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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1952 JEEP, pretty much all there, does not run, motor is stuck, no title,”
Has some patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1409343432595668/
“1946 willy with a 350 Bore 30 over runs and drives great”
This appears to be a more completed version of this jeep that was for sale a few years ago. This new ad also includes additional parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/317584532827994/
“Price drop $2200 1946 Willys cj2a Jeep No title If you put a battery in it will start and run Needs carb rebuilt gaskets leaking New brake wheel cylinders New brake master cylinder Brake line from frame to rear axle is broke and needs replaced Body has rust Radiator has a crack And t case will pop out of high and low range Jeep will come with another 1946 body that is good shape that has two tailgates Front fenders Another windshield frame Some soft doors and soft top frame And another radiator For the $2400 you also get an almost brand new Dana 18 transfercase for it that has less then 500 miles on it since it was built. There is enough stuff here to make a really nice Jeep. Located in fort smith $2200 or best offer, no trades I found something else i want and need to sale this to buy it! will sale the Jeep by itself but will not separate parts unless Jeep sales first.”
Update: This has the square windshield washers.
Looks like some type of animal had a vacation nest atop the engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2364950300468473/
“Primer grey one- no other tags but the frame number puts it at 46. This is the best frame I’ve ever seen. Engine Rebuilt, Transmission and transfer case rebuilt. Engine turns like butter and transmission shifts with out sticking. Will need Fluids. Body is in great condition, needs minor repairs. Text preferred, Cash only, bill of sale, 3k Its is a great start to a project”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(07/11/2020) Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1001039163658482/
“Jeep Willys; Bill of sale only; Doesn’t run but motor is not locked; surface rust mainly; great project Jeep; buyer is responsible for pickup; no low ballers; no trades; serious inquires only”
Unclear how much value is here. No title. It’s listed as a ’45, but more likely a ’46.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340554530303704/
“Willy’s Jeep, no title bill of sale only.”
Seller won’t separate. The flatbed has a dually setup in the rear.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/609024053338986/
“I have a 1960 willys jeep coe 1 tone with a v8 has a Flat bed and 1962 willys jeep coe 1/2 ton they are both 4×4 $4000 for both clear titles on both will not separate”
Here’s an interestingly modified Flattie for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.
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“Original slide. Watermark is not on the slide. Raw image. Has been dusted but not cleaned. See pics for damage.”
Looks like someone had a good day of jeeping in the Colorado mountains.
This is another wagon-focused ad targeting females, as it was published in Better Homes and Gardens in February of 1955.
These two brochures are being sold by the same seller with an asking price of $9.99 each and he/she will consider offers. Both of these brochures can be seen in full on this page.
Here’s a an odd jeep-like Christmas card labeled “JEEPERS”.
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“Vtg 1940s Christmas Greeting Card WW11 Green Army Jeep Anthropomorphic Dog/AS IS.”
Has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/352571052572189/
“948 Willy’s cj2a civilian model runs great, Drives down the road nice. 4×4 works. Have another cab kit with doors that I will throw in. Very little rust, floors have been repaired before I bought it. Has a 1966 Ford inline 200 6 cylinder in front of original running gear. New Rancho shocks, Fresh clutch. all seals and gaskets in transmission and transfer case have been replaced in the resent past. Like new tires, Spoke wheels been reconditioned, have extra wheels with old tires on them. only selling because I have too many projects and ready to move on to something else and thin out the herd. This rig is a ton of fun!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Lots of money and time has been spent on this nicely redone chassis. No body or wiring harness, but there is a front clip.
“ALL THE HARD WORK IS DONE. COMPLETELY RESTORED 1953 WILLYS CJ3A CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REBUILT WITH ALL NEW PARTS. TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER CASE AND AXLES HAVE ALL NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS. BRAKE SYSTEM IS ALL NEW. 100% NEW SUSPENSION. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN MEDIA BLASTED AND PAINTED.
INCLUDED ARE NEW FRONT FENDERS, NEW WILLYS STAMPED HOOD, ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD FRAME, WILLYS STAMPED TAILGATE, GRILL, 5 NEW TIRES ON POWDER COATED WHEELS, AND A NEW COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM . ALL IT REALLY NEEDS IS A NEW BODY TUB AND A WIRE HARNESS. TO MANY NEW PARTS TO LIST. I HAVE A CJ3B BODY I WILL INCLUDE THAT COULD BE USED WITH A LITTLE WORK. ABOUT $10K IN PARTS. WILL MAKE A REALLY NICE JEEP WITH A LITTLE MORE WORK. I HAVE A CLEAR MONTANA TITLE IN MY NAME. ASKING $7,500 SEND ME A MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
(07/04/2020) This VEC lacks indents and a column shift.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/wimberley-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7186106719.html
“1946 Willys Cj2A. Very good condition, especially for being 74 years old she’s less wore out than me. I’ve had her a couple of years and have put on a new electronic distributor, full suspension, shocks and springs, Rugged Ridge front lockers, fuel pump, fuel gauge sender, spare tire, Hi Lift jack, bimini top, 130 c.i. “Go Devil” engine, tires in good condition. Starts and runs great! After WWII when the boys came home they wanted a Jeep like they had over seas. Here it is.
All new parts are from Kaiser Willys parts and accessories. Very few scratches and dents. The only rust is under the passenger seat in the built in tool box bottom that can catch and hold water.
If you are looking for a way restorable old Jeep this is a good way to go. If you call, please leave a message I don’t answer unknown numbers but will call you back. Please no lowballs or trades. And yes, the VIN is 27236!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(08/19/2020) May be worth a look.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/kingsley-1953-willys-cj-3/7179812818.html
“53 Willys CJ 3 A. Pinto 4 cylinder motor. Runs excellent. Newer $1600 overdrive. 5 new BF Goodrich tires. New $1000 black Bestop. Not installed. New Smittybuilt winch. Not installed. New grille. Not installed. New gas tank. Custom camo seats with matching tonneau cover. Lockout hubs. Some surface rust. Can deliver. Clean title. Well over $10000 invested by previous owner. Unknown mileage”
This jeep with Warn hubs and a Sears/Allstate half cab also includes a parts jeep.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/lovell-1952-willys-jeep-cj3a/7188684670.html
“1952 Willys Jeep CJ3A. Starts runs and drives. Clean title. Has new radiator, manual fuel pump, shocks and fuel tank. Includes the half cab with hard doors, extra windshield frame, extra frame/chassis with non-running motor and transmission with front and rear ends. and many extra parts. contact for details. Reasonable offers considered.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
(05/26/2020) Looks like this has a government data tag.
“This is a great running Willys with 1600 miles since a complete mechanical rebuild 2 years ago. Just powdercoated the axle housings and rims. New glass has been installed since the picture was taken. Ready for summer fun. Clean title.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,000
(10/22/2019) Tim is selling this modified road and trail CJ-6.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522496225804970
“1956 Jeep CJ6, full custom drive train, chevy 350, TH350 automatic transmission. Power Steering, new fuel system, slap shifter, custom restored dashboard, dual exhaust. 20 k paint and body. Custom seats…1200 in tires, sound system, roll cage…Let summertime fun begin.”
This may well be a GPW.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-classic-military-1954-jeep/7189086366.html
“Very rare Classic Military 1954 Jeep Willy 3 Project. Straight front fender model. Have all parts including engine and many extra parts. Body/chassis in fair/good condition. Very little rust on chassis. Body solid.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Is this rig formerly this rig? The one at the other link is on a 1990 Isuzu chassis with a tilt cab, while the one below is on a 2000 Isuzu chassis and doesn’t appear to tilt.
“This is a project I’ve been kicking around on selling. I’ve just lost interest in it. It’s a 1962 Jeep fc170 cab i set on a 2000 Isuzu diesel box truck. It’s more than half way complete and I’m just tired of looking at it sit around. I have countless hours in this Jeep. The rear axel is just a floating axel 4 linked to trail behind, 5th wheel off of a Peterbilt, custom diamond stacks. I could tell you anything you wanted to know about it. It has no title but it’s not a hard process to do a builders title with a bill of sale 4500 firm and no I will not trade for anything cash only.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5500
(01/04/2020) Has an unusual paint job.
“Hello, I have a 1962 Willy’s CJ6 for sale. This is the long wheelbase jeep of its time. Unlike the CJ5, the tub is much wider and longer on the CJ6. It has the original hurricane L134 engine and stock 3 speed transmission with 4×4 and aftermarket locking hubs. I have owned it about 5 years and it has come a long way since I purchased it. It has new 31x15x12.5 Dick Cepek Extreme country, 2.5 inch wheel spacers, steering stabilizer, re- upholstered seats and added back seat, rebuilt steering column, new clutch, new starter, new alternator, fresh battery, updated fuse panels to bladed fuse instead of old glass fuse, rebuilt carburetor, new seatbelts, new gas tank, KC dual lights, tow bar. It has been registered and street legal for 5 years now with clean title. It used to be classic plates but is regular plates now. I am asking $8,000 obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/10/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/douglas-city-mitsubishi-j3-jeep-diesel/7189321947.html
“Mitsubishi J3 Diesel RHD Military Jeep.
License built by Mitsubishi. 4 Cylinder diesel from the factory. Built for the Japanese army (and others) from the 1950’s until the late 1990’s.
Restoration project. Has sat for a number of years. Complete and original. Rust in the usual Jeep places (footwell). Frame is straight and solid. Motor currently does not run but turns over with compression…. Being a diesel I am sure it would run if you hooked it up to a fuel tank, not had time to mess with it. Parts are available from a number of suppliers. Even has the original Japanese NDTs still on it……. Very cool and unique Jeep.”
On September 11, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower introduced the People-to-People Program, “to enhance international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities involving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different countries and diverse cultures.”
Two students out of Colorado University, Rolf Kjolseth, of Boulder, Colorado, and Andreas Kohlschutter, of Berne, Switzerland, decided to put Eisenhower’s idea into action by driving a jeep from the United States to Rio De Janeiro, where they planned to sell the jeep and return to the United State by ship. Along the way, they hoped to meet people from all walks of life. They called their jeep “Columbus II”.
June 24, 1957, Albuquerque Journal
The trip was sponsored by the U.S. Information Agency and the Pan American Union. The two young men were supposed to write about their trip and send their stories to several newspapers, but I can’t find any articles with their by-lines. They even had their photo take with then Vice President Richard Nixon on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, but I haven’t located a copy of that yet.
June 13, 1957, Greeley Daily Tribune
According to multiple reports, the intrepid explorers drove their early CJ-5 south from Laredo, Texas, through Mexico, into Central America and, probably via boat, made it to South America. The photos below show the pair in Colombia.
November 11, 1957, The Marion Star, Marion, Ohio,
I could not locate any information following their stop in Colombia.
At the very least, Rolf made it back to Colorado, becoming an associate professor at the University of Colorado from 1971-2011. I don’t know if Rolf is alive or not, but he does have an email address associated with UC. Whether he monitors it or not, I couldn’t say, but I sent him an email. Hopefully someone will respond.
I don’t recognize this ad and it’s unclear where it was published.
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“Grade per Six Grade System: Near Mint
Page size in English units (approximate): 10 1/2″ X 13 1/4″
Page size in metric units (approximate): 27 cm x 33.6 cm”
