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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 .
This might be a project?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/133636564880544
“1951 Willys Truck · Truck · Driven 10,000 miles”
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).”
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”
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.
The ad mentions the “yellow pages”; now that’s a dated reference!
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“1960 CANADA CANADIAN CAR TRUCK AD WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP PICKUP TRUCK CAMPER. MEASURES ABOUT 6.5 X 12 INCHES.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/21/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/705909973641558/
“v8 engine .. runs good.. clean title…”
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)”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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.
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”
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.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Looks like a photograph of an ad. Am assuming this is a legit ad. Description in the photo.
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.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387901492331924
“This is a 1953 Willy’s Jeep. Great project vehicle. 4 cylinder Engine runs. Steering box has been rebuilt. Currently working on Transmission and brakes. I don’t have a place to work on it inside.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
(03/20/2020) This old Portland Fire jeep is supposed to run and drive, once the clutch is finished.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1747082655457321
“‘Selling my dream project. Tough times require tough decisions. This is a 1952 M-38 Willys Jeep. 4WD miracle. RUNS AND DRIVES, doesn’t stop great. Brand new clutch. Comes with extras, and a $50 gift card to the Jeep parts store I never got to use! Serous inquiry only, please no tire-kickers. Almost all original. Started life as a Korean war jeep, then went on to be used for the fire dept in Portland. You can see the OD green under the red FD paint. Very cool and nostalgic. Email me with any questions you have, I’ll be happy to answer. Title in hand. $100 deposit. ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5200
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994332121041016
“Willis jeep 1958 4×4 6 cylinder standard. May or may not run motor is not locked up. This jeep is below value. [hidden information] Will trade for 55 chevy 2 door body. or 67 or 68 camaro body”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/08/2020) Has some diamond plating added in multiple places.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1332967560242220
“52 Willys Jeep 4×4. Rebuilt engine, transmission, front and rear differentials and steering. New brakes, wheels and tires . New seats need upholstery. Aluminum radiator and electric cooling fans. Winch mounts front and rear. Call for more info or to take a look.”
This April 1970 brochure contains some good jeep photos. I’m not very familiar with the “2-Car Car” campaign, so I’ll see if I can figure out when it began and when it ended.
This jeep family brochure is Form 70-04, which to me suggests it is an April 1970 brochure. However, at the bottom of the brochure is written ” Feb-70′ “.
The following Monarch hydraulic schematics and parts documents were included in the Meyer products binder. Hopefully, they will help someone out when rebuilding one of these units.
1. This first page covers the Monarch Hy-Lo Hydraulic Power Control Type UHT-JA. It is dated August 01, 1959:
2. The next page covers the Monarch Hy-Lo-Jack Hydraulic Power Control Type HFC-5. It is dated August 01, 1959:
UPDATE II: Unfortunately, while the photo sold, the seller was unable to find it.
UPDATE: This photo shows two photographers riding through the water taking photos as Sgt. Roy Harmon, from Washington, D.C., navigates the jeep (named The Reluctant Turtle). Given it was taken in October, the water can’t be very warm. Below this photo are two additional photos that also include Roy Harmon from the same event.
“This is an original press photo. Bay Ridge, Maryland — Photographers hitch a ride to photograph the progress of the “underwater” jeep demonstrated by the Navy today (October 17). Sgt. Roy Harmon, USMC of Washington, DC, clothes in a Marine wading outfit, drives the jeep in 6-foot of water. The underwater operation is made possible by a waterproof kit, which contains an ignition system, waterproof battery, distributor and coil, and aviation-type spark plugs. Two periscope-like pipes serve for the air intake and the exhaust. The jeep, which cannot float, can cavort around in water 6-feet deep for a period of 45-minutes and will make amphibious operations much easier.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-17-1946.”
The October 21, 1946, issue of Hope Star (Hope, Arkansas) featured this image:
An October 21, 1946, article in the The Morning Call (Paterson, New Jersey) provides some great additional details about the ‘submarine’ kit:
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Original Post in 2017: The below photo was likely taken by the intrepid photographers pictured in the photos above:
As part of the post, Luis added the following comment: “Its a true USMC jeep as seen by the use of the electric “Dynamo” windshield wiper motor which were used only on Marine Corp jeeps, these motors are quite rare and highly desirable for a true USMC jeep restoration.”
From the eBay ad: “1946 Press Photo Bay Ridge MD Sgt Roy Harmon USMC in underwater jeep. .This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-17-1946.”
Berg’s Truck and Parts Co. placed this ad in the October 13, 1946, issue of the Chicago Tribune. I figure that either engines were selling good and Berg was promoting the sale of more or they weren’t selling good and he had backlog of them that needed to go.
UPDATE: Still Available?
Given the duallies, there seems to be value here. It has three data plates, so likely this is a ’46.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340964757190083
“1947 Willy’s Jeep flat head 4 needs carb I think I have one to fit 4wd hi lo range dual rear wheels $1,000 If it’s listed it’s still available Will only trade for guns gold and diamond”
