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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 .
This has an unusual data tag. As best as I can tell, this jeep is an M-38A1 “D”, at least based on m381.com page’s reference to the XM28 tag (see comparison tag here). This may have been one of the last converted M-38A1s into a “D” variant, given only approximately 50 were converted at the Detroit Arsenal.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/142356480990269
“Very old military Jeep serial number 51 call or text”
CJ-5s:
M-38A1s:
UPDATE: Still Available.
This is a rare Ford-Canadian made M-38CDN. It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421521195843161/
“Unique M38 CDN (Canadian) jeep made by Ford to Willys specs in Windsor, Ontario. Only 2135 ever assembled. Jeep contains CAR No. 52-30983 (this number was assigned to the jeep upon reception by the Canadian army base and was inscribed on the left front frame connecting to the bumper-please see photo). This particular one has been sitting in a barn for over 30 years. Unfortunately, missing windshield, hood, front right fender, registration plate, but vehicle still good for restoration or for parts. Asking USD $1,100 (CAD $1,400).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600/ Bill notes that this may be a cut down full top.
No obvious rust.
“Cj doors an top for sale. Jeep is not for sale. 600 obo !!!!!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/15/2021) This likely has an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/737098346928090
“1947 willys Jeep. Runs good. New battery”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/15/2021) This has a fiberglass body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803562653607906
“1949 Jeep Willys with 105k miles. 4 cyl. 3 spd. 4×4. Frame, running gear and motor gone through. No rust on frame. Fiberglass body. Runs good. No trades”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
(02/02/2021) This DJ-3A is tagged a 1956, but the body is post 1959 given the passenger-side cold-air intake.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/239420284386299
“1956 dj3a titled as a 47cj2a. I have the body tag for the dj3a. It has been converted to 4×4 , but was very well done. 134l runs and drives, but no brakes. new master cylinder but I think it needs wheel cylinders. 5.38 gears, new fluids all around. Very nice body, barely any rust except the floors which the PO had diamond plated. 21000 miles that seems to be legit. Price is 4000 obo, may be interested in trades.”
UPDATE: Back up for sale. It’s had some work done so now it is drivable.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/166286655101019
“This is a 1947 willys cj2a jeep. Clean title. As you can see we went though jeep pretty good. Made it road ready. Some extra parts go with it like wheel barrings king pins ext. Ask if you want a list of extras,New fuel line,brake lines, braks, engine is all new except the oli fill and fan, body work done. Solid tub, new tires, this comes with a spare transmission. 4×4 works high and low work. Running lights. We drive it around town on warm days and have pulled sleds in winter. Getting rid of this cause I want to mess with a truck I have. Still some things need cleaned up but should make a good project.I WILL NOT REPLY TO IS THIS AVAILABLE.! Please dont waste my time if your not a buyer dont msg me. 9k obo.”
Has a rear PTO according to the seller. It also has peeling paint.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/753995642113962
“1953 CJ-3A Ready to use or great starter vehicle for cosmetic restoration Rebuilt Transmission Rebuilt Transfer Case New Carb and K&N Air Filter New Electronic Distributor Complete new exhaust New steel fuel tank and sending unit All new fuel lines New Brakes System (All lines, master cylinder, and wheel cylinders) Rear PTO option installed as well Asking $12,500”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/15/2020) Not sure exactly what’s all here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319745649025792/
“1948 Willys Jeep Currently has a 1962 engine and transmission installed but will come with the original engine and transmission. Also has an extra hood and a 1962 frame. The both frames are in decent shape. 5000 or best offer”
This photo captures three friends traveling from Hawaii to the midwest via Minnesota. Akira Tanaka, sitting in the driver’s seat, helped establish the military intelligence company that was part of Camp Savage in Minnesota.This was published in the September 16, 1946, issue of The Minneapolis Star.
I tried to learn more about these three, but didn’t have much luck. There was an Akira Tanaka that went to work for General Motors and built himself a home that was featured in a 1955 article in the Detroit Press. So, it’s possible that he graduated from College in Michigan, then went to work for GM. If that’s the case, he developed several automotive patents for the company.
This brochure pushes the wide-ranging capabilities of the Jeep truck. It is Form No. 62-06.
The is the front of the unopened brochure:
This is the back:
When first unfolded, these complementary flaps appear:
When the page flaps are opened, the brochure is fully opened revealing this page:
This is the back of the brochure when fully opened:
It’s a one page ad from a magazine, but it contains a couple photos of the rare Australian Jeep Sportster (more about them and the Combat here).
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“This is an original A4 size advertisement for the 1968 Kaiser Willys Jeep Sportster. Advertisement is in good condition for it’s age. Advert measures 28 x 20cm or 11 x 8in. All advertisements are mailed in clear plastic slip with cardboard backing for protection. Please email me if you have any questions. Will post overseas.”
This 1957 French-Canadian ad for the Forward Control Jeep was published in August. The magazine is unknown.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This militarized CJ-2A includes an M-416 trailer as James notes in his comment, not an M-100.
“This is located in Renton Washington. Price on this is very firm this includes the M- 100 mule trailer and a lot of military accessories. It is a great buy at this price and will be firm. I will not be answering any questions on this post as all will be directed to Scott (the owner)”
UPDATE: Still Available. more pics added.
(01/22/2021) That’s some tight storage!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/324574798941819
“M170 with non OEM hood, fenders, tailgate. Windshield, Good tub, frame, etc”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/16/2021) I suspect this is a replacement CJ-3B body on a 1949 CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/405941234075354
“1949 Jeep Willys with a Buick V6 swap. The body is straight, no rust/no bondo -New tires -New hubs -Complete new brake system -Freshly upholstered seats, etc. If you have any questions please call [hidden information] and speak to Grant as I’m listing this for my father who doesn’t have Facebook.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(0202/2021) Includes the trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/838055173418261
“Selling this classic and it’s trailer Hasn’t ran in 3 years Brand new tires on the Jeep. Everything to do with the Jeep is tight, brakes work, clutch, steering, etc”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $750.
Needs some bed work at the very least.
“I got a 1943 Jeep military trailer need to be restored but in good running condition registered and California title in hand asking 750”
UPDATE: Jay notes this has a Pinto engine.
The lack of a script tailgate and hood, the driver’s side custom gas inlet hole, the dash with the glove box, and the M-38-like grill are all hints that this may be a replacement body and front-clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1816865058479883
“This is a WILLYS JEEP (universal) Straight body little to almost no rust winch new battery clean title in hand”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This runs and has a plow and Koenig half cab. It also has a very tall shifter that likely either controls the plow or a PTO crankshaft.
“1947 original Willys Jeep
Runs”
A side photo of Smiley, John Henkels ‘new’ Ford GP.
The January 30, 1944, Sunday issue of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune made John Henkels and his son front page news for the purchase of their 1941 Ford GP from Wilensky’s auto parts. What a cold drive back to Fulda, Minnesota, that must have been!
This ad appeared within the classified ad section of the October 04, 1946, issue of the Minneapolis Star. It was posted by American Motor Sales, which was located at 1220 West Broadway. Whether the company actually had Ford GPs for sale isn’t clear; most likely, it was just standard MBs or GPWs.
A few days later, the Downtown Chevrolet Company advertised in the October 09, 1946, issue of the Minneapolis Star that they had 100 surplus jeeps available for customers:
Subsequently, an ad was placed by Twin City Motors, which also claimed to have jeeps (either GPWs or FORD GPs or both):
So, how did these companies obtain the jeeps? As we saw yesterday, there were some bidding opportunities that allowed Hyman Berg and others the opportunity to purchase multiple prototype jeeps. So, perhaps these Minneapolis-based companies also scored some prototypes that way?
What we do know is that the government was selling jeeps to veterans (previous stories highlight sale in Hawaii and California). And, those jeeps sold pretty quickly.
For example, in late 1945, the government’s War Asset group put 10,000 jeeps up for purchase by veterans. Those 10,000 jeeps were promptly sold (November 30, 1945, the Star Tribune):
A month later, an article from the Dec 08, 1945, issue of the Minneapolis Star, announced that another batch of 10,000 jeeps had been made available as of December 1945:
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This is Koenig bulletin #156, one that I finally purchased and scanned. This brochure marked a change in model numbers from Koenig’s 1955 brochure; the “-5″s were eliminated in favor of individual hardtop numbers (which I imagine was easier for consumers to understand). See a Koenig hardtop brochure history here.
Unfortunately, the seller won’t ship model, which is very Willys-MA-like. Otherwise, I would have snagged this. Great price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2600242193600795
“No holds No shipping Cash only Xposted”
