This appears to be a mix of an early 1946 and a 1948 with a fiberglass body thrown into the mix.  So, it is rare because I suspect there is only one of those.

“Up for Auction is a very rare 3 speed on the column 1948 willys it was restored about 7 years ago and the tub was replaced with a fiberglass one,It was just painted with Durabak Scratch Guard and Off Road Interior Coatings (Read more about it Below) All the army decals where just put on also and can be removed pretty easy… all the brakes and lines where replaced it has the ORIGINAL rebuilt 4 CYLINDER WILLYS FLATHEAD ENGINE, That runs awesome 3 speed tranny ( pops out of 2end gear sometimes) 4 wheel drive works…. I upgraded the charging system to 12 volt and added turn signals also just installed a new exhaust manifold and tune up, starter, headlights and taillights….. ”

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Needs brakes.

“1951 Willys Jeep, flat head V8, 3spd, custom paint, have hard top and doors all in good shape, just needs brakes, has working winch and comes with tow bar. $3,500obo

971-313-4761 call or txt”

http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/3244792267.html

Ran when garaged.  Looks like it might be solid.  I wouldn’t call this a sacrificial price though.

“1947 WILLY’S JEEP 6 CYLINDER GOOD CONDITION WAS GOING TO RESTORE BUT MUST SACRIFICE THIS JEEP IS IN GREAT CONDITION FOR AS OLD AS IT IS. WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN GARAGED SEVERAL YEARS AGO.”

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/13759373

UPDATE:  Status Unknown. Was $2000

(08/18/2012) I just can reconcile the “solid body” comment with the rust I see along the driver’s side entrance.  Maybe it is just peeling paint??

“for sale 1946 willy cj2a jeep solid body good running gears ,needs throw out bearing (i have the bearing just needs installed ) new clutch with very few miles ,also needs brake work NO TITLE …$2000 OBO … may take part trade”