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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. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
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 drag jeep has a fiberglass Bobcat body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/190540524085876
“Nice drag car with slicks and paddles. Well built sounds awesome. There’s been alot of money and time put into this ride. Has a built 350 with th400 narrowed 9″ rear B&M shifter to much to list. If you look at it you’ll buy it. 6000 or offer.”
This project includes a variety of parts. It’s a later model body (big speedo hole).
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/ventura-jeep-cj3b-and-parts/7672435600.html
“cj3b jeep lost papers for parts or restore hard to find in this condition with ex jeep parts .
T 18a tranny and danna 20 T.C
NP 435 tranny ford
danna 20 T.C with adapter for auto tranny
bell housing jeep 6 cyl.
bell housing jeep V8
YJ grill
jeep gas cans 3 and parts”
There may be some value here, but hard to tell how solid the body is.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/pts/d/kalispell-1963-willys-wagon/7667287595.html
“Reduced price. Willys wagon, has adaptor for chevy motor. does not have a motor currently. no seats, body is in pretty good shape. Has glass and window garnishings”
This 8-page edition of Jeep News showcases a wide variety of Surrey and FC stories. There’s an interesting story about a group of five adventurers from Brecksville, Ohio, who planned to drive an FC-170 with a camper around the world.
This CJ-2A featured prominently in this series of family photos. You can find the photos on this seller’s ebay shop.
UPDATE II: You may remember that back in May we discussed Sterand vs. Sternad and the fact that a vehicle called the Sterand made in 1902 was making the rounds on the internet, but that it was actually a Sternad from 1917…..
Well, this https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/657343822895942/ popped up on my FB feed yesterday. Listed as a 1902 Sterand in the ad (and available for $325k), I inserted myself into the discussion with my “expertise” only to learn that the seller has a title listing his vehicle as a 1902 Sterand and that his isn’t the 1917 version. Wait, what?
Moreover, if you compare the seller’s vehicle to the one in the postcard, you can see the seller’s vehicle has at least one difference: the seller’s vehicle has a cylinder part that doesn’t exist in the postcard version. Maybe someone else can better sort out the history behind these two almost identical vehicles.
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UPDATE: The correct name of this vehicle is Sternad not Sterand, built by Anton (Andrew) Frank Sternad in 1917. As Mark notes in the comments, there is more information on it here: http://coachbuilt.com/bui/s/sternad/sternad.htm
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Originally published May 5, 2023:
Merlin mentioned this vehicle (and article), called the Sterand Loco, in a Facebook post. Various sourced indicate it was built in 1902, but he felt it looked more like a 1920s build. I agree with him, that it is a cool car, but I am not steeped enough in early car history to know for sure when it might have been built.
After some internet searches, I found the engine was consistent with 1902 (a Rutenber 4 cylinder engine). However, after Googling and checking newspaper articles prior to 1920, I could not find what I felt was a definitive source for the date of the vehicle’s creation (no info on why it is called a Sterand or any promotion surrounding it’s inception). The most I could find was a postcard (from this website) that discussed what the article stated.
Still, it’s a cool car.
I’m looking for a set of FC seats or even just seat frames (I’ll likely be recovering them so they match the tour jeep bench seats in back). My goal is to convert tour jeep’s seats back to the original style of seats as a part of capturing a little more of the original feel of the tour jeep.
This looks like the initial one-screw style of Free-Lock Hubs: http://www.ewillys.com/2021/09/09/free-lock-hubs/
“Working on selling parts for my dad who is 82 years old. Is a bit tough to get information because of his memory. I will do my best. He says he bought these hubs for his 1946 Willys Jeep years ago. They seem to be in fine condition. He has had his parts stored for a number of years.”
Looks in reasonable shape.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/cedar-glen-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7675970245.html
“Very cool Willys , runs like champ ! New trans, fuel pump, shocks, manifold, carburetor, wheels, tires, battery, 12 volt system.”
Derek posted this 3B to FB. It looks like a nice jeep.
“Frame up restoration about 15 years back. 12 volt, electronic ignition, overdrive, aftermarket heater. Looks and runs good. Have some spare parts as well including a Fisher plow set up minus the blade. Located in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Titled, registered, and inspected in Massachusetts.”
