Sebastian spotted the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, driving this CJ-3A today in El Tiempo.
Jeep with 2000-Watt Searchlight for Border Patrol
The July 1956 Popular Science article doesn’t indicate which country ordered this special search light, but this mobile, self-contained spotlight put out some serious light.
Railway Age article highlights the Usefulness of a Jeep
This article for sale on eBay comes from the October 9, 1949, issue of Railway Age. It shows four different pictures of a jeep doing different railroad related tasks.
Ouray Jeep Rentals Postcard on eBay
3 Glass Jeep Candy Containers on eBay
I’ve never seen three of these for sale in one auction.
“Vintage Willy’s Jeep J.H. Millstein Co Glass Candy Container from WWII. Quantity of three.”
1949? M-38 Three Forks, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
The seller wants local buyers, but you never know. It sure looks like a good restoration project.
“This is a 1949 willys jeep aslaskan hardtop us marine 171269. This jeep runs great. It has 4 cylinder, flathead, four wheel drive , 24 volt system, heater and hydraulic brakes. We are looking for serious local buyers, and cash transactions only. More information and pictures upon request.”
1951 M-38 Lonedell, MO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
This comes with a strange speedometer.
“1951 m-38 Willy’s military Jeep. Jeep is rust free and runs good it has five new tires and are on correct rims.It has a 12 volt system but do have some parts to convert back to 24 volt. All lights are original.I have all the guages and panel”
1956 Truck Butte, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
Looks nice and includes an extra box.
“For Sale 1956 Willys Jeep Flatbed Pickup , Runs good has overdrive and hubs,nice interior,comes with extra box, Nice Jeep.”
1951 M-38 Zabcikville, TX Make Offer
No title. PIcs aren’t very good.
“also have a 1951 m38willys military jeep.it runs and drives it has a newer overhead cam ford 4 cylinder engine the other drivetrain components are stock the 4wd works as it should.this is a very cool jeep i have all paperwork to abtain a title it has been inspected and verified to not have any stolen parts now just need to get surety bond and apply for title i will also provide a bill of sale.this jeep has new mudgrip tires.i am looking to trade both of these for a nice harley no sportsters please just let me know what you got and maybe we can make a trade call or text sam @two 54nine13seven9nine1”
1953 CJ-3A Corona, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
No engine.
“No motor. Trans out of car. 16″ wheels, rare Koenig hardtop. Body decent, needs work, but a great base to start from. Registered Non-Op. $1000. In Corona, CA.”
1957 Wagon Parkway Conversion Chandler, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
It needs some paint at the very least, but looks solid otherwise. This is a parkway, yes?
“1957 Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery,chevy ZZ3, th350, ps, pb.,Great body, chrome. $7500. Partial trades considered”
1948 CJ-2A Lancaster, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
“I just bought another project and id like someone else to enjoys one a farm fresh Willy’s a very early willys civilian i had a of stuff powder coated including the frame both axles steering components drive shafts ive had the engine taken down and blasted the crank and camshasft have been re ground but the block needs to be bored. 030 and a rusted spark plug is stuck in the head but no warpage approx 1800 to have someone put it back together for you. Body is just laying on top of the fresh frame i have soo much money in this project id like it to go to a great home i have the new metal for the flooring. Approx 4k to get it to great running condition. Clean title.”
1948 CJ-2A Paso Robles, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(08/13/2012) The seats seem to tilt at an odd angle.
“1948 Willys Jeep new brakes wheel cylinders, radiator overhaul, axle seals, bearings inner and outer, Transfer case gaskets Rebuilt Carburetor electric fuel pump Roll Bar ecellent condition”
1948? CJ-3B Lake George, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(08/15/2012) Take a close look at the pics of this. It’s unusual. I like the body work on the hood which more tightly fits the old mb/gpw grille. It appears to be a CJ-3B body. I’ll bet completed this might look good.
“1948 CJ3B Custom Off Road Body(solid) Built like a tank!!The back corner of the frame is bad but can be welded. The rest of the frame is fine. 255 Buick V-6 Motor. Runs and drives. Been sitting for 2 years but all body work is done. Just needs paint. I hate to part with it. No time to fix it. Needs to be put back together. $3000 or trade o/b/o.”
1954 CJ-3B Boise, ID **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5999
(11/04/2012) Randy took a look at this and forwarded some good pics. This has some unusual features, including a custom cowl vent and a passenger side vent.”http://boise.craigslist.org/ctd/3598295819.html
1946 CJ-2A San Leandro, Ca $8000
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/08/2012) This is good looking.
“1946 Willys Jeep. V6. 4spd. Warn Overdrive. Dual Batteries. Dual Tanks. New Warn winch. New Tires & Rims. Very Clean! New Paint. New Wiring. Runs Great. Clean! Look at pics below. Call for more pics or infomation. Hunting & Fishing Anywhere you want to go! Will not disappoint.
Call five-one-zero-351-1282. Calls between 5-8pm. No emails. Emails will not be returned.”
CJ-2A Spraying in Hillsborough, FL, Circa 1950
I wish the picture was more of a closeup. This picture comes from Florida Memory.
“Hillsborough County Health Dept. Mosquito Control project fogging for pests. Early mosquito control spraying consisted of making a “thermal fog,” in which hot diesel oil was mixed with a DDT solution and then vaporized.”
1944 Italy Postcard on eBay
This postcard looks unusual.
“1944 Italy RARE military pc APO 512 signed NADIANI child soldier on jeep”
Ford GP Laying Wire from the LOC
I spotted this Ford GP set up to lay wire (according to the caption). I’m not sure what pix “D-575” is.
“New 1/4-ton “bantam” truck being used for wire-laying during demonstration at Fort Myer, Virginia. For more complete data, see caption for pix D-575″
Photograph of Man sitting on FC-150 on eBay
Here’s an odd photo.
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo Man on 1961 Jeep FC150 Pickup Truck Wreck in Forest dated 1968”
1958 Jayhawk Dump Body for FC-150 Brochure on eBay
This is another Jayhawk Dump body brochure for the FC-150. There are several at $7.99.
Dec 1977 Issue of Willys World **SOLD**
Jim Beam Decanter
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This jim beam decanter includes the antenna.
“ARMY JEEB
JIM BEAM DECANTER
Hard to find one of these in this excellent condition with the rear antenna still attached.
No chips or cracks, empty and no box.”
1946 CJ-2A St. George, UT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a well built flattie.
“Xotic Motorsports is offering this 1946 Willys Jeep. This Willys is very clean inside and out. If you are looking for a toy to take on the trail this is it!
283 CHEVY ENGINE
4 SPD WITH WARN OVERDRIVE
33.5″ TIRES WITH EAGLE CUSTOM 17″ WHEELS
RAMSEY WENCH
EXCEL-G GAS SHOCKS
FULL SOFT TOP COVER WITH DOORS
ALL METAL
RHINO LINED INTERIOR”
1950 Panel Wagon Whiteland, IN eBay
This is a beautiful wagon.
“Engine: Rebuilt 355 Chevrolet V8 Engine w/ Hei Distributer & Coated Headers
Transmission: TH-400 3 Speed Automatic Transmission w/ Shift
Mileage: 52171 N/A Miles
Exterior Color: Black Cherry Base Coat/Clear Coat
Interior Color: Black
Exterior Condition: Very Good
Interior Condition: Very Good
Frame Off Restoration from the Last Decade Using the Original Uncut Steel Body
15” Cragar Aluminum Wheels
Air Shocks, Rear Leaf Springs
Heidt’s Mustang II Front End
Front Bucket Seats
Rear Folding Seat
Vintage Air Heat/Defrost/AC
Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control
Kenwood AM/FM/CD Stereo Limited Assortment of Manuals, Receipts, Photos & Build Sheet”