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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 .
This neat quarter-sized Sacramento Jeepers pin is available on eBay for $14.95 (or make offer) and free shipping.
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“US Quarter is there to show size. This item will be packed well and Shipped with USPS First Class with tracking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.
The price of $3100 shown at the time of this posting on the FB posting is actually a bid price. If interested in this solid look 2A, you’ll need to message the seller to gain access to the auction process (sounds a big convoluted, but you never know).
“This is an opportunity for you to bid your price on this 1946 Willys Jeep. Model- CJ-2a VIN: 151043 Mileage: 31,025 The price listed is the current high bid not the selling price, All bidding must occur on our company website. Message for more information on how to bid your price”
This has a variety of updates. The front floors have diamond plate.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3065510377049865
“Hazzard Fabworx of Spokane has reworked the suspension, power steering, changed out all the fluids, battery, serviced the diffs/transmission/transfer case/overdrive, swapped in disc brakes all around (‘94 Geo Tracker) and installed lap seat belts. It has an “odd fire” V6 motor, Dana 30 front/Dana 44 rear both with 4.27 gears, T90 3-speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case and a Warn overdrive. I will say the original overdrive was a Warn but the owner before me had it rebuilt by Herm The Overdrive Guy in Washington, so it’s physically a Husky case now. It also has a Warn 4500 lb winch mounted on the front. The odometer reads 30k and change. The thing still runs and drives great. It doesn’t burn oil and still has the original VIN plate. The story I got when I bought it was that it was a forestry service jeep in Oregon, hence the decals”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
It starts, but unclear if it is drivable without some work (been sitting a decade or so).
“All original American Motor Corporation (AMC) Military Jeep, air-cooled engine, has fording, aluminum chassis, and is designed to be airdropped (parachute) behind enemy lines. It’s a 1968 Mighty Might Jeep; it’s all original/complete, everything is straight, no accidents. I have many extras, including aluminum chassis, motors, differentials, electrical parts/harnesses, axles, etc. I’m selling everything in a package deal, and I’m unwilling to split/sell it as individual pieces. Driven into an enclosed barn, CA’s high desert (dry climate/no rust) about ten years ago has been untouched. The Jeep was purchased, used, and owned by my dad, who passed away. I recently changed the battery, gassed it up, and started right up! I have the pink slip in hand and power of attorney.”
This project may be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/268015018837088
“I have owned this for three years, and basically the only time I touched it is to move it from the garage to the shed. I am selling it to buy a first motorcycle, so if you have any trades, feel free to shoot me an offer. The engine, transmission, and transfer case are out of it, but I have them all. The engine was supposed to have been gone through by the previous owner, but I have never cracked it open to check. The body is mostly straight, except for the sizeable dent in the rear left corner, and a small rust spot on the passenger side. $1500 o.b.o. Text or call with any questions. I would like it gone by Wednesday, but it’s not the end of the world if it isn’t.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This may have an aftermarket tub, based on the gauge placements.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522935895705017
“Flat fender Willys Jeep for sale. This flatfender was restored about 15 years ago and is powered by a Buick 215 V8 which has an aluminum block. Runs, shifts, and drives well. This Jeep is in great shape with no rust, no bondo, and a very straight tub with just the right amount of patina. Softtopper top included and in decent condition with soft doors. Brand new battery. Comes on Mickey Thompson mud tires and with a spare set. Front bumper is set up to take Warren winch and back bumper has receiver to take spare tire/fuel can carrier. Many common upgrades have already been made which include tilt steering column, larger engine, flat tow bar, interior carpet and back seats. This is the perfect jeep for cruising to the beach or around town. Everywhere you go people will appreciate this vehicle”
It’s project, but the body appears sound.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3185838875038746
“Have a 1953 CJ-3B, clean title. Has a small block (I think Chevy) in it mated to the original transmission. Axles are factory I believe. What you see is what you get”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7999.
This seems like a good price, but this sounds like a dealer. Maybe the price isn’t serious? No engine or interior pics included in the ad.
“1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible 2 door wagon, 4 cylinder 3 speed. We understand that buying on the web could leave room for uncertainty of the quality/condition of the vehicle. We are happy to Facetime, Google Duo, or video anything you want to see specifically. We facilitate transportation to your front door, making it easy to enjoy your new soulmate with no worries. Give us a call and let us help you find that love of man and machine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Unclear how much value is here.
“1950 cj3a Runs drives, no brakes New carb and fuel pump.”
This has some rare Desert Dog PCV tires (in poor shape). The GPW script body appears to be sitting on a CJ chassis, based on the location of the rear shock frame mounts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3181197652168945
“1942 Ford Gpw script jeep. Comes with Ford v8 and Bill of sale.. has transfercase and adapter to auto trans.. $2000.00 in Los osos”
This 1959 Jeepster project out of Lake Havasu City, AZ, has an unusual top. It looks like a hardtop of some type and seems to fit the Jeepster well. The large side window isn’t. very stylish, but the smaller one seems to fit the top. Anyone seen a top like this?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1127652031339112
“Early jeepster and trailer. not running,trailer needs tires,not mine,listing for a friend, if add is up it’s available, bill of sale only will not respond to just is it available.”
This is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/293935742818713
“Up for sale is my CJ6 project. It runs and drives but needs lots of work and is rusty. Water pump leaks, the brakes don’t work and it has a broken leaf spring. It is currently on a non-op, so there are no back fees at the dmv. All original willys jeep that you don’t see everyday. Don’t ask if it’s available, I will remove post when it sells. I can prove that it runs to serious buyers”
A parts/project Mule is hard to find!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387665576512969
“M247 Army Mule. Two engines, one 2 cylinder, one 4 cylinder. Has all new bearings and boots. 2 cylinder engine runs, 4 cylinder engine needs push rods. ”
The replacement floor looks good.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1597287777286045
“Rebuilt transmission and completely rebuilt the floor. Don’t have the time anymore”
UPDATE: Was $3500. Now Make Offer.
(12/22/2022) It’s a project. There have been some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5628811363869779
“I have a 1953 Willy’s forsale as parts. I don’t have paper work. All stock. Great for a build. Sold as is. I can deliver if needed.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,500
Sri spotted this unusual M-422A with a hardtop. I don’t remember seeing a hardtop on one of these. Was this something that was available for an M-422A through a third party the way the M-38 and M-38A1 hardtops were? This fit seems pretty good.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3038960089696881
“1962 Mighty Mite 422A · Military small all aluminum jeep made for remote drop for the Vietnam war · Driven 12,345 miles Restored 1962 mighty mite. 422A. Everything in good shape. Lots of work to get it out to restored shape”
Mike shared this video of a brief MD Juan factory tour. The video, in part, demonstrates the scope of equipment necessary to make some of the parts. It’s not a trivial investment in stamps and computer equipment.
No obvious rust along with an unusual winch.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/699612751049315
“1962 Willys Jeep Does NOT run!! Willing to part. Clean CA Title”
One of the rarest type of jeeps hubs are the Kurland hubs. I’ve only had one pic of these hubs (thanks to Ted Jordan) until yesterday when Richard Darr forwarded me a photo of a set of hubs he acquired. This led me to a quick dive into the internet, which yielded the following.
A variety of searches related to “Kurland” and “Kurland Motors” yielded results in both Los Angeles (a city whose name appears on the hub) and Denver. In fact, there were Kurland Motor companies in Los Angeles, Denver, and Grand Junction, Colorado (also known as Kurland Junction Motors).
The Denver location was opened as early as August 1946, as an ad in the Windsor Beacon out of Windsor, Colorado, mentioned the new Universal Jeep arriving for delivery (soon).
I couldn’t location much information about this Denver Willys distributor, other than Kurland Motors was instrumental in the launch of the Mile High Jeep Club in 1956 and that Kurland Motors, at least for a short time, marketed Kurland-branded bumpers about that same time.
Regarding Kurland Junction Motors, I was able to locate this ad from February 22, 1948, (The Daily Sentinel, GC, CO):
Now, were the Denver/Grand Junction Kurland dealers connected to the Kurland Motors of Los Angeles that also sold Willys-Overland vehicles? If they were related, I have yet to find a connection. But, at least I was able to unearth more information about the LA Kurland.
CREDIT: December 05, 1948, issue of the Los Angeles Times
As the article suggests, the Transport Motor Company lost some key personnel. Perhaps Transport Motors had decided to exit its Willys-Overland relationship?
At some juncture, it appears Kurland launched a line of free-wheeling hubs. These hubs were stamped with 1) KURLAND, 2) Los Angeles and 3) Patent Pending. Unfortunately, I could find no patents related to the hubs. In fact, the only information I could find related to the hubs was a reference to a CJ-2A being sold with a set of the hubs.
November 10, 1955, Independent News, Long Beach, CA.
Here are the only pics I have of the hubs:
CREDIT: Richard Darr
CREDIT: Ted Jordan
In 1951, Kurland Motors provided the Los Angeles Times automobile editor, Lynn Rogers, a wagon for a journey down to Ensenada, Mexico. A description of the trip was printed in the October 21, 1951, issue of the Los Angeles Times.
Bill shared a video via Autorevolution.com that highlights the saving of a locked-up CJ-3B.
Barry discovered that there was a variant of the “4-in-1 Jeep” campaign that used the term “4-Purpose Jeep”. It appears the term only appeared in newspaper ads (I have not extensively confirmed this). Here are some examples.
From the May 19, 1946, issue of the Beatrice Daily Sun Newspaper (Beatrice, Nebraska):
From the June 12, 1946, Issue of the South Alabamian (Jackson, Alabama):
From the May 12, 1948, issue of the Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville, Illinois):
From the May 03, 1951, issue of the Valentine Newspaper (Valentine, Nebraska):
Thanks to Chuck for sharing this video about saving a CJ-2A.
This 2A seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4909545482462984
“Solid old jeep runs, drives and brakes well. Clear title. Mechanical restoration 5 years ago. Body original and untouched, well earned patina and surface rust. A few rust spots but this is road legal and safe as possible (no doors no seat belts no turn signals as it came originally). Gauges, clutch, 4×4 and PTO work great. Switched to 12volt to crank the original Go Devil motor a bit easier. Start it regular and it starts easy. Wait a month or two and it’s grumpy. New carb- new starter -newer tires. This first year civilian 1946 jeep has special one year features. Very cool fold down windshield with safaris. Military front axle. Has frame for bed with the parts. No cover. Back seat needs redone. Reasonable cash offers considered. This was my dad’s first car. My great uncle was original owner. I know its full history. Parked inside almost all its life. Has enjoyed many adventures that added character but not damage.”
