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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 .
UPDATE: Status unknown
(02/03/2013) “Small Block Ford
Current non-op, last licensed in 2004
$1400 OBO”
As it happens on the web, Art found a picture posted at the Jeep Wrangler Facebook Page and posted it on the Jeep Thing page. I saw the picture and wondered where it was taken, so I reposted it. Roberto had the answer, which leads us to a post about Jeep Village.
Opened in 1947, Jeep Village operates a shop just south of Paris in Chevilly Larue and another in the South of France at Aix en Provence. The sell vintage flatties and manufacture and sell parts. The resell MD Juan tubs as well.
You can read about them on Facebook Or visit their website
Here’s a picture floating around Facebook:
Here’s a picture from the Jeep Village’s Paris site:
This is the shop in Southern France:
Guy shared a video of someone who build a FJ-3A model using what you see below.
He turned this:
Into this:
Sarge Mark spotted a variety of stretched MBs/GPWs on a 2009 post from Jeep-jitsu. You can see all the photos here:
http://jeep-jitsu.blogspot.com/2009/12/blasts-from-past-pre-cj-6-jeeps.html
You can view other stretched jeeps that I have found for sale or around the web here, some in odd ways.
I never imagined someone would make soldier figurine soaps.
“This is a wonderful vintage children’s set, designed for little boys by the Helene Pessl Company. It is an Army Jeep with three figural soap soldiers. This set is from the 1940’s or 1950’s, as best I have been able to determine. The Soldiers fit into the bottom of the Jeep, and the Jeep slips into the outer box. It is in decent condition, showing some wear on the Jeep parts that fold, and appears to be missing a couple cardboard details from the Jeep. The soaps have never been used… it is being sold ‘as is’. The entire package measures 7 inches (17.5 cm) long by 3 inches (8 cm) wide and 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall.”
View all the information on eBay
The woman says, “I didn’t think a JEEP COULD BE STOPPED.”
The solider says, “You stopped the JEEP — But, I’m just STARTING!”
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UPDATE: The auction reached $39,100, but the reserve was not met. Was on eBay
“For sale is a 1940 Willys MA prototype military jeep. It is my understanding that there was only 1,500 of these jeeps built and offered to the Army. This body style was never used again. I have learned that there are only around 30 of these jeeps left in existence. I have also been told by another MA jeep owner that this might be the only almost complete, running, original unrestored MA jeep in the world with visible WWII numbers on the hood. I feel that this jeep should never be restored or there will be no originals left. I don’t want to mislead you: the seats, bumper and gas tank are professionally reproduced duplicates. The gas tank was done by John Geesink from New Zealand. And the grill & seats were done by Jimmy Strauss in California.
This jeep was bought by my father almost 50 years ago. It was always kept inside. There is no rust problem. Has all 5 original wheels. The rebuilt original MA tranny needs to be installed. I have the shifting column. The windshield is off a Willys WWII slatgrill jeep. Motor is original. Radiator is not original. I have an extra MA head, extra bell housing, other top bow parts and machine gun strap footman loops (they are longer to allow for wider strap to secure machine gun to rear of jeep on both sides.) Jeep is not totally original, but close. It has wrong steering bell crank. Needs 2 notched axles, proper radiator, carburator, air filter, fuel filter, horn, back seat. What you see is what you get. As seen in pictures, the jeep has very little rust or damage to hat channels and body underneath. Forgot to mention: the rear wheel wells behind both seats, as seen in pictures hae been cut to allow seat to go back further. When my dad bought it, it had a bench seat in it.
I have mentioned that this jeep is a running jeep. Tires are no good and carburator may or may not need to be rebuilt before trying to start this jeep. Other than that, the new gas tank needs to be hooked up, a battery put in it and it should run, just like it did 50 years ago, when I watched my father shut it off and park it in the garage. Hope you get as much enjoyment from this jeep as we have. It is time for Dad to retire. Long live the Willys jeep!”
This looks great for the price.
“This Jeep is in very good condition and runs well, does not have rust problems. It has the original engine (army green). The Jeep has 24200 miles on it, the engine was rebuilt at 19058 miles by Rustys 4×4. The jeep has a 12 volt system with elec/vacume wipers, army data plates and black-out swithches. Recent brake and carburetor work, it has a Best Top and a Bikini top, rollbar and tow bar. Jeep enthusiasts consider this military jeep one of the best jeeps every built. Vintage collectors could restore this jeep. I have all the repair receipts since 1989. If interested PLEASE CALL 541-899-7013 or 541-592-4899 we check our messages freguently and we will return your call if we miss it.”
http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/3623833713.html
It runs. The engine looks like it was all sprayed at once.
“Willys cj3b good condition. Runs good. 2000 obo. Call 320 336 8389. Ask for Marty. No texts or emails please”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/3624349298.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
Runs and drives, though has been mostly parked the last 9 years. Might be worth a look.
“1972 Jeep CJ6, Has been garaged for the last 9 years, no rust, no dents , orginal 304 V8 engine and runs/drives.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“Military collectors take a look at a original 1945 Willys Jeep that my family has owned for over 30 years. This is a original unaltered Jeep that has the manual trans and 4 cylinder engine. I have the title so it is street drivable. It has been sitting in a covered area for a couple years and was running about a year ago. This Jeep would make a great resto project and it would take very little to get it running again. Once again I do have a title for it. I am located in south Charlotte. Hate to sell it but I don’t have the time to restore it and I hate to see it sitting and not being used as it should be”
UPDATE: Was priced at $5600. Status Unknown
“1951 Willys M-38 Jeep – All original, excellent condition. Good Denman tactical, tires, new brakes & batteries (24V). New fuel tank, new spark plugs & ignition harness; low miles (less than 80k?), runs great. I’m the third owner & I’ve had it for 28-years. Time for a new and enthusiastic owner to restore. $5600”
No pics provided. Maybe a drag jeep?
“CJ2A jeep, fiberglass body.
350 Chevy w/ B& M mega blower.
Roll cage, turbo 400 tranny, all liquid filled gauges
Paddle tires…… If you like power and can handle it this is the jeep to run.
Call 860-779-6169 or 401-527-0871. If we don’t answer please leave a message”
UPDATE: Were $100. **SOLD**
If you are looking for some vintage off road tires, check these out. I don’t know when that S pattern down the middle was added. The seller notes these are Mini-Terrors. They look slightly different than the ones featured in this ad. They look hardly used.
“This is a set of (4) 1970’s mini terror tires.. in good condition for their age..they have about 80% tread left… they are bias ply recaps.. i am asking $100.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
Motor went ‘bad’.
“1946 Jeep Replica Overland Willy’s
Needs major engine repair (Ford 289), must be able to remove from property.
Too many extra’s too list, you can ask upon contact.
$4000 or best offer.”
Unclear why the hood was cut, as the engine looks original.
“1949 willys cj-3a jeep. original drive train. like new soft top. original hard top. runs and drives good. has heater box but not installed. has 32×11.50r15 AT tires that are like new. would need minimal work to make a daily driver. 3500.00 OBO. would consider trade for enclosed trailer. TEXT OR CALL 563-271-7467”
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/3623416837.html
No pics provided.
“Selling my 1948 Willys Jeep.
It has a Dauntless V6. Looks like a CJ5 frame with a CJ2A body on it. AMC 20 rear axle
Does not run
Little to no rust.
Older conversion.
call Mike @ 440-four one five-6672”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Maybe they are selling the jeep to get a better camera? The jeep runs.
“46 Willys’s Jeep Runs great, all original with a PTO winch.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6495. New pics included on Craigslist ad.
(01/12/2012) It appear solid. The front end looks a little soft on the passenger side.
“1942 Ford Jeep GPW 4 cyl – 200 miles on complete engine overhaul. 3 speed transmission , high speed gear ratio and azles. Good brakes . All guages work. Fresh radiator cleaning. 4 new 16″ non derectional tires 200 or less miles on them. Heater under passenger heat. Would make a easy complete valuable restoration…..very very nice.
please call 254 433 1015 or 830 220 0717”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3624563043.html
There some value, but hard to say how much.
“WILLYS JEEP NEEDS PUT TOGETHER. PART LIST AS FOLLOWS:
WILLYS OVERLAND HOOD, GRILL ASSEMBLY, BOTH DOORS W/GLASS (ALUMINUM), BOTH SIDE ROOF PANELS W/GLASS (ALUMIUNUM), WINDSHIELD/FRONT PANE W/GLASS & ELECTRIC WIPER, BOTH FRONT FENDER ASSY, BOTH FRONT SEATS W/FRAMES, GAS TANK W/GAUGE, RADIATER, COMPLETE ROOF ASSY (ALLUMINUM), SPRINGS BOTH FRONT/REAR, DRIVE SHAFTS, CROSS MEMBERS, NEW FRAME RAILS, COMPLETE RUNNING ORIGINAL ENGINE & TRANSMISSION W/PTO, COMPLETE FRONT END ASSY, DASH CLUSTER,
TAKEN APART TO RESTORE, MOVING CAN’T FINISH. RUST FREE PROJECT. $1200.00 OBO CALL 727-226-2263”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3619454480.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
A bit optimistic on this price. You got love the city name though.
“WILLYS JEEP 1941 GREAT HUNTING JEEP.”
No pics provided.
“Parting out 1946 CJ2A
Body, very good cowl and windshield. Also new right replacement panel, side and rear quarter
Fenders, fairly good condition, need repair on both
Windshield assembly, complete, good condition
Grill, nearly complete, good condition
Hood, good shape but needs repair
Two sets of front seats
Steering column, without steering box
8 Wheels
Draw bar assembly
Roll Bar
and many, many more parts
Parts are reasonably priced for quick sale
Will also sell everything for $500.00, first come.”
Last month I discovered a letter I wrote in 1986 during my first summer at Roche Harbor. I sent it to my parents, who promptly put it a filing cabinet. Looking for some personal records, I discovered the letter. For anyone who hasn’t read my book (Finding Virginia) the following letter probably won’t mean much. For those that have read it, there are many familiar themes throughout the letter that also appear in the book. That fact my letter covers jeeps, cooking, and a girl shows you that I remember the summer of 1986 pretty clearly! However, one event I didn’t include in the book, because I didn’t remember it, was going on a date and having the jeep breakdown. That’s so classic me.
Before I get to the letter, below is a picture of my first jeep two months after I wrote the letter. Cullen and I had come over the Naches trail the previous day, damaging the fiberglass front passenger fender in the epic battle against gravity I describe in the book. We slept that night at the Beverly Dunes. In the morning, we drove towards Moses Lake. Around noon, we stopped and took this picture. After the picture, we proceeded to Moses Lake, then on to Idaho. We stayed in CDA for a couple hours, then started back to Anacortes by way of Stevens pass to catch the 6AM ferry back to the islands. It was a long day.
On the front of the jeep you can see a large chain, which, among other uses, was the shovel tie down. Behind that is a trusty warn winch that saved me many times. The grill is fiberglass and, though already patched once, split into two during this trip. The headlights are 5 1/2 rather than 7″. The smaller size and a wiring problem insured lighting at night wasn’t very good. As you can see, bungie chords were a must for holding down the hood. Wedged between the passenger seat and the roll bar is an old canvas collapsable bucket. It’s still in my parents garage. We carried an extra red gas tank, which is attached to the roll bar on the passenger side. If you look near the rear wheel well you can just make out the racing number from the 1985 summer convention.
Click on the link below to read the letter.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This includes a box.
“I will be putting up for bid several tin friction and battery operated cars and airplanes that my neighbor is parting with. Many are in fantastic condition.
NO RESERVE !!!!!!
This is a large 10 1/2 ” tin battery operated 1950’s Surrey Jeep made by T.N ( Nomura) of Japan in 1950’s.
In excellent condition.
It is 100% unrestored original.
The original two tone paint is beautiful. Very deep colors and gloss.
The chrome trim and bumpers are excellent with brillant shine
Has all its tires and hubcaps which are all original.
Driver in excellent working condition.
Battery box and cover excellent. Switch works but end piece broken off as seen in pic.
Tested with D batteries and all actions work great. Actions are; lighted headlights, mystery drive actions, and automatic steering with driver turning steering wheel.”
