This undated article and photo from an unknown newspaper was posted to Facebook where Roger Martin spotted it. The “classy jeep” is driven by Lieut. Commander W. P. Tyler, USN, of Medium Seaplane Squadron Three. There were eighteen privately owned jeeps undergoing modifications. My guess is that the photo was taken post WWII given the jeeps were privately owned.
1971 DJ-5 W/ Custom Body Panorama City, CA $3999
This is an odd one.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/d/panorama-city-1971-dj-jeep-on-x4-gm-ton/7227933049.html
“This is a 1971 Jeep (Postal Jeep) running on top of a 1993 Suburban 4×4 Big Block drivetrain… This is an unfinished project that I’m not going to have time to finish… The mechanicals are done and it runs and drives… Strong 454ci engine with TBI fuel injection and custom stand alone computer and engine wiring… Heavy duty 4L80E Trans… Dual exhausts… Power steering… Hydroboost brake system…
The Suburban drivetrain was from the limited edition version with the 1-Ton suspension and was low mileage… The whole thing is covered in Aluminum attached with hundreds of rivets… I have full pictures of it being built including pics the the removal/installation of the Suburban and Jeep bodies… Title is clean and registered on a non-op as a 1971 Jeep (so no smog)… This thing has had lots of hand fabrication work done to it that for the price I’m asking I will never get back!… If you’re looking for a completely unique project that is cheap and had most of the hard stuff done then my loss is your gain… There is a lot more done to it than you see in the pictures! Continue reading
Never used Allstate Deluxe Hardtop Truckee, CA $2000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(06/09/2020) Can’t be many unused examples of these left!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/705315323724878/
“Complete with all parts hardware windows keys and original manual. White/ no rust and never used. All aluminum – purchased from Sears Roebuck. Fits CJ-2A and Military Jeep.”
1950 CJ-3A Wellington, NV $10,000
Has a rebuilt engine.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/wellington-1950-willys-jeep/7238748286.html
“1950 Willys Jeep 4×4 , 12 volt, Original motor maybe 300 miles on motor. Runs / drive really clean, tittle, $10,000.00 OBO”
1963 DJ-3A Surrey Costa Mesa, CA $24,999
UPDATE: Back up for sale.
(02/04/2020) Lots of potential here. No indication as to whether it has the top or not.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/costa-mesa-63-original-willys-surrey/7233960045.html
“’63 Willys Surrey Gala Jeep – DJ-3A – Very Rare – 1963
Runs Great – Very Low Mileage – Original Owner”
Willys Camper Stell Sparks, NV **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
The truck is not for sale, but the camper shell is. I can’t remember what model it is.
“Camper shell for sale only, comes from my 1957 Willy’s Truck Make an offer!”
1953 CJ-3B Redding, CA $3000
Lacks an engine. Has new tires and a used Sears Deluxe hardtop.
https://redding.craigslist.org/cto/d/redding-1953-jeep-willys-cj-3b/7240840758.html
“Registration Non Op – Pink slip in hand
Brand New Tires valued at $800
No Engine
Vehicle must be picked up by trailer because of non-op.
Local buyers only (will not play games – no cons)
I screen all calls. Text or leave voicemail.”
1952 CJ-3A Vancouver, WA $7500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
Lots of updates. Seller would really like to locate a Scamp Trailer as part of a deal.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/vancouver-1952-jeep-willys-scamp-trailer/7238356071.html
“Check out this Kool Jeep Willy’s. I really want to find someone that has a scamp trailer that would be interested in working through a deal that would include this jeep. There have been a lot of things done to this Jeep and you really need to come out and take a look.
All the good –
Wired in the LED brake lights as well as replaced the brake switch – functions as it should
Added the brand new gauges on the dash.
Changed the gearing in the rear to match the gearing in the front.
Brand new front Disc Brake conversion
Power Brake Booster added
Brand new engine with less than 1000 miles on it.
Turbo 400 tranny
Added the Ford Mustang seats
Brand new tires and wheels.
New Aluminum Radiator
Replaced the drive line for the drive shaft to the front end.
This thing sounds mean and is ready for some fun. Again, not really sure what cash offer we would be willing to consider, really just interested in trade with someone who has a Scamp trailer.”
CJ-3A Body Sacramento, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Needs the dash replaced, but comes with an extra dash.
“Jeep willys body only
Body is in great shape no other parts or title $450”
1951 Shortened Truck Payson, AZ $8500
This might be a project?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/133636564880544
“1951 Willys Truck · Truck · Driven 10,000 miles”
Stainless Steel Flattie Atascadero, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“Stainless steel Willys Jeep roller no motor no trans … (from previous ad: it has a supper 14 rear end with leaf springs and 44 up front on coil over it a cj Frame that is boxed).”
December 1942 at Camp Hale in Colorado … Brrr
This article from the December 30, 1942, issue of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram shares a press photo that has been available on eBay a couple times. Camp Hale was located just north of Leadville. It sat at 9500 felt and must have been a difficult place to train (cold + high altitude .. even the USO didn’t go there). The camp was only active until 1945.
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UPDATE Posted Feb 14, 2018: Here’s the same photo with nearly the same caption on eBay. The one shown at the bottom of the post was for sale on eBay in 2015.
“1942 Press Photo Soldiers driving jeeps through snow at Camp Hale, Colorado.
This is an original press photo. Snow jeeps—Parka-clad soldiers whip howitizer-carrying jeeps through unbroken snow at Camp Hale, high in the Colorado Rockies. The pack artillery of the Camp Hale mountain troops use the rugged little jeeps to carry dismantled sections of 75 millimeter howitzers until the going is so rough that mules have to take over (United States) (Wars) (World War II) (Camp Hale, Colorado) (Mountain troops) Photo measures 9.25 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 12-23-1942.”
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Original Post May 2, 2015: “1942 WWII Parka Clad Soldiers In Jeeps Camp Hale Colorado Press Photo”
1942 Ad for Santa’s Christmas Jeep
This 1942 advertisement in the Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) informs readers that they need to get their gifts in the mail by November 1st if they hope to reach military personnel in time.
1960 Willys of Canada Limited Ad on eBay
The ad mentions the “yellow pages”; now that’s a dated reference!
View all the information on eBay
“1960 CANADA CANADIAN CAR TRUCK AD WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP PICKUP TRUCK CAMPER. MEASURES ABOUT 6.5 X 12 INCHES.”
1944 MB Fontana, CA $7500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/21/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/705909973641558/
“v8 engine .. runs good.. clean title…”
1960 FC-150 Gilroy, CA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was No Price.
Seller will sell, but will also consider a trade.
“Just testing the waters, Anyone got something cool to trade me for this 1960 FC? Doesn’t have to be a Jeep. Runs and drives good. Looking for a cool 4×4(doesn’t need engine) or something setup for a small block chevy) Located in Gilroy (Would sell as well)”
1948 CJ-2A College Station, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $20,000.
(06/28/2020) Looks in great shape.
“48′ Willys Jeep
Excellent Condition
Complete Canvas Top
Vehicle starts up and runs, gauges work
All fluids recently changed
Family owned since the late 60’s”
1947? CJ-3A? Reno, NV $3000
Listed as a 1947 CJ-3A, it looks more like a modified MB/GPW.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3558694800887894
“This is a jeep model cj3a, a little hard to start but runs and drives, engine is a 283, bought as a project but don’t have the time or money to work in it. Comes with roll bars and rear seat. It is exempt from smog, odometer and seat belts. Asking 3000”
1948 CJ-3A? Lake Arrowhead, CA $12,500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/17/2020) Looks like an old school build. It’s listed as a ‘1948 CJ-3A’. I wonder what “rewired Warn hubs” means.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/311324790237070
“Run great and 4×4 works great! Only selling because my grandfather has cancer and can’t drive anymore. Has a 305 Chevy V8 Edlebrock carb, 4 speed transmission, Dana 44 axles front and rear, disk brakes (front), PRP seats, auto meter gauges, 20 gallon fuel cell, Jamar prox master cylinders, clutch cylinder. Rewired warnhubs, tow bar and lights, winch, on board air compressor, full roll cage. $12,500 OBO”
1950 CJ-3A Justin, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3950.
(11/26/2020) Has an inline 6.
“Asking $3950 OBO Runs well Not street legal Been on same farm 25 yrs, hasn’t left…. Tires are new. Jeep is 1950 Willis engine is 50 model studie Baker flathead 6 cylinder, uses oil not new its Vintage. Windshield included”
1958 Willys Essential Special Service Tools Brochure
Miller Manufacturing provided essential special service tools for jeeps. An earlier edition of this brochure from the 1940s can be seen here and for trucks here.
This particular brochure is Form F-741 A and is 10 pages. It was printed in April of 1958 and includes some tool order forms.
1949? CJ-3A? DJ-3A El Paso, TX $6100
This appears to have a DJ-3A Convertible body and windshield. The chassis may be from a CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398772334597985
“1949 Jeep Willys CJ3A Clean title of Texas Motor 350 of a chevy 💡Project jeep If you buy it will need to be town”
1950 CJ-V35U Fredericksburg, TX $6500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(11/06/2020) This appears to be a CJ-V35U, though it has a few mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3276821425746866/
“Our research indicates that this Willys Jeep CJV35/U is one of only 1000 produced and one of perhaps 100 in existence. In 1950, the U.S. Navy contracted the construction of 1000 Jeeps with deep water fording capability and special radio equipment for forward observation duties. Serial numbers ran from 10001 to 11000, making our number 10794 a late production example. The previous owner related that it had been used as a hunting vehicle on his ranch. As such, many original parts are missing, but many remain (hood, excellent headlight bezels, tailgate, etc.). All Naval identification plaques are also present. We recently installed a battery and fuel tank (tank was not original) to get it running, but there are NO BRAKES, making this an ideal project or parts Jeep to be sold AS IS.”
1948 CJ-2A Madisonville, KY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Looks like a photograph of an ad. Am assuming this is a legit ad. Description in the photo.
1947 CJ-2A Katy, TX $13,500
This has some updates. The lack of drain holes and the diamond plate in the cargo area suggest there’s been some body repairs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/817727515439789/
“1947 Willys Jeep. Runs perfect, no leaks, body in great shape, nice interior. Asking $13,500 OBO. Message me if you would like to see it or want additional pics.”