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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. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
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 .
Blaine spotted this unusual item. Maybe someone can use?
https://eugene.craigslist.org/for/d/springfield-military-surplus-vtwin/7797660508.html
“Air cooled military surplus V twin
Generator engine. Has gear reduction gear box and several splined shafts and adapters for
Other drive applications. It was my father’s very slow project but now he has passed. This engine is from the late 60stime period and has inspection papers. Comes with shipping crate. Must pick up.”
The chassis has front frame horns, so this might not be a CJ-3B chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/501259376249604
“Sadly due to financial woes I have to part with my Willy’s Jeep project. I have been saving it to restore and sell to raise money for a camp for troubled youth, but I just don’t have anymore personal resources to support this mission. Strong engine and transmission. It was running and driving around the block up here last year, but I recommend a mechanic tune it up before trying to move it any distance. I had all new brake lines installed. I have several boxes of parts as I was in the middle of upgrading the 6volt system to 12volts and changing out the lights to support that system. Also comes with a brand new radiator ready to be installed. Located in Conifer 80433. I DO have the title for this one. I also have a 1953 Dodge M37 from the Caribou Ranch recording studio available. Priced to move both of these so I can move on with my life. Call or text with questions! 3oh3838NineThousand.”
Update: **Sold** Was $3500.
Here’s a stretched one with a Toyota chassis.
“1952 willy’s jeep. Runs drives and stops good, 318 Mopar motor with 3 speed automatic transmission and a 205 transfer case, stretched 8 inches sitting on an 80s toyota chassis. Comes with extra seats that are in better shape. Definitely built for an offroad toy.”
Andy shared this rough truck that may be an all original staked. It will likely need a full rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1068430561554096
“1954Jeep Willys. Selling as an estate item so no idea as to exact miles but listing required a number. Has not been moved in several years. Must be hauled and buyer responsible to haul. Cross posted to several sites”
Includes a rear PTO, but no gearbox. Another frame, suspension and big tires included.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/562532099586374
“Original 4-cylinder engine. 3 speed manual with rear pto. Ran when disassembled. Tub needs floor panes installed, suspension has been altered, good frame and suspension included. Milage unknown. Sell as package only. Asking 1500 obo or possible trade for interesting pick-up project”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/06/2024) Unsure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2609242512613953
“3 speed standard Runs good Needs restoration Full roll cage bar Rare”
Sounds like it may be a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3875256792726145
“1948 Willys CJ-2A. It’s a basket case right now. It has a ford 302 V8 it runs and moves under its own power. The rest of the drivetrain is stock. I pulled the tub off to replace the floorboards and lost interest after I got the tub back on. It needs to have. The brakes and wiring hooked back up. It comes with a bunch of new parts. Could be a fun project for someone who has the time.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.
(06/18/2022) The pics suggest this is a good restoration. This has a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1623696148201363
“I have a 1948 CJ2A with rear PTO. It’s all restored to original. The restoration was done roughly 15 years ago but looks like it was done less than that. This was all done recently as it sat for so long: New fuel pump, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser, oil lines, fuel pump to carb line, carb was completely rebuilt, new master cylinder, bell and crank for the steering. I’m sure I’m missing a few things. Have new wheel cylinders but haven’t installed them. Comes with tire chains, a bucket of carbs (3-4) a crate of other parts and a hard cab that needs to be finished. Runs and drives. $18,500. Open to trades”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2850.
(09/20/2024) It has a running f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/814225164234008
“I think the photos explain it all ,the engine does run. Please come take a look if you’re interested. I will probably not answer any questions unless you come look at it.”
UPDATE: This is a very old post (which likely needs updating), but Mauri added a nice addition to it, a video of Jay Leno driving this rig.
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Originally posted April 28, 2011: The National Automobile Museum (the Harrah Collection) in Reno, Nevada, opened in 1989. Most of the collection is based on Bill Harrah’s (gaming pioneer and avid collector) automobile collection. Following Bill’s death in 1978, the Holiday Corporation bought Harrah’s Hotels/Casinos and more, including the collection. Then Holiday announced they were going to sell the cars. This ticked off Nevadans, so the governor stepped in and helped negotiate a donation of the cars by Holiday to a special non profit organization established for the purposes of a museum.
The museum was named among the top ten museums by Car Collector magazine, has been ranked as one of the best 16 car museums in the world by Autoweek, and has been selected the best Museum in Northern Nevada in Nevada Magazines’ Annual Readers Poll.
The collection appears to have only two jeeps. One is a slightly modded CJ-5; the other is a Wagoneer that was outfitted with a Ferrari engine and called a Jerrari.
Here is the Jerrari as photographed by RenoDesertFox from Flickr. Note the color of the first image is the correct color and the remaining images have had the colors tweaked by the photographer, but still show a good deal of detail.
1. Front view of the Jerrari (link to original)
2. Color has been tweaked. (link to original)
3. The Ferarri engine. (link to original)
4. Click on the image to more easily read the history. (link to original)
1. Here is the one image I have, again via RenoDesertFox, of the 1972 CJ-5 on display. (link to original)
