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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 .
I hope everyone is enjoying Memorial Day Parade. A big thanks to all the veterans out there and the ones that have passed. I shall make sure to give my vet an extra kiss tomorrow, after all, sacrifices must be made 🙂 !
Thanks to Tony for forwarding these pictures of the Memorial Day Parade in Yakima, Wa. Tony writes, ” The first M38 belongs to Randy Adams. The next 3 are mine and the M38 A1 aim driving. I am taking it to Dawson Creek and will be doing the Trail of 42 w/converto trailer.”
Vince spotted this one. I’m not sure why this is called a FC-140, but it sure has seen some mods!
“1962 Jeep FC 140 351 Ford Cleveland engine, Automatic trans, Independent rear suspension with disc brakes. New Holley carb. HEI ignition. Front air bags, rear coil overs. Fuel cell, Hydraulic bed and touno cover. Unbelievable amount of power. This cars draws alot of attention. Alarm system. digital gauges, tach. Very rare Jeep. Electic Sun Roof. Power windows. any questions please call Perry at 925-455-6666 must sell while i still have a drivers license. Milage is unknown. I reserve the right to pull car out of auction at any time because car is advertised locally.”
View all the pics and info on eBay
UPDATE: Sold prior to reaching the reserve on eBay.
Someone this jeep got listed in the memorabilia section of eBay rather than in the auto section … Only 12 hours left as of this post. Might be able to get a deal if the reserve is low.
“hello, this is my 1944 fully restored jeep willys, it is frame off, engine was taken apart, transmission was taken apart, every piece was taken , it was all restored piece by piece then put back together, it looks just the way it did when it came off the line and sent to the war back in 1944, it comes with a replica m1 grande and full leather holster, this is museum quality and one of the nicest you will ever see, ready to take to the shows and win trophys, there was over 32 thousand dollars spent on this jeep, and that does not include the hundreds of man hours, this has been my baby for awhile now, was never taken outside but for a few times and driven around the parking lot, the camera flash makes it look lighter in color!!”
The seller gives a nice detailed look at this fiberglass flat fender. This is a AJ Body.
“I can’t believe I’ve really sat down at the computer to do this. I hate to see it go, but I just don’t have the time to enjoy it, If you love Jeeps and Jeep history, you’re in luck. There aren’t that many of these around or available.
I bought this Jeep Willys on ebaY from Mark Singer just over ten years ago in January of 2002. At that time, Mark advertised it as a rare 1949 Willys (only 2,182 made). But we discovered when doing the paperwork that it is really a 1948 Manufactured CJ2A that was not sold in 1948, so when it was finally sold in 1949 it was titled as a 1949. If you are familiar with Jeep history, you know that this was a common practice back then. So the title still says 1949, but please understand that it is a 1948 Willys.
Regardless, this is a great vehicle that was described by Mark on ebaY like this back in 2002:
“…this Willys has been restored from the frame up. Everything has been replaced or fxed back to original as much as possible. The body and fenders are brand new and made of fiberglass from AJ’s Jeep Bodys in PA. I looked at a lot of steel bodys and could not even come close to being as nice as the glass body. The inner and outer windshield frame and hood and the grill are original steel.The windshield frame and hood still have the Willys name stamped on it. The body frame and anything that could be sand blasted and painted was. There are just too many new parts to name them all, but here are few. The radiator, carbutetor, wiring harness, gauges, dash plaque, all buttons and knobs, canvas on seats, canvas bikini top, master cylinder, all brake lines, all four leaf springs, and many more. One thing that could stand to be replaced or rebuilt is the wheel cyclinders, they work, but could work better/ The other things that need fixed are the speedometer cable and the float in the gas tank needs to be changed to 12 volts. Everything was changed to a 12 volt sytem. The Jeep is street driven only. We take it to several car shows and it always comes home with a first place award. I am only the second owner of the Jeep. The reason I am sellin the Jeep is I wouldd like to get something else to restore. You will not go wrong with this Willys.”
Mark told me that the Jeep was bought new by his wife’s family who used it for their gas station/garage in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Like Mark, I have only driven this Jeep on the streets.
Since I have had it, I have done the following: Rebuilt the starter, replaced all four wheel brake cylinders, brakes pads, return springs, etc., new starter button, replaced the speedometer cable, and got the fuel gauge working.
Last year, after having sat for a long period of time, the engine started running rough. I got a local mechanic (former military) to look at it and he diagnosed a stuck valve. He fixed that and pulled other needed routine maintenance and the Jeep ran fine after that.
I do notice now, however, that the Jeep tends to run rough for a few minutes after I first start it. The valve may still be tight. (??) Trouble is, I don’t run it often. It needs to be run and could use an owner that has some garge skills, which I don’t have.
Don’t get me wrong, this is not a basket-case vehicle I just do not want to misrepresent it as perfect. On the other hand, what 64 year old vehicle is perfect.”
View all the info and pics on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
Nice looking jeep. Note the unusual dash. I’d like to see how those look when sitting in the driver’s seat.
“Classic 1947 Willys “Flat-Fender” Model CJ-2A. Completely restored top to bottom, not one bolt untouched. Body and frame have no rust whatsoever. Countless upgrades on this antique!!
Buick Odd-fire 6cylinder motor Runs 100%
Edelbrock Carb
Rebuilt factory 3 speed trans and twin stick transfer case.
5.38 gears
Power Steering
Upgraded Tie Rods/Steering arms/Front end
Spring over axle lift(new spring packs and hangers)
Custom driveshafts
Bikini Top
Rear Seat
Stereo
Tach/Temp/Oil/Speedo Custom Guages (NICE)
Tilt Wheel
Boxed frame
Front Seats black/red stitching (nice look)
New Fuel Tank under seat
Fuel Pump
31” Wheels on American Racing 15″ Rims
Brand new shocks
Disc Brake Conversion
Roll Bar
Custom Rear Tire Carrier/Rack/with spare
Aftermarket bumpers front and rear
Bully Center Console
The list goes on and on.
Gets looks everywhere it goes.
A True MUST SEE!!
Drives down the road and highway straight as an arrow.
Needs nothing AT ALL, PA Inspected. Clean/Clear title in hand.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
This appears buried by stuff.
“This is my Willies Jeep or CJ. It has been in my family for a very long while. I don’t have the time or funds to take it out anymore, so I would like to sell it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
No engine. Looks solid from a distance.
” Selling this 1947 Jeep Cj2a, doesn’t have an engine or title, would make a great project. $800.00 OBO”
UPDATE: Was $5200. **SOLD**
Includes a parts jeep, too.
“1950 Willys Jeep-runs great, has new master cylinder rest is original, have title for it. Also have a military willys jeep for sale as parts only has a pto on it. Asking $5200.00 for both, price is negotiable”
“Looking for drivetrain or body parts for Jeep CJ 2A willys jeep. Will buy parts vehicle as well with or with out title.”
This appears to be a MB, though it’s been patched at the step. Looks like it has a glove box.
“1941 classic willy’s jeep runs engine does smoke put new carb ignition coil battery needs brakes and a paint job nice classic restore for someone that has the time call 936-672-2950”
http://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/3023944062.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950. Better pics posted.
(03/25/2012) What happens when you put a wagon body on a 1/4 ton chassis? Well, this appears to be one example.
“I am not sure on exact year or if there is even an exact year. It is titled as a 2004 assembled and needs to be inspected before going on the road. This thing is a bit ugly. It is basiccilly a shortened Willys Wagon. The motor is a Chevy 6 cylinder so it should be an easy candidate for a SBC swap. Right now it does run and drive pretty good for the age but will need some brake work. It is not something that you are goinmg to buy and drive home from here. I bought it thinking I should have one more project jeep but there is no way that I am going to do anything with it. I did not build it so I do not know a whole lot about it. It does have the OEM Willys running gear. Tires hold air pretty good but they are rough. Buy it now and have a different ride for the holiday weekend at Silver Lake. The body work is rough and the side panles were welded on but never ground down or filled in so it definitely looks rough.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $376
Steve spotted this one.
“For sale is a Louis Marx&co. Surrey Jeep battery operated with remote control. In great condition with original box(a bit beat up).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(05/02/2012) What is that tank on the back? This looks very restorable.
“4 Cylinder, 3 speed on column, 2 wheel drive,
13 inch tires, real good body, new tires, new brake system,
runs and drives, still needs restoration work.”
Runs, but needs work.
“I have a 1947 Willys Jeep for sale, has title. Jeep runs but needs brake work and better tires. Jeep has some rust on passenger side you can see a little bit and hole the size of a quarter on the passenger rear. Windshield has a crack and tailgate has a few dents here or there but this is a solid jeep for the age. Most are a rust pile. Gas tank is new. My price is firm at 1,600 dollars. 402-369-2497”
http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/cto/2970322099.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
This has a variety of patches.
“Vintage Willys MB slat grill. Clear 1942 WI Title although can’t verify Vin# because data plates are missing. No glove box, early hubs indicate an early jeep. condition – needs almost everything. I put in new brakes and master cyl some years ago. Still good. Have not fired it up in several years, but it was a smoker. Trans and transfer case worked. Actual milage unknown. the body is poor – many, many patches. Jerry can rigged as gas tank. Includes one combat rim but not correct for a slat grill. Needs complete restoration. Must have had several plow arrangements over the years judging by the front frame horns. I would have parted it out years ago but it is a unique piece of American history and should be preserved as such. It can be resurrected, but not for the faint of heart.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
It runs. Includes snow plow.
“’53 Willys Jeep, runs ok, rusty body, good chassis and motor.”
I learned today that Mark Smith opened a museum a couple months back in Georgetown, Ca, at what I believe is the Jeep Jamboree Headquarters. At this point, it isn’t so much a museum as a collection of some rare jeeps, but they are nice looking jeeps. According to the Jamboree website, Mark organized the first Jeep Jamporee in 1954, traveling across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the Rubicon Trail. It sounds like he is still going strong!
You can view all of them here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150857454023765.513239.143647533764&type=3
If you visit the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois, and have kids, make sure to stop by the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum in the basement of the building. Here’s a pic of it form the State Journal-Register and a story, too.
The Hesse Hornet was an air compressor manufactured by the Hess Manufacturing Company in the late 1940s(?). The compressor used a CJ-2A engine to run, but only pistons 1 & 4. The middle two pistons were used to compress air. Keith recently bought one of these and was going to part it out, but changed his mind and now wants to restore it. However, there isn’t much online about it. Below are the links we know about it so far. If you know of any additional info, please add it to the comments.
http://www.cj-3a.com/hesse_hornet_air_compressor.htm
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/never-know-what-you-may-find_topic21663.html
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=181482
Here is a link to Keith’s pics:
This is worth a look.
“CJ2A Tub
706-692-5488
This is a CJ2A Tub which was damaged in shipping in the crate. Cowl
horn is bent, rocker dented. Buy this and save. Local pick up prefered but
will work with a shipper of your choice. We will not crate and ship.”
http://bham.craigslist.org/ptd/3025034249.html
UPDATE: Was only $100. **SOLD** . The price is great.
“New in box doors and soft top 4 jeep 63 an earlier don’t know what all it will fit call.”
There’s some value and some mess.
“We have a rusting Willy’s Jeep in our barn. Engine block is in tact. Will take best offer.”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/clt/3031995457.html
This has potential.
“1950 Willy Jeep. 4 Cylinder with wood box on the back. Needs some work done but does run. Original motor. Asking $4500.00 Cash ONLY!!
Serious inquiries only!!!!
Please call 616-262-7294
No Emails Please. .”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3007008084.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
The front bumper looks heavy on this. The paint job is interesting. It is missing front headlight bezels. The hood blocks are off center.
“1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A (Military Issued) 4X4. This Jeep Willys was restored several years ago and has been used in several parades. The exterior is bronze and has tan interior. It has the 4 cylinder engine and the 3 speed transmission. This Willys looks and drives great. ”
