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UPDATE: Still Available
(06/02/2010) No pics provided.
“For sale is a 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A Parts car. It does run but it does not have a title. $500. Call 920-420-6644. Please don’t ask for pictures, I dont have a camera”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $55,000.
(03/10/2010) “This rare find — a completely handmade, completely stainless steel Jeep — was commissioned in the Philippines in 1981 and custom built by then-President Ferdinand Marcos. It was later purchased by a well-known national television news correspondent, who then had this one of a kind Jeep shipped back to Los Angeles. It has never been driven. With less than 10 miles on the odometer, this classic style “Eisenhower” Jeep is a vintage car collector’s dream. The exterior is like new; it’s been protected in a fully-covered, temperature-controlled garage since its trip to the United States. To our knowledge this is the only Jeep of its kind in the U.S. The brushed-exterior is in supreme condition. The engine is a rebuilt 1953 Willy’s V-8 that needs only minor service. Complete vehicle sold as is.”
I happened upon some Getty Images, so thought I’d do a search on Getty’s website. They have some cool images, though a variety I have seen in other places. Note that some of the descriptions and/or dates aren’t quite right. For example, the “date created” for the Willys MA image below is Jan 1, 1941. However, the Willys MA wasn’t delivered until April of 1941.
Click here to see all the Getty Images with the Search Term of “Willys”
1. This is a Willys MA
Getty Image #50470924 — Two soldiers sitting in Willys jeep parked on grass, fr. take on state the army just before US joined WWII, w. hangar-type bldgs. in bkgrd. (no caps). (Photo by Robert Yarnall Richie//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images).
2. Here’s another Willys MA
Getty Image #104406783 — FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 16: The jeep WILLYS can help the fisherman because it is semi-amphibious. Picture taken on September 16th, 1945. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
3. Here are snow skiers in France
Getty Image #104422238 — UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Patrol Of Skiers With A Jeep Willys Circa 1940 (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
4. This is a color image from the D-day Preperations in England.
Getty Image #106893455 — High angle view of American troops and Ford GPWs (light utility vehicles very similar to Willys MB, both of which are commonly refered to as jeeps) aboard an unidentified landing craft, England, early June, 1944. The vessel is loaded as part of the preparations for invasion of France, the Normandy Landings, which began on June 6, 1944. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
5. A Rare Farm Jeep Photo (note the hood and windshield are inscribed with Jeep rather than Willys). This original photo is of the CJ-2 X26, identified by Fred Coldwell on page 165 of his book PreProduction Civilian Jeeps. He notes that for advertising purposes, a 2nd version of this photo was created, with the grille of the CJ-2 airbrushed to look like a standard CJ-2A grille (the mb grille and brush guard are wiped away).
Getty Image #104422239 — UNSPECIFIED – DECEMBER 16: The Jeep Willys Has Been Constructed For Works In The Usa In 1945. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Brian pointed out that this crazy vehicle is still available. It is a 4wd vehicle and I recognize the frame as from a Willys frame, but I recognize little else.
“1951 Willys Rat Rod. Willys 4-wheel drive frame & drive train. 350 Chevy engine with hooker headers. Custom exhaust; new chrome rims with new tires. Custom-built roadster body with oak pickup box. Bikini top & custom roll bar. $6,000.00”
No pics provided.
“FACTORY DUMP BED UNIT WORKED WHEN REMOVED ANY QUESTIONS CALL 570 762 6309”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
There might be some value. The top is rough.
“1948 CJ2A with good va title. Have original wheels. Will need work, not currently running. Located in zip 22567.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
There is some work left to do on this.
“Runs good, Has many new parts. It was blasted and painted about 2 months ago. I’ve had no problems out of it except a few of the gauges don’t work. I have the windshield, I’ve just not put it in yet. these are some before and after pics.”
UPDATE: Was priced at $2500. **SOLD**
It’s a little rough, but not too bad.
“ORIGINAL RUNNING GEAR AND CAP. NO RUST. FROM CENTRAL OREGON SINCE NEW. GOOD RIG TO RESTORE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Well, I do have some experience buying and selling these .. lol.
“I have a 1967 Austin Champ British Military Jeep that I wanted to restore, but I can’t seem to find the time or money! It has a 4 cylinder Rolls Royce engine, and is a left hand drive 4 wheel drive. It would make a great Christmas gift to someone who could restore it. I’m asking $2500 or best offer. Call me with questions:”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“For sale is a 1952 Willys M38 Korean war Army Jeep with title. It is NOT assembled, and will need to be towed from it’s current location. It is a complete package. I have all body parts including N.O.S. front fenders and grill. The original 4 Cyl engine, T-90A trans, and Spicer 18 T-Case. Both original Axles, 4 wheels and 5 BRAND NEW military tires. the Chassis currently has a Small Block Chev 350 engine and Chevy TH350 trans installed. They also go with the whole package for $2500. I have boxes and boxes of small parts, guages, lights etc… Some N.O.S. parts in there as well. This is a Great project and will come together pretty quickly with a little effort. I NEED to get this out of my shop ASAP so I am willing to bargain within reason. I can send pics upon request. This Jeep is nearly 60 years old so the body is not prefect, but for it’s age it is in very good shape. There are NO holes rusted through the floor, it is straight but shows signs of being used. There is one rust hole in the right rear corner which a patch panel can easily be found or be made for. Any questions,”
No pics provided.
“Willys stainless tailgate new never used”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $999
The seller now believes this is a Maverick, but I don’t have enough experice with these to know for sure. It sounds like this vehicle has been in storage for a while. It might be in good shape for an eastern wagon.
“60 willys jeep 2 dr rare has v8 chevy trans an engine no title came from a storage auction 999 cash”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $60
(02/05/2010) Here’s a very rare fiberglass CJ-3B hood.
“WILLYS JEEP HIGH HOOD CJ3 B HOOD FIBERGLASS IN GOOD CONDITION. NO MAJOR CRACKS OR BREAKS IN FIBERGLASS. VERY GOOD QUALITY HIGHHOOD HARD TO FIND !! $60.00 call 360-957-6012 Woodland Wa .”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2111740643.html
This looks pretty stock, though it is missing the rear bows holder.
“Vintage 1947 Jeep CJ2A. All original and complete. New Redcoat gas tank. New Battery. Newly rebuilt master and wheel cylinders. It runs and is ready to go. $2400 OBO. Delivery negotiable. Phone 4O6-67l-6278. Will answer all calls. Email contact not available.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/2111711833.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
This is one of several nice looking jeeps tonight.
“Meticulusly restored Willys Jeep CJ2A . Complete restoration including professional engine/gearbox/transfer case rebuilds. Total frame off, suspension, body and paint, all completely done. Restoration documentation provided, Owner & workshop manuals provided. New at restoration, 5–vintage Firestone Knobby Truck Tires. Owner fabricated half-cab with doors–period cab heater installed. Restoration completed in 2007, has about 1000 miles on it since restoration. All original restoration except overdrive was added to the gearbox at restoration for better drivability. Owner in process of moving.”
You can’t beat the price. I’m sure there is $70 worth of value somewhere.
“I have a 1951 willys jeep cj3a; Roller ( frame , leaf spring, axles, and body ); no floor good project; will trade for something , tell me what you have; call or TEXT 601 668 5181.”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/2109736641.html
Looks good.
“1944 jeep willys mb fully restored as it rolled off the factory floor ready for battle. runs and drives strong no problems this baby is ready to go…”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2109600770.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
This looks good, though there is still some work to be done on it. It does include a rebuilt motor that you can hear run.
“Great piece of history in the offering here! This is a 1947 original Willys CJ2A Jeep. The engine is a Willys “Industrial” engine that has been rebuilt (.030″ over) and hasn’t even been broken in yet – maybe 1 mile on it! Has a T90 transmission, with a Dana 18 transfer case that has been gone through and checks out. Gets its’ fuel through a Solex carb and has been converted to 12 volts. Frame and body has been Jasco’d and painted to the correct color of OD green. Has a poly fuel tank and 16″ military tires. This Jeep has no markings yet so you can put your favorite unit designation on it. We tackled this project with the idea to make it a “driver” and to participate in parades and other public events. Being a Jeep, you could use it for whatever your offroad needs might be. This is not a full resto, as the body still shows some “character” which would lend itself to re-enactments or other types of “movie” work. To get this buggy up to speed you will need to wire in new lights and the brakes need to be finished – there are none! The carb could use a cleanup and rebuild, and the motor needs to be broken in per spec. There is also a crack in the passenger side windshield. Surprise of surprises though, we have a clear blue Texas title for this Jeep so it is easily registered and could be inspected for road use.
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay.
“You are bidding on a great restoration project. I am thinning my collection because I have a few other rare vehicles that I’m in the process of restoring so some toys must go. This is a 42 slat grill that is very restorable. Original hood numbers can be seen. It does have rust in the usual places such as front floors, fuel tank and driver side panel but the frame is very solid. Both front bumper and rear crossmember are in excellent condition which is very rare and hard to find. The tail panel has never been messed with and is in great shape. All gauges appear original. The jeep comes with a complete MB motor but it is not original to the car as the vin is very high. The data tags are long gone but the original frame tag is still on the frame. I do have two original front seats that will go with the jeep. Brass windshield clamps, filterette, front seat are all correct. I do have four early GPW’s on Willys frame that will be on ebay soon as well as two more slat grills. I will except offers through ebay for our mutual protection”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This looks in very good condition.
“FOR SALE IS THIS SUPER CLEAN 1947 CL2A JEEP. THIS WAS A LONG TIME FAMILY HEIRLOOM FOR OVER 50 YEARS. IN 1996 OUR SHOP DID A MILD RESTORATION ON THIS VEHICLE WITH NEW PAINT, BRAKES, TAILGATE, AND WINDSHIELD FRAME AND GLASS. YOU CAN SEE THE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT SHAPE, ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL AND NEW GAUGES. THERE IS ONLY 299 MILES SINCE WE DID IT IN 1996. THIS A GREAT LITTLE JEEP WITH LOTS OF THUMBS UP APEEL FROM ALL WHO SEE IT. JEEP HAS ORIGINAL HEATER ASSEM. INSTALLED”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This is a project.
“1951 Willys project . Buick 231 V6, T90, Dana 18, Dana 44 rear with 3.73s and clutch posi, Dana 27 front with 3.73s open. The jeep is sprung over with 35s on 8 inch wheels. It needs alot of work but has clear title and has non-op done. $1500.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
(08/10/2010) This isn’t running at the moment, but this looks in good shape.
“I have owned this jeep for about 12 years when i got it the motor was out and the jeep was taken apart i had the motor all redone and put it back it i put all new shocks on it and the body is in pretty good shape theres a little surface rust but know major rust. It has been sitting in the barn for about 5 years now its not running at this time but im sure it wouldnt take much to get it to run i just have to many projects and not enough time to mess with it thats why im only asking $2,200 o.b.o.”
This looks like a parts Jeep (post 1956 CJ-3B). This has a solid back. I’m assuming that is filled in, but the joint marks aren’t too obvious.
“1950’s Willys JEEP $500 OBO”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2107986992.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a good project, but is priced high given it doesn’t have an engine.
“Up For Auction-This is a 1951 Willy’s Jeep project car. There is NO motor, as it was recently removed. However it is set up for a small block chevy V-8 (283,305,350,etc.). This Jeep is 95 percent complete was driveable prior to the motor removal.”
