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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.
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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 .
Listed as a 1948, the body looks to be a DJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/214334317072203
“1948 Jeep Willys. Comes with another hood.”
There may be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1250918495278088
“1959 Willys Jeep drivetrain,engine turns over. Make offer on what you need or trade.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000
(02/14/2021) Appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/729160594442626
“**Jeep now running** Selling my Dads 1948 Jeep Willys. Lots of work has been done all with documentation.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286852552875900
“Very old Austin champ, ran when parked, owner pass many years ago. Year n kind unknown”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/27/2021) Not sure how much value is here, but the body is a VEC CJ-2A.
https://memphis.craigslist.org/pts/d/memphis-willys-jeeps/7276024193.html
“Willys Jeep parts cj2a mb No hood no fenders no grill not windshield frame no tailgate no steering colum CJ5.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/01/2021) Listed as a 1949, it may have a GPW/MB body and a mix of parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/221047212902127
“Jeep willys 305 v8 motor If the listing is up it is still for sale No title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,663.
(12/27/2020) This appears to be a WWII chassis with a hacked-up replacement tub. It includes the trailer. More information here: https://www.bamotorco.com/Inventory%2FDetails%2F67372907
“Wow! Check out this awesome 1951 Willy’s Jeep!!!!! … Willy’s M 38 A with Passenger Trailer”
This booklet started out last year on ebay with a price of $279. A lack of interest caused the price to plummet until it fell into my hands. This rare mobile motion picture unit sports a Tornado engine, which places the copyright date of the instruction booklet at 1962 or 1963.
Unfortunately, attempts to research this unit further using Google result in a bunch of results related to the “First Motion Picture Unit” during World War II or the associated government archives, which while interesting, isn’t helpful to our present query.
The booklet runs about 25 pages and is mostly focused on the operation of the generator. There aren’t enough photos for me to determine whether this is a modified 4WD sedan delivery wagon or a Traveller. Most of the pics have number references; the numbers are referenced to specific parts in the back of the book.
This press photo appeared in multiple newspapers, including the July 20, 1950, edition of the Austin Statesman.
View all the information on ebay
“AMERICAN SOLDIERS In JEEP w .50 CAL MACHINE GUN In KOREA 1950 Press Photo. Size is approximately 7×9 to 8×10 inches. If significantly smaller or larger the specific size will be accurately described.”
Here’s the newspaper clipping:
While searching for this press photo I also spotted this photo of a unique gun mount. It was published in the August 04, 1950, issue of the Arizona Republic:
This August 28, 1950, photo from the Spokane Chronicle shows an Air Police MB Jeep. There might be enough there to recreate an Air Police themed jeep like this.
Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289283769290727
“1966 BMY M274A2 Vietnam USMC Military Mule. Complete and original. Selective 2 wheel or 4 wheel steering and full time all wheel drive. New: government engine and engine accessories, clutch, muffler, correct NDCC military tires, seat cushions, data plate set, correct paint and factory USMC markings, electric start and battery, etc.. Includes original government issue tow bar”
Unclear if this still runs or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/494829778190478
“4×4 Jeep Trencher. We used this to dig for power and water lines on our place, roughly 5 ft. deep. You can set it at what depth you want. $2,500 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“1950 Willys Jeep!..Listing for a friend, message for more info….ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
(02/28/2021) Has mods and looks in good shape.
“1954 willys high hood jeep”
This may have some rust along the passenger side.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/433490464608098
“1950 Willy’s CJ3a. Runs good. Changed to 12 volt with alternator. Pertronix ignition. Brakes work. New top and tires”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
Tom forwarded this ad. The jeep has a Kubota engine, but still needs work to be running.
“WILLYS DIESEL 1957. KUBOTA ENGINE. THIS IS PROJECT THAT NEEDS I LETTLE MORE WORK TO BE RUNNING 100% NEED CLUCH ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER SMALL THINGS. LOCATION:CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
No engine or tranny, but this roller looks in good shape.
“Excellent condition for a 1982.Only 42,614 miles. No engine or transmission but have cores available. Put your own V8 and transmission in and go like a bat. Also have 4 more DJ5Ls for parts”
Has some floor rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1454400804891411
“1951 Willys Jeep · Driven NaN miles Body fender hood.no motor or transmission.comes with clear title and plates. Located in svenson”
Those front frame rails have been through some surgeries.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/172633707884590
“What you are looking at is an original CJ2A willys Jeep. The first of the civilian Jeeps made. The old jeep is complete for the most part. I have a windshield for it. The engine compartment is also very complete with the original 134L flathead 4 cylinder and the T90 3 speed transmission. The Jeep doesn’t currently run.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/05/2021) Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/706140550072512
“Willys FC170, has rust on about every panel. No engine, transmission or transfer case. Axles will need to be gone through. Otherwise, itll be great yard art or a body for another chassis”
This was something new to me. Some war bond buyers were allowed to sign scrolls that would then be loaded on bombers and dropped over Axis-controlled countries. This photo and caption appeared in the May 20, 1943, issue of the Star Tribune out of Minneapolis.
This article discusses the ongoing investigation into the jeep name business. Minnesota had a particular interest in this issue, due to Minneapolis-Moline’s development of a vehicle that was called a jeep prior to the completion of the Bantam BRC in late September of 1940. Unlike Willys-Overland, Minneapolis-Moline had no interest in owning the name; instead, they felt the name jeep belonged to the government.
This first article is from the August 21, 1940, issue of the Minneapolis Star and identifies the new Minneapolis-Moline tractor as a “jeep”:
The second article, dated June 05, 1944, goes into Minneapolis-Moline’s views on the jeep name:
David Bradley trailers are often an after thought among trailers, but for a woman named Diane, her family’s trailer continues to provide warm memories of Colorado camping with her parents and siblings. You can reader her brief story at the end of a forum thread that Maury started years ago about David Bradley trailers on the ECJ5 site.
If you have some time, you might want to check out the Bantam BRC-40 that will be included in a made-in-Pennsylvania 5-car auto show at the Harmony Museum in Harmony, Pennsylvania. The show is scheduled to last from March 27-April 11. From the website, it looks like a pretty neat place. It looks like we have another place to visit on our next trip to Pennsylvania!
Bill shared this Hemmings find-of-the-day by Daniel Strohl. It looks like the CJ-10 may be gaining popularity.
The particular CJ-10 that Hemmings highlights has been nicely rebuilt and has a price of $46,900:
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jeep/scrambler/2470398.html#&gid=1&pid=19
