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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
While appearing solid, this has several inaccurate details, such as the tail gate and the passenger side brackets. The intake hose for the carb is broken and the dash gauge panel has damage.
“1953 Willis Jeep. 4 cyl. 3 speed. New tires and two new batteries. Four wheel drive with a low and high gear. Great to drive. A part of AMERICAN HISTORY for you to own and drive…..”http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/3282552068.html
This includes a hardtop and a plow. It also runs and drives.
“This is a hard to find model, the first generation scrambler. This is a project, but does run good, shifts, stops, and 4×4 works. Frame is in very good shape, but body sheet metal pretty much gone. Has a snow plow with hydraulic lift and manual angle. 586-419-4196”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3338485067.html
There appear to be some good parts here.
“55 Willys Jeep, 2dr, 4×4, motor stuck, some rust $850 call for more info. 704-682-2652 No Calls After 8pm. THIS IS A PROJECT, IT DOES NOT RUN!! Please read carefully befor calling. Thanks.”
http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/3314339412.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
Walter spotted this unusual combo. With the right changes, this combo could work.
“For Sale: 1961 Willys Truck on three quarter ton Chevy chassis, four wheel drive, clear title. Runs and drives needs body work done but runs great. 350 cid Chevy engine, 400 transmission & goose neck ball in the bed as well as towing package underneath.This thing could pull the house down in 1st low gear or 2nd low gear.Will accept best offers but please be reasonable”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(06/14/2012) This has a rear winch.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A, Great restore project! Brakes are solid! Starts and runs! Rare half hard top! Has PTO, hand throttle, solid frame, beauttiful original Willys tailgate and windshield frame. Newly recored radiator, new hoses, much underhood restorations. Look at the pictures folks! Just need finishing touches!”
Old Color from July
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/26/2012) This has a rear PTO and appears solid, though needs some work.
“Coveted 1946 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep with rear PTO and upgraded Warn Locking Hubs. Runs great. Original flat 4 Go Devil motor with excellent compression on one rebuild.
Everything works. Just rebuilt starter, flushed gas tank and radiator. Original air filter, new hoses, clamps, plugs, plug wires, points,
belt , and fuel lines. Low miles. No highway miles. Registration paid through 2013. Ranch driven only. Newly re-covered seats. Ready for cosmetic
restoration and details.
$4,500.
Dino
(805) 850-5376”
http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/3341041027.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
(09/16/2012) This has no motor or tranny.
“i have a 1951 cj3a for sale all the dmv paper work is up to date and it is registered until october. the jeep has no motor or transmision. It had a 225 buick motor that i took out of it and put in another jeep. I have another 225 that does not run and another t90 transmision that i can sell also. i am asking 700 or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2450.
(05/15/2012) The rear on this is very unusual. The S/N is only 19370. The tool indents appear in good shape.
“Original motor converted to 12V. Runs good,stored in garage 30 plus years. Have full steel doors. S/N 19370. ”
UPDATE: Roberto believes this was taken in the Netherlands.
How about this photograph from Flickr. The information with this photo suggests it was taken in 1953.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42220073@N04/6972415953/
This is the first of three King winch Brochures from Koenig Iron Works.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
We were just in Walla Walla on Friday. Not a perfectly stock restoration, but sure looks good for the price.
“1951 Willy’s 3A Jeep. Everything new or gone through and rebuilt from front to back. Too much to list. $7000 obo ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
This has been sitting along time, but has parts value at the very least.
“willys was told its a 1953 dont have the title yet project vehicle, its in pretty good shape, has Kaiser Supersonic engine 2wheel drive does not run has been sitting since mid 80’s dont know what its worth so looking for best offer.will take trades”
There’s some value here.
“For Sale: 2 Jeep Wagon PROJECTS, will make good Rat Rods. Brown wagon has motor/transmission, 2 wheel drive, no glass, rust in bottom of doors.
Green wagon is 4 wheel drive, NO motor/transmission, needs floor pans, some rust in the body.
LOTS of EXTRA Parts: 3 front fenders, 2 grilles, 1 hood, another set of doors, side panels and rear doors off a panel wagon…. ALL included.
Also BOTH wagons have VIN TAGS but NO Titles. All for one money $1600.00 OBO
May be willing to trade for short Chevy school bus. I will say AGAIN…….. PROJECTS
If interested call JD at 478-731-0135. Please NO calls after 9 p.m.
I don’t need any insurance or help selling.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3338397358.html
1943 GPW Hillsborough, NH $10,000 & M-38 $75002500
This doesn’t run. It is listed as a ’48, but has military rear hubs and body at there very least.
“1948 Willys Jeep. Needs restored. truck box sold separately. $1000 in tires and wheels.”
This might be worth a look, but doesn’t run.
“This a 49 Willy’s Jeep Civillian, It does not run now but it wouldn’t take much, just needs a little carb work. The pictures pretty well show the condition, it would make a good restoration project or the parts alone are worth what I’m asking for the whole Jeep. I do not have the title but it can be aplied for easy enough. Asking $1800 obo. Call: 501-815-4585”
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/3338421661.html
No pics provided.
“1955 willys jeep for sale. all original except for seats. motor starts up and has only 38000 miles on it.need cash for bills first cash money takes it. call for details.919-609-6298”
I ran across this photo of a Seep pulling a trailer from the water at the Army’s website. The vehicle is pretty deep in teh mud. I wonder if it made it out of that.
http://www.army.mil/article/72554/7_decades_of_growth__change/
I put this together based on some research tonight. If anyone has corrections or additions, please let me know.
For years, though I couldn’t say how many, Marvin Long ran a Jeep Train that was also known as the Mule Train. As these photos show, he used at least two different types of jeeps to pull a series of two wheeled carts along the beaches of St. Simons, Island. At least one source mentioned the train rides were for going out to the beach to collect shells. Whether this was the principle reason or just one of the events is less sure. Whatever it was they got to do, the ride was popular, as this article from the September 6, 1952, issue of Billboard Magazine described:
An early Jeep train can be seen in this photo from a book called St. Simons Island by Patricia Morris, which was also made into a post card. It looks like there might be a jeep all the way in the reason, too.
The use of a CJ-2A was followed up in 1955 (or later) by a CJ-5. This image can be found at this website: http://ga67.herobo.com/island6.html
Mr. Long arrived at St. Simons in the late 1940s to take over the stables there. He managed these for decades. The land (all or most of it?) on which the stables were situation has been turned into the St.Simons Land Trust.
This is a neat photo.
“Greetings! The bidding is on a 3″ x 4.75″ vintage snapshot of ESSO GAS STATION DOG ON JEEP BETTY & GENE’S FOX HOLE VINTAGE SNAPSHOT PHOTO.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
According to the description, on the back of this comic book is a picture of Roy, Dale and Bullet in a Jeep. No indication they are in Nellybelle or some other jeep.
“ROY ROGERS Western Comic Book, JUNE 1954, DELL Volume 1 No.78. 100% Complete With NO MAJOR DAMAGE, No Writing On Inside Pages. Comic Book Lays Flat, With No Water Or Mildew Damage. With Tight Spine. Very Nice Condition For Age. Some Covers May have Slight Minimal Nicks, Scratches, Minimal (slight) Spine Separation Etc., So See Scan For Details, As All Items Sold As Is, Due To Their Age. COMPLETE COVER SEPARATION WITH TIGHT SPINE AND ALL COLORFUL PAGES PRESENT, LAYING FLAT. The Rear Inside Cover Is An Ad For THE SCHWIN PHANTOM BICYCYLE, And The Rear Outside CoverShows Roy, Dale, And Bullet, In A Willys Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The floor boards on this look pretty solid.
“This is a very complete 3-4-45 MB. Serial number is 422765. I have the original data plates as shown in the photo. Jeep is out of Wyoming so it has minimal rust. An easy restoration project! Engine is an MB engine but does not have a matching serial number. Correct T84 transmission and model 18 transfer case. Engine compartment is very complete and original. Strong running engine, carries 40 psi oil pressure at idle. Transmission and transfer case shift smoothly and do not make any funny noises.
The frame is in average condition for it’s age. Left rear upper shock mount is gone and a gusset plate has been welded in place. Looks to be an easy removal and there are two upper shock mounts included in the spare parts box to make the repair with. Front frame horns are in good shape. Have been boxed in but again, easy removal. Rear crossmember is damaged and will need replacing.
The steering bellcrank that should be on the axle has been converted to a cj3a type on the upper crossmember. Looks like it could be removed without to much difficulty.
I have installed a number of new parts to make it run and drive reliably. Here is the list: new deep mud exhaust system complete with a correct hanger kit, pedal shaft A495, Fuel pump and hose, fan belt, oil hoses, spark plugs, points, rotor, condenser, starter switch, z tube with seal kit, clutch link rod, generator pulley and a new battery. I have installed 4 new tubes and tires on original combat wheels and will include a 5th for the spare rim.
I will also include a new US made crossmember kit, a new US made front bumper and gussets along with the correct steering bell crank and bell crank repair kit.
All of the spare parts you see in the photos are included.
Clear Minnesota title.”
It’s not perfect, but sure looks good on the outside.
“1960 Jeep FC-170 forward control 4×4 truck in original running condition. Drivetrain is all original Willys model flat head inline six 226 engine. 3 SPD manual hi -lo transfer case. Has new all aluminum radiator with electric fan. Cab is in good condition with new paint. Glass is good. Box is a custom made with wood sides and steel floor. Cab interior has not been restored. Tires are good. Copy of original service manual goes with it. Odometer reads 54,935. Clear title $ 7,500. Please call 507-327- one334. Sorry no email or text”
http://mankato.craigslist.org/cto/3336593072.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s an interesting jeep. It has an unusual paint job, an unusual roll cage and unusual rear lights.
“SELLING MY 1947 WILLIES JEEP. HAS HAD A LOT OF CUSTOM WORK DONE TO IT AS WELL AS NORMAL REPAIRS. NEW INTAKE AND CARBURATOR. NEW FRONT BRAKES(DRUM STYLE) NEW CLUTCH NEW SEATS NEW STEREO JUST A FUN LITTLE PROJECT THAT I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE TIME TO FINISH.”
