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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 .
The 50cal replica has been modified into a water gun.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1005599213218674/
“1952 Willys m38. Runs good. Lots of work done over the years. 2 combat wheels. 2 solid wheels. Body was fiberglased at one time glasses over battery tray and gauge panel. Have new used one to replace but it is a m38 body. Has a mb grill with the flip back headlights. Has a leaky rear. 50cal is a replica turned into a squirt gun. Comes with trailer also.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500.
(07/22/2020) Runs and drives.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/playa-vista-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7192131851.html
“A 72 year old rust free car that runs great and still holds a lot of its original picket gray paint. Wheels are still original paint woth their pinline under an aging respray. I’ve gradually been rubbing it off to get to the original paint.
Original motor, running strong. Rebuilt brakes and lines, rear end, new shocks, no rust, new exhaust, rebuilt front 4×4 axles, lights, signals and horn all work. Rebuilt carb, reupholstered seats in the original gray Very fun to drive, easy going beach cruiser. Lay the top down or flip the windshield up.
Peppy original 4cyl motor in original condition with one rebuild sometime in the 50’s, according to the metal plate installed on the motor at the time.
Tons of history, tons of originality, and a lot of work to get it running right while looking original.
New tires and innertubes are included as well. These ones hold air and drive but have cracking. I haven’t had time to go get them installed but they’re ready to put on. Same style as those in the photos, just brand new.”
This CJ-5 was once used by a Fire Department, according to the seller. It’s got some late-model Free-Lock hubs and a PTO winch.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/dumont-1959-jeep-cj-5-willys/7183553686.html
“Jeep in working condition with a winch. Once used on the fire department.”
Seems worth a look.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/tls/d/seeley-lake-1960s-welder/7185490032.html
“1960’s Welder, ran fine, but has not been fired up for 10-plus years, but kept under cover.
$500.00… OBO”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $17,500.
(08/08/2020) Looks solid.
“For sale 1952 restored M38 Military Jeep. 24 Volt electrical system. Military signal lights, Military Aluminum top. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Hot water heater. Frame, body and top painted Army green. excellent condition.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $17,000.
(08/08/2020) This sure looks good.
“1952 M38A1 restored jeep for sale. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Military signal lights, Military aluminum top with hot water heater. No rust, frame, body, and top painted air force blue. 24 volt electrical system,
pictures available $19000 OBO.”
Eagle-eyed reader Chuck spotted an eWillys sticker on the cowl of an M-38. The still image below was captured from the video at bottom of the August 23, 2020, Jeep Invasion.
See the full video here:
Jerry shared these images from the California wildfires showing burnt jeeps.
https://www.facebook.com/SchoenwaldPhotography/photos/a.1668584603309411/1668580093309862/ The proportions of this jeep seem off to me? The front clip looks lengthened. Maybe it’s the lens used to take the pics?
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200822/news/308229909/ 1951 Jeepster. The melted substance oozing out of the headlight is reminiscent of the melting clocks painted by Salvador Dali (he painted a lot of melted time pieces).
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220370779693080&set=gm.10157152697576046 Look like a CJ-5 and an M-38 (or a Flattie with a replacement body).
Steve forwarded this photo found on Flickr and posted to the Just a Car Guy website. It features a CJ-3A parked (?) in front of a rickety bridge. Now, whether is a bridge or more of a pier-like platform for dumping stuff isn’t clear to me.
UPDATE: here’s another version of the Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Rough Rider jeep press photo that is now on eBay:
View all the information on eBay
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Originally Published June 26, 2016: This 1943 article shares news about Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his jeep “Rough Rider”. A year after this article, at age 56, Roosevelt became the oldest service member to land on D-Day, winning the Medal of Honor for his efforts. He was later portrayed by Henry Fonda in the Longest Day. It is also claimed that Roosevelt was a part of the only father-son duo to land on D-Day, as his son Quentin II landed on June 6th also. Here’s a synopsis of his life. He died from a heart attack a few months after D-Day.
Here is a photo from an eBay listing:
“This is an original press photo. Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, son of the famous “Rough Rider” rests on the bumper of his jeep, dubbed “Rough Rider,” and reads his mail. Brig. Gen. Roosevelt is director of Liaison to the Cef.Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 1-18-1944.”
This “A LITTLE JEEP GOES A LONG WAY”, if you take care of it framed poster was spotted in an antique store. It’s priced at $279 and claimed by the seller to be a prototype poster. How the seller would know this isn’t clear to me, but it looks like a pretty good sized and unique item.
There’s no size listed (and it might already be gone), but I’d estimate the size at about 30″ wide by 24″ tall (if the peg board holes are 1″ apart).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641202336209808/permalink/2543053809357985
This looks in pretty good shape.
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/clemmons-1953-jeep-cj3b/7188776303.html
“53 Flat Fender
Rewired, converted to 12 volt
New high torque starter
Solex carburetor
Turn signals added
Beechwood canvas seats”
This has some parts value, especially given the slot rims.
https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bar/d/gretna-1955-or-1956-willys-jeep/7191534773.html
“The Jeep seems to be complete but needs restoration two-speed transfer case and engine turns over is 6 volt positive gound call with any questions 1200.00 obo thanks for looking. No title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Looks like this one has been sitting in someone’s garage for a while.
“Warn Overdrive, 26 tooth 6 spline. New condition not a rebuilt unit, This was in a project Jeep I purchased that was never completed to run. Overdrive was mounted but never used, new condition but is many years old. Includes Overdrive, new gasket and seal set, new install lock and keeper set, shifter with floor plate and instructions. SOLD AS IS, buyer to be sure of correct application, $1000 cash only no checks, no trades.”
UPDATE Still Available.
(05/01/2020) There could be some parts value here.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/d/alexandria-willys-cj-2a-industrial/7199435664.html
“Complete Willys CJ-2A 4 cylinder flat head engine with all accessories and governor. This item sat in a shed for about 25 years and has been covered by a tarp for a couple of years after going out of service for fuel tank reasons. Item is stuck from sitting and is still attached to the arc welder it powered and on the trailer it is transported on. Sold as is. $300.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
(05/07/2020) Probably a DJ-3A body on a CJ-3A chassis, but not enough pics to confirm it. This has the CJ-5 version of the hardtop with the rear windows. It is also an early version with the small rear window.
“I have up for sale a cj3 or its a dj3. Not sure.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(01/30/2020) Includes a variety of parts. Still some work to be done.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/perris-1948-jeep-willys-overland-cj2a/7193043582.html
“1948 Jeep Willys Overland CJ2A 4wd Off the frame restoration, most of the hard work is done and looking for someone to complete the project!! Clean pink slip and CA plates Original Body and Frame Service manual and parts books 12v system, mag rims with tires 2 new bumpers Tons of original parts and new parts including: Tow bar, exhaust system, power winch, ooooga horn, halogen lights, extra gas tanks, rack, too many parts to list all included with deal.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/25/2020) This is a later model CJ-3B with no engine installed and lots of body rot.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649723242284864/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/19/2020) Seller is parting out these CJ-2As.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/911271876028185/
“CJ2A parts. Parting out a couple of CJ2As Transmissions, transfer cases, engines, axles, frames. Shoot me a message with what you are looking for. Some body parts as well. Rims, Windshields, seats, gauges, grills”
This June 1951 Salesbuilder Magazine was volume 3, number 6. This issue includes a three page look at the Farm Jeep and Jeep Tractor vehicles and the Jeep-branded farm equipment. A large number of 1951 wagon-related advertising pieces are shown on the first few pages.
There’s also a number of Laurel C. Worman dealership photos, include pics of his Willys wagons on the front page and examples of his wagons stenciled with “Welcome Wagon” on the back page. Finally, thanks go to Barry Thomas for helping me snag this issue.
There’s no pic of the back of this press photo nor any credit for the agency/company that shot it. It appears to have dealer plates. Free shipping and the seller will consider offers.
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Glenn’s selling this CJ-2A.
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/grd/d/smithfield-willys-jeep-od-restored/7193270314.html
“A nicely restored 1947 CJ2A First Edition Willys Jeep. Done 15 years ago with a new body, Frame blasted / painted, absolutely no rust, all stock drive train fully rebuilt, modern Overdrive, 5 NDT Military tires, Full soft top/bows included but not installed. This Jeep is licensed, insured ready for you come drive. That O/D makes a real difference. Every nut and bolt was turned in the restoration, still 6 Volt, quiet in all gears, doesn’t leak oil, stops like it should, and even the Emergency Brake works. If you want a nice appearing and operating Flat Fender Jeep, work like a tractor, check it out. Only trades considered would be driver quality STOCK preferably Willys, Kaiser, Farm Tractor / Loader or AMC Nash. Email for contact info to discuss.”
Mark shared this GPW listed at warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm170/adm170.html
“It has “All Matching” serial numbers, (approximately only 1% of collectible WWII Jeeps have all matching serial numbers). The serial number 141204 is located on the frame. The engine and the data plate found on the tub. Mfg. at the Louisville, KY plant the summer of 1943 and delivered to the U.S. Government on September, 1st 1943. The original WWII engine, frame and WWII tub are all Ford manufactured. Later in 1943 the Jeep tubs (both Ford and Willy’s) were outsourced to AMC (American Motor Company) making this tub one of the very last GPWs issued with a genuine Ford built tub!
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Might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1277832499262355/
“Old Army Jeep in great condition. Completely road worthy.”
As militarized CJ-2As god, this is closer to an MB/GPW than most.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341238770592748/
“WW II Reenactors Jeep Parade Ready Looks Great Run Superior Safety Orientation : Seat Belts, Turn Signals, Electric Wipers. These items will help you to arrive alive when do drive it on a high way and you probably will.”
