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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 .
Lots of updates to this former M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1028909477677855
“1951 Jeep body on custom tube chassis. Dana 44 front axle, Dana 60 Rear. 15″ wheels with 39.5 x 18 Super Swamper Boggers. Built small block 350 out of 1979 corvette. Built turbo 350 trans. Needs drive shafts. This is a project. Have a pallet of parts that will go with it. Springs, steering columns, fuel cell, etc. Also have other axle combinations if interested at additional cost.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(08/28/2021) Listed as an M-38, it’s a CJ-2A. Unclear if it has a windshield or not.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/atascadero-1946-willys-jeep/7428467099.html
“1946 Green Willys Jeep with V8 Oldsmobile motor. Runs fast!
Model: Willys m38
New seats
New fuel tank
New radiator
New alternator
New brakes”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Bailey’s selling this jeep. It seems worth a look to me. It appears to have a rare windshield extender that on top of the windshield frame that (I think) allows a channel for a 3A and later top to attach (it does come with a top).
“1947 CJ2A with original engine in good condition. Fully restored in 1996 with updated electrical and new transmission in 2018. Fully street legal and currently registered in Texas. Kept in garage for last 8 years and driven regularly. Great weekend cruiser or Jeep for the Ranch. Comes with aftermarket top and doors for winter driving. ”
UPDATE: More info here.
Bill shared this video about little cars/go-karts made from oil drums. Nothing jeepy here, but they certainly are creative. I want to test drive one, but not in Thai traffic!!!
Antonio and his jeep collection.
Antonio reached out to me from the Dominican Republic the other day. He told me he collects jeeps and was working on restoring an M-38. He needs the following parts: A windshield, the hood and the radiator front grill. Can be used but in good condition to restore. (If you think you can help him out with the parts he needs, email me at d@deilers.com and I’ll share his email.)
I wrote back and asked if he could send some pics. He generously shared the following pics and a short history of how he got hooked by the Willys Sickness.
“My first vehicle was a Willys cj3 b that I bought in 1989, after several years using to work on it, I sold it. Several years later, in 2002,
I acquired another cj-3b which was very poorly rebuilt and I decided to convert it to military originality, (M-606 Sand desert in the photo), then I acquired an M-38-a1 and rebuilt too.
From, that moment I have not been able to stop. Now, I have several military Jeeps which I have rescued and rebuilt as best as possible.
I also have other willys from Japan and another from Spain, Ebro brand.
In the future I intend to create the first jeep museum in the DR. It would be located in my hometown, Constanza, a military city located in the center of our island, which is the coldest and highest city in the country.”
Here’s a good pic of his collection:
This show one of Antonio’s sons jeeping with a 3B in the mountains of the Dominican Republic.
Barry wrote a version of this article for “Farm Collector” magazine. It has been accepted, but he’s not sure when it will print. I was gratified to see he was able to use some of my research in it. I hope others can leverage their research with other aspects of eWillys.
https://www.farmjeep.com/the-jeep-as-a-light-tractor/
Pic is from this page: https://english.elpais.com/usa/2021-05-13/mexicos-death-flights-50-years-of-impunity.html
The J3M VAM was manufactured by VAM in Mexico for the army. It looks like a combination of a CJ and a Gladiator Truck. Learn more here –> https://cj3b.info/World/Mexico.html. Below are some example pics of the vehicle.
Here’s another example of this vehicle found on Pinterest:
Here’s another example from the BigMackTrucks site:
This is an unusual build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/703004871085234
“It’s a V12 postal jeep every thing custom on engine humvee tires included 1995 f250 dually axle runs and drives great any questions”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/20/2022) Includes a bed extender.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1090863614969810
“Runs Needs new gas tank and going through Attached tow bar Elevated back sear Extended bed attachment”
TJ shared this ad for the doors (hardtop not for sale) out of Everett, WA. The doors are priced at $50 on Facebook. I don’t recognize the doors or top. Does anyone else recognize it?
“These doors fit a hardtop like the one pictured. They contour to the jeep body nicely and are complete with glass. Unfortunately the top is not available.”
There’s a lot of early jeep here. The 0-8 KS speedo has the orange needle; I’m not sure why some are white and some are orange. This also has an early top that looks in good shape and a set of early, period correct even, Free-Lock hubs. It still has the reversed front shackles, too.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/271183628411177
“Running, in need of minor TLC.. carburetor & tires. Truly all original just in need of a tune up. Serious inquiries only!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Looks solid. brakes need work.
“1955 Willys M170 Ambulance Jeep Older restoration runs good, drives good, brakes work. Needs some minor repairs. Canvas all good,many rare parts, some spare parts included. Clear title very original zero rust that we can see, absolutely the best straightest body I have ever seen.”
Listed as a 1949, it’s a 1948 Lefty.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/307877887938221
“1949 Willy’s cj2a project needs work asking $2000 obo no title comes with some new parts and a burned up m38 that has a complete drive train message me with questions or offers”
Pics are a bit blurry.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1463283040720550
“Hunting jeep great shape. It runs!!needs brakes. Have master cylinder Make an offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250.
It doesn’t run. The floor has been rebuilt, but it wasn’t rebuilt to any standard specs, nor does the floor sit over the frame on hat channels.
“1948 Willys Jeep. Clear Texas Blue Title in my name. Original engine, transmission and transfer case. Motor spins freely. Clean, clear oil and water. Hundreds of new parts. Perfect frame. Has unknown transmission issue. Class 3 2” receiver hitch, great brakes. Body has been professionally re-floored. Larger seat recesses already done. Real nice potential for restoration or just enjoy. Needs seats and transmission work. First $4250.00 cash takes her home. Trades for quality hunting items considered with or without cash. I can and will deliver for gas mileage and time as we agree. Feel free to PM me or call me directly to come and see the jeep. It is located on our ranch in May, Texas.”
The rust-colored 2A is a column shift, but not a VEC. It also may have the Hudson steering mod. It’s rim style is hard to find, too. Not sure how much value is actually here though.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/323746462589785/
“We have two Willys Jeeps. One of the units has a column shift (pretty rare) . I understand around 650k we’re built only 29k with column shift. Not sure of running condition all were bought on estate. Not sure of mileage , year, etc. Make offer.”
It’s rough and a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376564823876140
“I have this project I need the money I was going to fix it but don’t have the time , engine will turn but won’t start I’m not getting spark on the spark plug I replace some parts but may be the cables , I don’t have the title for it so will come with a bill of sell”
Ran when parked.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3142709519296274
“1946 keep Willy. Parked 2 years ago and it ran. I think all it needs is a new carburetor and some TLC. Open to offers No low ballers! Very rare item I know what it’s worth. Have been putting off selling it for years but just don’t have the time to make it look pretty again!”
Blaine spotted what appears to be a jeep in the background of this Three Stooges movie. The jeep appears at the 1:08 mark and is shot from a couple angles until the 2:35 mark.
Can you spot the jeep and what model does it most look like to you? To me there are elements that make it look like it was originally a jeep, but it also has some elements that don’t look correct for this particular model.
https://archive.org/details/166.BlunderBoys1955ShempLarryMoe
Bill shared this video that provides some history about the Buick V6. What the narrator doesn’t mention is that by 1965 installations of the Buick V6 were already happening in places like Salt Lake City, where a local dealer was installing them. At least one article in Four Wheeler Magazine also mentions the modifications necessary for a Buick V6 install. Unfortunately, my jeep mags are still stored, so I don’t have the Four Wheeler article handy to share.
(The good news is that we are nearly done with our master bedroom remodel. Once we move in there, we can remodel our ‘family room/office’, which is where we are sleeping right now, where I plan to display and shelve my books/binders until I can remodel the shop … one step at a time)
Since this post about a 1954 Tractor Field Book ad for the Farm Jeep, Barry has been able to track down some Tractor Field Books and post the information at Farmjeep.com. If you are a vintage tractor fan and haven’t heard of the books, I think you’ll like them.
https://www.farmjeep.com/tractor-field-book/
This page from the 1951 Tractor Field Book advertised the Universal Jeep, but post of the book covers standard tractors:
This article that Bill spotted mentions a trench art exhibit at the National WWII Museum, a place I still want to visit. I wouldn’t be surprised it there’s a few trench art jeeps there, too.
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_6542294e-1592-11ec-b22f-479c562f0e04.html
Here’s one example of a trench art SEEP at the exhibit:
From this site: https://www.historynet.com/what-is-trench-art.htm
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Seems worth a look.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A- 231 Buick V6,3spd w/Warn OD,5.38 gears,recent tune,fluids changed,new alternator,seats,gas tank. Runs,drives and stops. Not a mint one owner but cool old Willy’s to have fun with.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill spotted this nice looking Converto Airborne Dump Trailer.
“You are bidding only on a fully restored, WWII Air Transportable, Dump Trailer, manufactured by Converto. Believed to be a 1944. This trailer was often transported to remote areas and used in construction projects. It was typically towed with a jeep as both could be transported inside a WWII C-47 Cargo Plane. The trailer was originally purchased from the estate of a WWII member of the 20th Air Force, and marked in his honor upon restoration. No Title. Sold with a bill of sale only. ”
This has a rare Boston hardtop.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7426813224.html
“48 Willys CJ-2A with a title in my name.
Rough shape but all there except interior.
All drivetrain is there. The engine is newer not the original flat head. Has an over head valve engine that I’m pretty sure is bad. Does have a rare hardtop with one door that’s in bad shape but probably fixable.
I’ve owned the jeep for years and realized I’m not going to have time to do anything with it.
Looking for $1000 will negotiate in person if you’re interested.
Feel free to call or text me with any questions.”
