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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 .
Hey, it runs! So much to look at here …
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/991011251697589
“42 Willys, many mods to the body, very cool rig, runs like a top, needs brake work and some love.”
On November 18, 1951, the Times (Shreveport, LA) welcomed the new Hy-Rail Jeep Wagon to the Kansas City Souther-Louisiana and Arkansas railroad. The article provides quite a few details on the vehicle and how it operates.
As this September 26, 1952, article in the Courier Journal (Louisville, KY) points out, by the autumn of 1952 there were 35 Hy-Rail jeeps operating on 21 railroads throughout the US.
UPDATE: In late September and early October of 1952, the press photo at bottom, along with the caption seen in the newspaper clipping below, appeared in newspapers across the country. However, I could not locate any associated story. There’s no mention of it being a Hy-Rail.
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Originally Posted November 30, 2017: Given the article above, the date of the photo below was either misread as 1953 or was a reprinted photo for 1953. The original photo was taken at least by September of 1952.
“1953 Press Photo L&N Railroad Vintage Jeep Rail & Road Vehicle. You are bidding on an original press photo of L&N Railroad Vintage Jeep Rail & Road Vehicle. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 5/4/1953.”
View all the information on eBay
This same photo of a Hy-Rail also appeared in Mechanix Illustrated, February 1953, p.93.
Here’s an article introducing the rail FC Jeep to the Green Bay, Wisconsin, community. This November 17, 1962, article appeared in the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
UPDATE: This was up for auction last year in 2018 and 2019. Starting price dropped to $1600 with the auction scheduled for Friday, June 18th (Today).
I’m surprised to see no bow holders. Looks like the dash plate in a long, single one, and I see no column shift. I’d say this was a mid 1946 or later photo.
https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/lot_0E841DDA64
“Description: Hugo Brehme (German/Mexican, 1882 – 1954). “Willys Jeep”. Super grand mammoth vintage silver gelatin print. c1945. Printed c1945. Photographer credit on verso. Two photographic sheets joined together and mounted. Fair to good condition; some staining and surface scuffs and scratches, most of which can be mitigated or eliminated with conservation. Frame size: 64 x 86 in. (1626 x 2184 mm). Image size: 60 1/2 x 81 1/2 in. (1537 x 2070 mm). A huge photograph, approximaely 5 feet high by 7 feet wide. An advertisement for Willys Jeep in Mexico. The sign next to the Jeep reads New or old you can always rely on your Willys Jeep [Nuevo o viejo ud. siempre puede confiar en su jeep Willys]. PLEASE NOTE this photograph is mounted on board and is very heavy”
Maury pointed me to this Four Wheeler article on a stock CJ-6 with some neat options. One of those options was a “factory-installed AM radio option”. It’s not the cleanest factory install, but does the job. Anyone know whether 1) this was a factory install or a dealer install and 2) what years the optional radio was offered?
This jeep may be worth a look. It’s got a trencher on the back. Only 10,000+ miles on it.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3564470.html?kwd=willys%20jeep&zip=&category=0
Has a rear PTO gearbox, so there could be value here.
https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/pts/d/la-crescent-47-willys-jeep-project/7337644558.html
“1947 willys jeep cj2a project, not running, I was told this will run will a little work, bring your trailer , clear title $1500 cash calls only, no text, no emails, thanks”
UPDATE: ** SOLD** Was $6500.
“4 cyl overhead valve original engine, runs good, 3 speed manual transmission, 12 Volt generator, had seats reupholstered, needs some body work, 40,800 miles, Jeep is pretty much original, no major upgrades. EMP proof. Previous owner put in plastic fuel tank, Have clear NC title $6500.00 Located in Wilkesboro NC.”
The jeep is mostly disassembled, but there is a pic of the chassis with the drive train and steering wheel. Not sure how much value is here, but there appears to be some. It looks like it has a PTO as well.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3561068.html?kwd=willys%20jeep&zip=&category=0
This 1948 CJ-2A with a side patch and a 3A windshield was owned by Jasper County, Indiana. It’s up for auction on Saturday, June 19th.
Seems in good shape. You can see what the F-23 looks like in this brochure post: http://www.ewillys.com/2021/05/27/kelly-manufacturings-23-series-tops/
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/saint-charles-willys-jeep-top/7334756898.html
“Complete Kelly full steel cab fits Willys CJ3A.
Basically consists of 6 large pieces.
2 lockable doors with frames that attach to the windshield. The door windows roll up.
2 side panels with large windows.
1 solid piece roof.
1 lift gate with large window.
Had very limited usage and only has minor surface rust from setting outside a couple of years.”
This engine looks in good shape and is probably from a CJ-3A or DJ-3A.There’s also supposed to be a jeep chassis and other parts for auction.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3560096.html?kwd=willys%20jeep&zip=&category=0
“Willys Jeep Chassis, Willys Jeep Motors, Willys Jeep Parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $399.
(06/03/2021) No pics provided.
“I bought this FC bed out in western Nebraska with the intent of using it behind a cj10 cab.
That project changed hands and directions several times, and now I have an FC bed with no home for it.
I do consider chopping it to make it a different size for some other Jeep based pickup project.
But if someone needs it for an actual FC, that would be best.
It’s not pristine, so modifying it wouldn’t be a huge sin. But it’s solid enough that a real enthusiast might want or need it. Not many folks can say they’ve ever owned any forward control Jeep parts at all, so maybe you want it for bragging rights or to build a trailer for your flatfender.
I paid 500 several years ago, so I guess we can start there. Just my luck it’ll be worth 3000 and I still let it go for 500…”
Seller is unsure of the model, but given the date provided, I’d say it was a 1953 CJ-3A or CJ-3B. I don’t see pics of the flaps that mount the doors to the body.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/scottsbluff-willys-jeep-koenig-full/7334072055.html
“willys jeep koenig full metal top cj2a cj 3a cj3b cj5 ???? not sure what model it came off they said they thought it was from a 53 ??? but not sure of that came from a dry eastern wyoming so rust is not a issue has the brass koening tag hard to take good pic of it but doesnt say what model it was …. i have no of the door hinges not 100% what model this is for the doors say early but the front top addition says ? may for a ??? it can stay for a few months but if a tornado high winds hail etc destroy it ITS STILL YOURS NO REFUNDS BY NOT PICKING IT TIMELY MANNER YOU AGREE TO THAT TOP IS LOC NEAR SCOTTSBLUFF NEBRASKA”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Looks solid.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/lancaster-willys-jeep/7330911802.html
“1946 Willys cj2a with MB grill. 134 ci flathead 4 cyl. New: tires, springs, shocks, steering wheel, steering shaft.
Rebuilt steering box. New seat cushions and covers. New brake master cylinder. New brake lines, much, much more.
Colorado ranch vehicle, no rust. Most everything has been gone through, but not engine because it runs very well. Asking $15,500.”
UPDATE: Some engines still available: Willys M38 M38A1 CJ-2A CJ-3 CJ-5. They also have a variety of older jeep parts, including radiators, grilles, windshields, seats, and more.
(04/29/2020) Not sure what all is here, but in the pics I can see some L-head and F-head engines.
https://collegestation.craigslist.org/pts/d/college-station-used-jeep-engines-l134/7327959870.html
“Rebuildable Jeep engines flat head and F head with many accessories and some new parts available.
75+ engines currently in stock.
Contact for more information. “
The 2021 Epic Willys Adventure will be hitting the road .. or better put … the Oregon Trail, starting August 13th. Their goal is to follow the Oregon Trail, if I’m not mistaken, from Missouri to Oregon.
Word on the street is that the intrepid crew may seek some refuge near the end of their journey at the new World Headquarters of eWillys for a night. Let’s hope they make it!
More on this adventure as it unfolds. If you are interested in sponsoring the journey, feel free to contact them through the website: https://www.epicwillysadventure.com/about-us
I’ve been spending the last couple weeks stalking Craigslist, trying to find a good price on a drill press. A couple days ago I found a Jet in great condition for $250, but I called to late on that one. After searching some more, I finally found a 16 speed drill press for only $100. So, I drove up to Ellensburg (about an hour and a half north) and picked it up today.
It turned out the seller was a long time farmer who used to own a machine shop (along with a 3000 acre farm) outside of Hermiston, but he downsized to a hundred acre place in Ellensburg. Because of that, he didn’t need the drill press. He said it worked great, but sometimes one of the chuck teeth would stick when changing drill bits. One thing that made the deal worthwhile to me was that he included the drill press vice and a notcher, two tools that together, when new, are about the value what I paid for the whole package.
Add into that, $50 for a never-used 40″ John Deere Aerator (Piece at $489 and Home Depot) and I’d say I had a good day shopping!
The funny thing about the visit was that the guy had grown up in Prosser (where we now live) and owned several Willys Jeeps (a 1956 CJ-5 was his high school vehicle). Small world.
UPDATE II: I received this small booklet. There are thirteen pages (with lots of pics) written by Joe Brown and eleven pages about donuts, including a quiz and recipes (as in, you can use donuts in a variety of ways). So, if you want jeeps, don’t buy this booklet; but, if you like donuts, then this might be a winner. Below are a few sample pages …
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UPDATE: Curiously, after I purchased a copy on Amazon, the price went up a dollar.
In early 1944, Actor and Comedian Joe E. Brown published “You Said A Mouthful”, a book about his adventures entertain troops. The cover includes an illustration on the cover of him on a jeep. If interested, here are various copies for sale on eBay.
“A rip roaring; Illustrated; funny story of Joe E. Brown’s adventures in entertaining millions of doughboys all over the world.”
PHOTO CREDIT: University of South Carolina … https://digital.tcl.sc.edu/digital/collection/jmetz/id/1197
The book was published by the Doughnut Corporation of American and Bond Bread. Thus, this explains why he’s holding a donut. An advertisement for Bond Bread is included on the back of the book:
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(09/17/2020) Looks solid. Has a 3A windshield.
https://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/d/dubois-1944-willys-jeep/7336205316.html
“1944 willys jeep in very good condition. It has warn hubs, auxillary transmission, pto, hi & lo range 4×4, canvas top, 4 cylinder, and new tires. Have original steering wheel”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
Not perfect, but looks to be a solid GPW.
“This is a Parade ready 1944 Ford GPW Jeep. It has a rebuilt transmission, a new water pump, and new rear brakes. It has also been changed over to 12 volt with an alternator. It has a Kansas Title in my name, and starts and drives great. The Jeeps Vin # is 173577.”
Runs and drives.
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-1962-jeep-willys-fc170/7335913503.html
“962 jeep willys fc170 for sale. Very rare and sought after vehicle. All original except for new wire harness, electronic ignition, new Tires, front and rear brake shoes and drums. Complete weather stripping and clutch kit not yet installed. Runs and drives good. Minor rust on bed. Might consider interesting trades plus cash.”
Seems to have potential.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/el-cajon-willys-jeep/7335455881.html
“1954 Willys Jeep
Strong running 4 cyl overhead valve original engine.
3 speed manual transmission, no smog required.
New Muffler & tail pipe. Good tires & 2 spares.
12 Volt electric, tow bar & new cover.
Recent rebuild of gearbox, transfer case, & clutch.
Nevada registration good until July 2022.
Shop manual & parts catalog included.”
