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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.
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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 .
It isn’t ‘all original’, but it runs and drives.
“CJ3B all original. CJ3B front end and tall boy hurricane motor runs as smooth as a sewing machine, excellent condition. New exhaust, complete new brakes. CJ3A body, rough. Frame, driveline, transfer case, in good condition but slips out of 3rd gear on occasion. I have the title. Please contact through email and if you include your phone number I will call back right away.”
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/2982097791.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $3295
There are a couple patches, but otherwise might restore well.
“4 Cylinder flat head. 3 speed. 4 wheel drive. Hast op with doors but has surface rust on it.
Good body – no rust – Primer”
The second half of this ad was funny. Remember, just don’t go asking for pictures, cuz if you do, you don’t know what a Willys is!!! I’m not sure if ‘will run’ means it currently runs.
“WHAT I HAVE FOR YOU PEOPLE THAT LIKE AND WANT THE OLD THINGS
IS A 1947 WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP STATION WAGON
COMPLETE MOTOR WILL RUN
NEEDS TO BE RESTORED
2 WHEEL DRIVE 3 SPEED ON THE COLLUM
come and get it as this will not last longgggggggggg for this price PRICE IS FIRM AND NO TRADING CASH ONLY
SORRY NO CAMERA THIS IS NOT NEW IT NEEDS TO BE RESTORED
so if you ask me for pictures its because you dont no what a willy is
i will not play any games with anyone so dont try”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3995.
Lots of stock jeep here, but there plenty of dents, dings, and dust.
“4 Cylinder
Overhead valve engine
3 speed
2 new tires
$3995 OBO”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
Here’s a good price on a slat grille.
“This is an Original Willys, not a Ford.”
UPDATE: This sold. Was priced at $5000.
This looks in fine shape.
” All wheel drive, body in good shape.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(04/17/2012) “i have a fiberglass willys race jeep it is on a wagoneer frame with blazer front and rear ends 12 bolt rear and 44 front 4:10 gears welded rear power lock in the front the front end has chromoly axles and u joints it has wagoneer rear springs in the rear and 1/2 ton chevy rear springs in the front the springs in the front are also 2 inch lift springs it has a chevy 350 motor with roller rockers aluminum intake valve covers cross over tubes aluminum radiator holley 750 carb toyota land cruiser conversion headers the transmission is a turbo 350 with a shift kit and an ultra bell with a 3500 stall converter the transfer case is a 205 it has beard seats with five point harnesses the tires are 31×10.5 good year wranglers on the rear and co-op on the front it also comes with two spare rebuildable turbo 350s a bunch spare 12 bolt and 44 axles spare drive lines spare tires including 2 brand new never been mounted co-ops this jeep has never been rolled over or wrecked and is a proven winner it has even been raced in the tacoma dome for more information or any questions shoot me an email”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
(01/23/2012) Non running.
“47 willys jeep 4X4 nonrunning, complete but need total restoration good motor extra some rust no title all im asking is 1250 OBO”
This buyer is still looking for a left front fender.
“Looking for a very good used rust free left front fender for a 1961 CJ3B. Must be rust free and not banged up. Not interested in a junk piece. (three one zero) 502-5335”
Jeff was vacationing in France and Belgium when he ran across two businesses located in Carentan: Paratrooper and Paratrooper Vehicles. He thought I might have known about them, but nope I did not know about them. Carentan is a small rural town near the north-eastern base of the French Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. If anyone else has been here (or can translate the website better than I), feel free to comment!
Jeff writes, “I was just in northern France and Belgium with the family on vacation and was in the Normandy area which incorporated a D-Day beach tour. Stayed in Carentan and came across Paratrooper. I am sure you may have known about them. I visited both businesses which are in different locations. I took some photos of the restoration location, Paratrooper Vehicles and thought you would like to see them.”
Thanks for taking these. I will add this to my list of must visit places when we do our Great European Jeep Tour. When are we doing this tour? I’m hoping in time for the the 70th anniversary of DDay.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was KR45000.
Here’s a 1957 fire truck from Norway that is still in great shape. This jeep is located in the far north of Norway.
Here’s the Norwegian ad (click here to translate):
Veteran/brannbil fra 1957 selges pga plassmangel. Flott bil og samleobjekt for den interesserte. I 2011 ble den kjørt fra Sarpsborg til Hammerfest uten et feilslag, Har desverre ikke tatt bilder innvendig men di kommer om noen dager det er tank i bilen tror det er plast nyere rør og kuleventiler følger med en bensindrevet pumpe til å kjøre trykk fra tanken, det er slangetrommel i bilen og to sitteplasser helt bak samt hjelm fra den tiden…har også satt inn 3 brannslukkere fra 60/70 tallet av typen Nu Swift bak i bilen, det er også gammeltypen hampslanger både 2 1/2 ” og 1 1/2″ med nord kupplinger.
Har tatt bilder under bilen og det er ikke rust, startet forøvrig på første forsøk etter å ha stått ute sin første vinter. Har redusert prisen dersom hurtig avgjørelse på salg. Det er en 6 sylindra motor Flatsix Hurricane”
This looks like a well done rig. The Mahindra MM540 was phased out in 2000. You can read about Julian and his jeep in the Hindu Times.
This runs and drives. I suspect it won’t last long at this price.
“Motor runs like a sewing machine and all 4×4 works great. Fresh tires!
ITS A TOUGH, SIMPLE AND FUN WILLY’S JEEP. I hate to sale it!
Its been in the family for many years. Its a Grrrreat Deal!
SERIOUS INQUIRIES, PLEASE!
$1800.00 Obo.
Call: 229-412-8805
James”
http://valdosta.craigslist.org/cto/2979240377.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
This was for sale in Oregon for a while. Much more info here.
“1960 DJ3A Chevy V6 Automatic. Showcar condition.”
UPDATE: Was $1895. **SOLD**
“I am selling my 1953 Willys CJ3B. The price is listed fair and I am firm on it. I purchased for close to what I am listing it for and I have purchased alot of new parts for it, so I dont feel out of line asking what I am asking for it. Also I am not any any huge hurry to sell so please dont try and get me to budge on my price… I hope I dont come off as being rude, I just dont want to waste my time with answeing questions and showing it to people that dont have cash on hand or want to try to low ball me… I am interested in trading for a few different things Truck camper, camp trailer, fifthwheel trailer, or sandrail. I might be interested in other things, let me know what you have and maybe we can work something out…
About the Willys
Runs and drives
brakes work
has new carburetor
New soft top and doors still in box never installed $785.00
Fair body (has had repair work done in the past)
needs electrical work”
I’m just not sure there’s much value here.
“I have two 1949 willys jeeps take the two and make on one has Dana 44 full floatwe rear end and Dana 30 front one has the original flat head motor and trans one is just a body with front end and trans and both have the tranfer cases one has been cut behind the seats would be great for a rock crawler or to restore call or text Ryan(575)519-9617 trades what do ya got sandrail buggy ATV utv rock crawler samurai Suzuki vw tools flatbed trailer”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/2979429831.html
No pics provided. I did a search for 6-wheeled trucks, but didn’t find any.
“While I was stationed at Millington in 1978 I helped a local man build a six wheel Willys Pickup truck. We lengthened the truck and added a second rear axle. I recently bought a 1950 Willys truck to restore and I am trying to get in touched with the owner of the truck I helped build. I would like to get some pictures of the work we did to this truck.”
The buyer is looking for a specific truck that was in the family.
“I am looking for a 1962 Willys pickup that looks similar to the one in the photos seen here. My grandfather purchased it new and drove it everyday until 1994. There is a long story with this vehicle but to make it short, I would greatly appreciate any information leading to it’s location. I heard it was sold to somebody in southern Cal so I’m posting here. The original C.A. black plate begins with M52.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/15/2012) This appears to be a VEC body. I wonder what the purpose of the mini roll bar loop.
“COLLECTORS ITEM – 1946 Willys Overland Jeep CJ2A. One previous owner 19,000 original miles, and runs great. Hi and Low Range 4WD. Warren hubs, heavy duty wench and the engine has small oil leaks. The tires are in excellent condition. Please call Steve for more information or pictures. 406-270-4623.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2979642114.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(11/23/2011) Engine burns some oil.
“Willys Jeep – New brake lines, new exhaust system, new original style fuel pump, new water pump, carb rebuilt – engine never reworked, burns some oil. Have other projects I need to work on.”
No posts tonight, so I republished some older ones. I will try to do some posts tomorrow during the day, but tomorrow night I am signing books and speaking at an art exhibit in Normandy Park, Washington (South of Seattle). So, there may not be any updates until Friday.
Originally posted November 24, 2009
It’s been about four years since I last scuba’d in the Caribbean. Getting my picture next to “Jeep Reef” in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park would be a great next dive. Note to self: Book trip to Bahamas …. leave jeep at home.
According to this website, The Jeep Reef “is one of the prettiest reefs you will ever see. The strong current that sweeps through this cut keeps the reef ‘s corals very healthy. This dive can only be done at slack tide because of the strong currents . It is in the middle of the Exumas Land & Sea Park, so you will find a very healthy population of fish. This dive site gets its name from a coral encrusted jeep that sits near the mooring.”
Originally posted Feb 3, 2010
Inspired by the Castro/Guevara video I found, Esteban went hunting for a couple more vintage pics from that era. Sebastian has generously shared those with us below. Esteban also found what Sebastian believes is “a very special since it could be the first Willys ad ever in Colombia. It was published before the jeeps arrived to the country. It is basically inviting people to reserve their jeeps before arrival time.”
Originally posted June 15, 2009 (See, there is even a Power Wagon Museum!)
At some point early in his driving life, my dad owned a red Dodge Power Wagon. I’ve never ridden in one myself, however I found a place where I can explore several different models: The Kempner Power Wagon Museum.
The Kempner Museum is an owner-owned museum, with the owner displaying vehicles and other items he has collected over the years. Recently, the owner, with his wife’s blessing he notes, built a building to house the trucks and other related materials.
This museum does not take a ‘hands off’ approach, rather people can climb into these vehicles, touch and explore them.
The museum is located in Kempner, Texas (museum info), which is roughly 150 miles south of Dallas. I’m adding to my list of places to visit soon.
Roberto just completed this caricature of a M-38. You can see his progress from start-to-finish here:
