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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: Still available. More pics.
It’s a day of parts jeeps.
“53 Willys High hood Jeep.Good condition, Great project as its already apart to restore or modify. Rust in the floor but have new metal bent to rplace them. 4 cyl needs gone thru, trans and Tcase is good. Price is OBO or trade for T5 trans out of a mustang, or? Better pictures coming. Call 307 575 1285 or email wyobuggy@yahoo.com Scam Scum don’t even try!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This appears to be in reasonable shape.
“Great Condition for this 48 CJ Upgraded to the 134 F Head (Overhead Valves), 3 Speed, Thor Locking Hubs, Rigged for towing with 12 Volt towing lights and Tow Bar, 6 volt system, All Gages and Light work, Tires are in Great Condition, Bikini Top, Full Top with doors in great condition.”
My kids and I were visiting my Aunt in Seattle yesterday where she owns a houseboat (in this case, defined as literally a house built on floating logs or concrete blocks with trapped air) on Lake Union in Seattle. My son wanted to go rowing, so we climbed into a row boat and checked out some of the local scenery. We hadn’t gone more than two docks of boats when I spotted this boat named JEEP tied up to a local houseboat. How could I resist taking a picture of it?
For those movie fans who liked Sleepless in Seattle, it is a couple houseboats to the left of this picture (it is not pictured).
UPDATE: As I wrote to Dan, I spaced and forgot to add links to the rebuild of Dan’s Grandfather’s jeep. We’ve been following the rebuild here and here. Too much playing with my kids, fixing my mom’s computer, pulling stumps out for dad and the dave-do list is growing … I think you get the picture.
Dan shared this story with us hoping to encourage other readers to share those oddball stories involving jeeps. That made me realize I still have a few to share, so I’ll write up a couple and share them as well. Thanks for sharing Dan!
“One day my grandfather decided to transport his two horses in a single axle trailer behind his Jeep. While going down the road he noticed that something was wrong. The engine rpm was increasing, but he was slowing down.
After pulling onto the side of the road and looking things over, he noticed that the horses had moved as far back in the trailer as possible and that was lifting the rear tires off the ground.
He thought about it a moment and, deciding he was already half way there, he put the jeep in 4wd and finished off the trip.
When he was done he swore he would never do that again.”
If you have a story to share, please send it to me (d@ewillys.com) and I’ll likely post it.
Based on the header in the pic, I’m guessing this is running a buick V6.
“Currently have a 1954 Willys jeep for sale. asking $750.00 OBO. Information: Willys Jeep that we want off the property due to a divorce. This vehicle ran last summer- was torn down for a project rebuilt so it includes, doors, seats, roll cage, bumpers, grill, has brand new BF Goodrich tires. This Vehicle was shipped down from Alaska in 2005. -Alaska Title In Hand-”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.
“1951 or 1952 (unsure) Jeep Willys. Not much rust, runs. Good deer lease ride”
Here’s a parts jeep out of Richford that has seen better days.
“Old Willys Millitary Jeep………….. Rough Shape……………. NO TITLE………………
What you are buying is a parts vehicle. The axles are free turning, the transmission and transfercase are all right. The motor is complete, but has set up since comming here. The body is rough, So what you are buying is the running gear. 30 years ago the hedge rows and back lots were full of these old jeeps ……. Find one today….. The Transmission Alone….. Would cost what I’m asking for the whole unit. (607) 539-6899”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
This looks nice enough, though the front springs seem to be sagging a bit.
“immaculate 1950 willys cj-3a jeep. mostly stock few parts added foor comfort and looks. around 800 miles on ground up rebuild. truly is gorgeous, i need it gone asap so $11,999 or an offer i cant refuse will take it home.. also interested in partial trade for some kinda 4 wheel drive truck or suv.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This GPW is for sale by Matt at Edmund Angelus Automotive (view some of his work here). Matt has done some fabulous flattie rebuilds.
“Item up! A ’44 Gpw. This is an ALL NUMBERS MATCHING unit!!! This unit also has less than 26-k original miles and under the hood it is very much in tact. If you are a PUREST, or not,k and looking for a GPW to restore, it does not get much better than this. Believe it or not, i am having a bit of separation anxiety about selling this one. This one is my baby, the one i spent Two Years trying to buy from the previous owner. You Know the type, Hords of Jeep parts, yet you have to approach them with a Lunar Lunatic Shemelment on Just so you appear to be from their same dimension. The only problem is returning to the real world with the part or said jeep. The motor does run! It will move under its own power. The cons are as follows….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This has some interesting features. The wide rimmed fiberglass body with no tailgate is unusual. I’ve only seen the wide rimmed fiberglass bodys with tailgates. The exhaust feature is something I haven’t seen either. It appears to allow the drive to automatically switch between a direct header versus a muffler. My concern with this jeep is the roll cage attached to the rear wheel wells instead of the frame.
“1946 Willys Jeep for sale. Great condition. Runs great. 2 Wheel Drive. Chevy 350 small block built by Hines Race Engines in Cleves, OH. Automatic transmission, fiberglass body. Dual Flowmaster exhaust with electric exhaust cut-outs. New windshield, Daytona tires are like new. Edlebrock carburetor. Moroso valve covers and air filter. 373 rear end. Five point racing harness in the driver’s seat. Some very small chips in the paint which are shown in the pictures. I have pictures, drawings, and receipts from the build. Mileage on title lists 75,000 but actual mileage is unknown. Light weight and fast.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
Here’s what might be a great price on a CJ-2A with an Overdrive. It isn’t running, but maybe it wont’ take much to make it run.
“1948 willys cj 3 super clean no rust complete with extra flathead 4, hood wheels, warn winch and overdrive, new seats, soft top, not running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a very fun and interesting Willys The frame is a 1959 Willys CJ3A. The body tub is a good quality reproduction. The engine is the highly desirable Buick 231CID V6 in good running condition with LOTS of power. The transmission is a manual 4 speed. The transfer case is single stick. The front axle is open Knuckle. The steering has been upgraded. Brakes are 11 inch. The gas tank is a big one under the rear floor….”
Here’s a rough CJ-2A out of Michigan. Not many pics.
“This 1948 Willy was bought by my husband 25 years ago as a project. He bought all the parts so he could build it to his ideal, then he got sick and now can’t work on it. It has been in the garage all these years. He has new leaf springs, a 68 v6 cj motor( I think I got that right) it ran when he put it up years ago, another frame and much more. There is a little rust not much. If there is any other questions please contact me.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“1947 Willys Jeep. Needs brake work. 4×4 works well. No top. New fuel pump, plugs, wires, etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
This is certainly a beautiful CJ-2A. However, it’s not fully restored to original condition. One of the obvious issues is the CJ-3A windshield it sports.
“Fully restored to original except for 12 Volt vice original 6 Volt system. $10,000 OBO. The Willys CJ2A was the first mass-produced Jeep intended for the civilian market, began production on July 17, 1945. Civilian Jeeps evolved from the model MB of World War Two fame.”
This seems a surprising price on a nice looking CJ-5. The tires are a little big for my tastes, but otherwise this looks great.
“chevy v8 new dana 44 diffs mini spool in the rear. top load 4 spd. 38″ tires for sale or make take a trade or partial trade. Call or text to 1-308-289-4832. Have a title for the jeep but can’t find the vin plate.”
Here’s a craigslist Ad from India located by the ewillys Michigan Bureau, which apparently operates an international bureau as well. The current exchange rate of 0.0209337 puts the price at $2093.37.
“Selling a Mahindra CJ4 with a perkins 4 engine. The jeep is in very good condition and is ideal for someone who would like to use it for off roading. I’ve attached a few pictures also. I used it in Nilgiris, but as am now moved to Calicut, have no use for it. For more info, call me on 9496221206”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4699
“TThis is my 1951 Willys M38 military Jeep. The jeep runs great and drives great. It does not smoke, and starts right up anytime. The brakes work great as well. The body is extremely solid for the age of the Jeep. I absolutely hate to sell this Jeep. I had it for sale a while back, and after getting numerous calls I decided not to sell. I am not desperate, so please. No LOWBALLERS. These are getting very hard to find, and if you would like one to restore, or just to enjoy as is, this is the one. If you have questions give me a call or email, and I will respond ASAP. “
In memory to his Uncle Bill, a Brit named Simon, living in Colorado at the moment, has decided to paint his Willys 1943 MB in the marking of the unit his uncle commanded at the end of World War II.
His Uncle Bill, Lt. Colonel Charles William Arnot MC, OBE, TD, served in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Field Surgeon in the British 50th (Tyne Tees) Division. Uncle Bill served through the dark days of 1939/1940 through to the liberation of Germany in 1945 eventually commanding 186th Field Ambulance.
His Uncle Bill died in the 1980’s when he was still young, and didn’t leave many mementos from his time in the War. So, Simon has pieced together the correct unit markings, together with history of the regiments progress through WWII from the internet, books, talking to family members and those items left by his Great Aunt.
As a result of this search, Simon has produced a PDF that documents his Uncle’s time during the war and decided to apply markings to his jeep which represent the unit his Great Uncle commanded in WWII, 186 Field Ambulance, part of the British 50th (Tyne Tees) Division.
Below is how Simon appllied the markings and below that an image of his jeep.
Thanks for sharing Simon!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Given the original, raw nature of this wagon plus the overdrive, I’d say this might be a pretty good find.
“I have a mint 1949 wagon 2×4 that is totally unmolested. No additional holes drilled anywhere and still has the insulation on the firewall, etc. Even has the original radio with it. Will make a beautiful restore. Have five absolutely mint hubcaps, and a ton of extra parts. Have spare bumpers, wrap arounds rebuilt engine and a spare engine. Have a new headliner, all new panels for entire vehicle, etc, etc.”
The Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is sponsoring a 2009 Woodward Dream Cruise Calender Contest, along with the Oakland Press, The Macomb Daily and Daily Tribune. As a part of this contest, the group has developed a website where readers can vote for the cars they want to see on the new Calendar.
A reader pointed to this contest out to me via a craigslist ad. The Ad shows a Willys Jeep and asks people to vote for the jeep. So far, so good. I’m into it.
I’m ready to launch a grassroots campaign. I’ll encourage, prod and poke people to cast their votes for the jeep. We can do it. We can get it on the calendar.
My hopes high, I go to the actual contest. I view the approved list of 72 vehicles. Cool, lots of nice vehicles.
But then, I spot the jeep. It’s listed as a 1948 M-38A1. It’s such a classic, that it was never produced! How can this be? Oh the horror! I mean, this isn’t just some kind of incorrect listing of a jeep for sale; instead, it is supposed to be a list of classic cars.
Well, I just can’t support that. So, until the correct model gets listed, I can’t vote for it.
Brian forwarded this to me. Here’s an odd tractor with Willys running gear and 2 inline trannys.
“FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ALL TERRAIN ROCK CLIMBING MACHINE 18 HP WISCONSIN WILLYS JEEP RUNNING GEAR TANDEM TRANSMISSIONS WITH A HIGH AND LOW TRANSFER CASE HAS BEEN SITTING AROUND FOR A FEW YEARS HAVE NOT REALLY USED IT. COME TAKE A LOOK. $1200.00 EMAIL ME WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND I WILL CALL YOU BACK I DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS WITHOUT A PHONE NUMBER. ”
Brian also included an interesting discussion about dual trannys from the WillysTech board.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
This looks like a great price on a jeep ready to go.
“This is a 1952 Willy Jeep 4×4. It runs and has an 8000 lb warn wench on the front and a 4″lift and 35″tires with new rims. It also has a new gas tank and battery and new brakes put in by Big O tires. The lift, brakes and gas tank were all done by Big O tires and I have the receipts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
This is a nice looking jeep ready for the trail with a variety of updates.
“Jeep CJ-2A, to much to list. Excellent condition. Call for details. 7,800.00 OBO”
This has a nice looking cage, good looking diamond plating, good rims, though the tires don’t match. It looks like a good price for a parts jeep. Note the shackle reversal and outboarded back springs as well. This might make a good foundation for a project.
“1968 Willys CJ 5 project. It has the body, frame, T-14 3 speed, T-18 T.C, Dana 44 “offset” rearend, Dana 30 frontend, rollcage, new motor mounts for a 4.3 V6 or SBC, shackle reversal and rear springs moved outboard, lift springs (spring under), 35″ tires (almost new but dont match) on chrome wheels, warn hubs, So…$500 FIRM for rolling jeep…. no motor OR…………………….
4.3 V6 (temp mounted in CJ) I was told that the motor was built, also has aluminum intake, roller rockers and Mallory ignition. I have Clear title. So…$500 for rolling jeep no motor or $800 with the motor. FIRM on all my prices. Moving and need the cash. If interested e-mail me at ductapeit@yahoo.com 509-793-3692 Ken ”