tool extention box, tires wheels and every thing else in can find after six years of puting it all together to make one willys jeep.. reason for selling, is i broke my shoulder and will have replacment surgury in a while and i cant finsh the project… ALL OR NOTHING I WONT PART OUT i can help haul to your location for .75 cents a mile like i said make me an offer… might do trades depends??? metal theives stole some on the body parts, the front clip and the radiators i have one radiator that is not tested…. make offer,,, due to work im only home on sunday”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(09/13/2013) It’s got some rust.
“Don’t know the year and has no title. Was running great in 1986, and has been stored under cover or in a barn since then. Has some body rust, but only minor surface rust on frame and drivetrain. Trans. won’t go in gear, but transfer case seems to shift normal. Motor turns over but has no spark. I just sold the property where this was stored and loaded it onto one of my trucks so I would like to go ahead and get this sold (it is outside now). Local delivery may be possible.”
UPDATE: Thanks for all the well wishes. We had a wonderful evening! Next updates are Monday morning. I also picked up my T-18 from Daryl (thanks) and some assorted parts to help complete the drive train.
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Saturday was my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!
L to R: My mom’s sister Marilyn (AKA my book editor), Mom (Marjorie), Dad (Karl), and Dad’s brother B.B. This was taken on October 19, 1963, the date of their marriage.
We’ve traveled to the Seattle area to spend the weekend with family to celebrate, so eWillys will be a little disrupted until Monday morning’s posts. During our trip from Pasco to Seattle we detoured north to Wenatchee to pick up my great aunt. While there, we spotted a couple vintage jeeps (photos I’ll share on Monday). We even discovered (via the web) a “Jeepers It’s Bagels” Bagelry, which apparently has nothing to do with jeeps. Unfortunately, it will be closed by the time we arrive back in Wenatchee on Sunday to investigate.
Here’s a 1947 short story in “The Land” about the importance of the ubiquitous jeep to at least one farm in Australia. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page11396417
Charles forwarded these photos.
Here’s another great Baltimore Sun Archive photo that Marc found. It shows a jeep named Kitty traveling through a canal in England during the winter.
View all the information on ebay
Charles forwarded this photo of a CJ-3A and trailer, with a few more jeeps in the background.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
Joe spotted this Jeepster that maybe only a Green Bay Packer fan could love?
“THIS IS A UNIQUE ARIZONA BODY FOR THE PURPOSE OF YARD ART OR BRING BACK TO LIFE WITH RUNNING GEAR, GAUGES, ETC, I PRESENTLY HAVE AS A GREEN BAY PACKER KIND OF BAR CAR BECAUSE OF THE FLAT FENDERS*MISSING HOOD & GRILL HAVE LOCATED PARTS***DOES NOT COME WITH INTERIOR SEASTS AS SEEN IN PHOTO***NO TITLE ***”
