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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
This looks like a parts jeep.
“I have a 1948 Willys CJ2A for sale. I t could make a good parts Jeep or a good rebuild project. I DO NOT have the title for it, I got the Jeep and just don’t have the time to work on it. I am not sure if the motor runs, but it does have the 4 cyl. engine, both axles, transmission, etc”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Buick 225 V6, very strong. 100A chrome alt, Holley 390 carb, electric fuel pump, 4:1 power steering gear box.
SM420 transmission with Saturn overdrive.
Dana 18 transfer case
Front axle: Dana 30 with 4.88 gears and ARB lockers
Rear axle: Dana 44 with 4.88 gears, warn axles and ARB lockers
4″ lift.
Custom roll cage.
Tilt steering column.
CJ2B windshield.
Stereo with I-pod hook-up, you need to hear it. CB with firestick antenna.
bikini top.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/03/2011) There might be some value here.
“For Sale – 1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep. $950 or BEST OFFER.
Additional pictures and info can be requested through:
email – 48jeep4sale@gmail.com
cell – 508/649-1815
For quickest response please put 1948 in the email subject line, when responding. It helps to weed out the spam.”
http://rmn.craigslist.org/cto/2369369297.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/21/2011) This looks like it’s restorable. Unclear if it runs.
“BARN FIND ……..HAD THIS FOR 3 YEARS TIME TO SELL….. HAVE TITLE ….DOES NOT RUN????NEVER TRIED”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2369938394.html
You can view the first group of images here and learn more about their history. he MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock, Ar, only exhibits one jeep (shown below), but they do have a variety of WWII Jeep photos in their archive, many of which include captions. Here are 9 of them. The photos are part of the Allison Collection of World War II Photographs, the captions of which come from the ACME wire service.
The caption for the image below is: Yanks Hunt Eggs (CQ) in France
France—Holding a lettered board written in French and meaning “have you any eggs?” two Yanks ride in a Jeep and hope for a positive answer from French girls in the city of Rumegies, France. Driver and sign holder is Pvt. Maury Sanders of Corinth, Miss. The other Yank, Pvt. Albert Frank, Burlington, VA., looks on. Credit: Army radiotelephoto from ACME.
The Caption for the image below is: On one of the most dramatic journeys recorded in the annals of the war, so far, Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stillwell, at the head of a band of 114 Americans, Burmese nurses, Chinese, Indians, Britons and Anglo-Indians, covered 140 grueling miles on their retreat from Wuntho, Burma, which began on May 4th, 1942. For days the band struggled through the torturous heat of the dense malaria-infested swamps and jungles of Burma, to reach the banks of the Uyu River, where they were forced to abandon the few Jeeps and trucks they had, to proceed on home-made rafts, down the river to the Chindwin and Thenge to Imphal on the Indian frontier. They arrived at their destination, Dinjan, India with only a few cases of malaria and heat exhaustion. Considering what they had been through, their journey was remarkably successful. Here, in a series of 25 official U.S. Army photos, just arrived from India, the story of the retreat is graphically presented. New York Bureau
This bridge was repaired by the Chinese on time, and Major General Franklin C. Sibert, starts ahead of the first Jeep in the column.
Credit: (U.S. Army Photo from ACME)
A writer, and ‘recovering ranch girl’, named Tamara Linse wrote a nice bit of history about the 115th Cavalry Horse Mechanized, which was a National Guard unit from Wyoming that served in WWII.
She notes that early resources were scare. She writes, “The 115th Cavalry was activated nine months before war was officially declared. The entire 115th Cavalry Regiment, all 1,086 men, was inducted into federal service on February 24, 1941, the day they boarded a train for Fort Lewis, Washington.
Like all wartime training facilities, Fort Lewis was unprepared for the influx of soldiers. The men trained with stove pipes for cannons, sticks and brooms for rifles, and jeeps marked “TANK” for enemy armored vehicles. Aircraft used sacks of flour for bombs.”
She also mentions that while some soliders were excited to see the new jeeps, motorcyles, and other mechanized vehicles, other soliders would only give up their horses when you pulled their reins from their (I hesitate to say cold, dead) hands.
In the article, she includes an image, courtesy of the Wyoming State Archives, which shows a horse jumping a jeep. You can check out the entire article here. You might also like to read why/how Men are Like Plants.
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
Engine frozen and body rusted.
“54 CJ3b Has not run since 1978. Engine does not turn over. Body is badly rusted where channels are located. No title. Great restoration project. Nearly complete. Missing one hood latch and part of the turn signal switch as far as I know (probably missing a few other minor parts I don’t know about). The drive train appears complete and original. Has lock out hubs, hardtop, heater, vacuum brake booster, vacuum windshield wiper. Has 47,300 miles on odometer. Located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. If I was restoring it, I would probably buy a new body for it. The frame looks good for restoration.”
The GPW body does not appear to be original.
“For Sale 2 Vehicle combo deal or sold individually
$6900 if you buy both together
1944 Ford GPW Jeep $5,900 OBO
1947 Willys CJ-2A Jeep $2,300 OBO
Information
1944 Ford–great attention getter
Very Rare
Early model small block Chevy 283 (58-62)
4bbl Edelbrock carb
Early model 4bbl Corvette intake manifold (57-61)
Runs good
3 speed manual transmission
4 wheel drive
Clean California title and current registration
1947 Willys CJ-2A Very original
Engine “Go-Devil” L-Head 4 cylinder
not currently running
3 speed manual transmission
4 wheel drive
Very dry body with some rust in storage compartment under passenger seat
Sold with bill of sale
Not registered in about 30 years out of DMV System
Great parts vehicle or restoration project
More Pics at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22288300@N04/
call 714 746-4010″
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2368289164.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200
It needs some repairs, but looks solid otherwise.
“Tub is from a 62 DJ3a surrey gala. has some damage and is missing some firewall and floor. Very close to a cj3a Tub, but no tailgate like wwii mb/gpw.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
This might be a nice rig. It includes an overdrive.
“I’m will let this go at a reasonable offer I do not need it. I got it from my step brother a while back (long story) anyway, it was in Idaho. I haven’t figured out everything that it has yet but this is what I know, 289 rebuilt engine out of a 64’ Ford Mustang, RV cam, Cobra intake and valve covers, headers 4 sp with and 3 stick T-case, one is the warn overdrive, possi front and rear, 44 rear axle, 25 front axle. I have the windshield and will be installing it this weekend. I can send more pictures if needed.”
This might be worth a look.
“this is a very nice jeep ,it runs and drives , needs a little body work , it has all new brakes , including the mastercylinder and lines and hoses shoes and wheel cylinders , i rebuilt the steering sector , it has a new windshield , the tires need replacing , call steve , 218-770-1537”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/2365663171.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
“Was my Grandpa’s Jeep and passed down to me. It has been stored outside without running for the past 10+ years, but did run prior to that. Need to sell so make an offer! Great parts car or project.”
There might be some value here, though the windshield appears incorrect.
“We have a nice jeep chasis with transmission and transfer case Also a fairly nice body goes with it. Frame is straight as you see it. email and will answer additional question or can come by and see.”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2366306151.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Looks good.
“1949 CJ3A Willys Jeep for sale. Great Shape for the year. You won’t find many others like this.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This is missing some trim andother details, but looks pretty good. There are a few dings and dents.
“1951 Willys Overland Pickup
serial # 451-EC1 20501
GVW 5300lbs
First year for overhead valve 4 cyl. 4WD
This Willys truck came from a ranch in Cayucos, Ca
It has never been registered for the street, comes with bill of sale.
Engine was rebuilt about 5 years ago and was parked.
Check out the amazing patina on this truck!
Starts up and runs perfect, Quiet, smooth and no smoke!
Brakes need work from sitting.
Come see this barn find or see it on flicker and
You Tube.
Asking $2500.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The work so far looks good, but needs a new body.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A Model. We are the 3rd owner and have owned for approx. 2 years now. Previous owner had it for 50+ years. It was told to us that it had approx. 38000 miles on it. Have in hand Clean and Clear Title. My father bought this jeep to restore as a project and has lost interest in it. It is approx. 50% or more unassembled and have approx 95% or more of all original parts. Motor does run great. It does need a new body tub due to the original being to badly rusted. We have original tub with all ID plates still attached. Also have service manual and pics prior to restoration. Any other questions please email me and I can get my father to contact you because he knows more about this than I. Buyer to pay for/set-up transportation/shipping of this vehicle from San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. We will deliver for free to anyone within 100 miles of Phoenix, AZ.”
This body might be rough, but it looks like there’s some value.
“this is a great jeep cj2 motor free will run barn fine frame is solid call me at 773-269-1382.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/2367941701.html
Here’s a delivery wagon.
“I have a 1964 willys jeep selling for 1200 pics shjow what it looks like its actually in pretty good condition, would not seel if i didnt have to, just installed new front and rear axles, they alone cost me 1200 dollars, the axles are 1990 chev, this jeep is the goberment model worth more and rarer, any questions email i check here often thanks for looking.NO ENGINE OR TRANS.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2367274569.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,500
(04/09/2011) ‘Emily’ has an interesting history.
“Authentic 1944 Willys Jeep. This Jeep has a lot of history and has won several show awards. It was loaned to French during war. It is not a reproduction.
It is in Excellent Condition and has been kept indoors. this particular willys was used by the french during WWII. stuffed homing Pigeons w/ cages and names,origanal two way radio w/ canvas cover, all trophys stay with emily, which is the name of the jeep. Tow bar made to front bumper, canvas top is in excellent condition. many origanal personel effects like soap, shaving, ready made meals, wine bottles, cot, shovel, original gas mask, origanial back pack and much more.some that can not be mentioned here. very very clean flat head 4”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(04/24/2011) It’s a project.
“I have an Authentic Willy’s Jeep CJ2-A from 1946. We have the windshield frame, pto, two newly restored seats, Willy’s stamped hood, the body, along with five military tires. The engine was stamped by Willy’s and is a flat-head four cylinder. The front fenders are in great shape and one has a hood latch. These parts are all hard to find and could help to restore a CJ you may be working on. I am listing it because I need the room in my garage and I do not have the time to restore it. I have more pictures of it and I would like $2,000 or best offer. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900
(05/03/20110 This looks nice.
“3 speed manual transmission with 4 cyl “hurricane” motor, 4WD, runs and drives great, body,paint and interior all finished.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
(04/28/2011) This has seen some updates.
“This is a 1949 Willys Jeep with a MASSIVE 283 cubic inch engine! It is a 4×4. It starts, runs and drives.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7300.
(01/08/10) Here’s another nice Wagon.
“Hard to find 1954 Jeep Hot Rod. 400 short block motor gives jeep great power. Jeep has only 43,824 miles, but the motor has only 17,824 miles. Two door, automatic transmission. In good condition finished interior. Cash only. WHAT A GREAT DEAL!!!!! $7,300.00 OBO.”
Have a good night. Updates Saturday.
While looking up this Crosley (which I’m not quite sure is a Crosley), I discovered the largest Mircocar Museum in the world. The bad news is that it appears closed until Fall 2011 for renovations. However, you can look through the virtual tour to see the types of cars owned by the museum.
