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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 $10,000.
It could use some love, but looks solid.
“Kaiser Jeep FleetVan Ice Cream truck. Runs and drives. Straight 6 cylinder. Smokes a little and would recommend towing for long distances. Coker whitewalls. Cold plate freezer. Very unique and conversation starter. No heater and wipers are gone. Nice project with some rust here and there. Great business opportunity or promotional piece? I am located in the Bay Area California. Salvaged Title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
(06/12/2020) Seller wants to trade for a Model A.
“Im exploring trading my restored, numbers matching, color correct running driving, 4wd, CJ2A for a restored, running driving Model A. I had a lot of fun with this Jeep but the real fun is driving different old cars. So if you have a nice Model A you’d like to trade for a cool old Jeep. Lets talk.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/23/2020) Been stored for thirty years.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/854338885075622/
“GPW 1942 – in storage for over 30 years in Utah. I will check mileage details soon.”
Seller says to make an offer. $50 is listed on the ad as the price, but that might just be a placeholder.
https://bend.craigslist.org/pts/d/redmond-army-jeep-parts/7135926300.html
“I have a lot of left over parts from a 1952 M38A1 JEEP project.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/15/2020) Runs, but no brakes.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517083378917063/
“1946 Willys Jeep runs and drives needs brakes barn find 3,000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/11/2020) Has body patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/902620176924362/
“Runs and drives good needs some things here and there. Almost new tires. Running gear in good shape. 3 speed manual 4×4”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/22/2020) Inspect this body closely. Sides have patches.
https://www.facebook.com//item/357421601887734/
“No windshield, no top, just a fun 4×4 with a v6 motor.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/26/2020) Now sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/841016629736956/
“1946 CJ-2A complete with trans, transfer case, axles, body needs love. CJ Engine can be had for an extra $400.”
This August 1960 article in the Longview Daily News out of Longview, Washington, notes that the Armstrongs, members of the Trailbreakers Jeep Club, chaired the two-day convention that resulted in the formation of the Pacific Northwest Jeep Association (Iater changed in 1965 to the present-day PNW4WDA — Pacific Northwest 4-Wheel Drive Association). Note that the article refers to the association as the “Pacific Northwest Jeep Club Association”, but a decision must have been made to drop the word “Club” from the name. (some historical PNW4WDA info on the Webfooters page).
August 02, 1960, Longview Daily News
The Trailbreakers still exist and were one of six charter clubs in the Association. In order of formation (or incorporation), I believe the six charter clubs were the (1) Yakima Ridge Runners, (2) Vancouver Four Wheelers, (3) Longview Trailerbreakers, (4) Brush Busters (?), (5) Tacoma Webfooters, (6) Seattle Jeep Club. (The Brush Busters out of Portland were formed in early 1958, but I haven’t confirmed they were at the convention, so please correct if I’m wrong).
The Tacoma Webfooters have a particularly unusual name. The story goes as follows: “It was time to name the 4th jeep club [ed. note I guess they didn’t know about the Brush Busters]. Who’s got any ideas? Burt Severeid said, “How about the Tacoma Webfooters Jeep Club? Oh, the complaints poured in about how silly that name was, but no one else came up with anything else, so it stuck!! The 4th jeep club in the northwest was to be called, “The Tacoma Webfooters” , with Bruce Cole as the first president.”
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Original Post from 2016: This is a great photo from the very first Pacific Northwest Jeep Association Summer Convention, prior to being renamed the PNW4WDA.
Arlene Brooks found this photo.
This brochure titled “Designed to Meet More Needs of More People” has a form number of SW73MI-SCM-350. It’s *possible* that the “350” marks a publish date of March 1950.
This is the full open brochure (16.5″ x 22″):
This May 9, 1952, ad for Aero Willys highlights dealers across the US, but especially in the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho area. To hit 35mpg these cars had to have been traveling down hill!
I’m not sure how the “cube” branding plays into the marine engine?
View all the information on ebay
“Here I have a very RARE brochure for the
Jeep 155 V6 155 HP Marine Engine
Jeep/155 the Power Cube comes in a V
INBOARD OR OUTDRIVE
MARINE ENGINE
Stern Drives manufactured by Outboard marine
Corporation (OMC), and Universal Motor Company
Inboard available from both Revley Corporation
and Universal Motor Company
Flier is printed on heavy stock (Light cardboard)
Front has a very cool “Cube Cutout”
In its folded position it measures about 8 ¾ x 6 ¼ inches. Unfolds to about 26 ¾ x 6 ¼ inches.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $295.
Looks like this Hamilton pedal jeep spotted by Roger Martin has never been restored. The seller’s p# is in one of the images in the ad.
This press photo was taken at Las Brisas Resort in Acapulco, New Mexico. A DJ-3A Jeep Gala is parked in the foreground of the photo.
View all the information on ebay
“1962 Press Photo Las Brisas Hilton’s cottages at Acapulco Bay, Mexico. This is an original press photo. Las Brisas Hilton’s cottages overhang mouth of Acapulco Bay Tropical flowers and greenery line the private balconies Mexico – Acapulco Photo measures10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-06-1962.”
Has a rebuilt engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/623603951583422/
“1946 Willys cj2a jeep. New rebuilt engine and new tires. New 12000 wench added.”
Includes a rear PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1944090372393843/
“Nice restored Jeep with top and rear PTO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Includes a 1944 MB tub.
“46 cj2A good solid Jeep has a extra Tub included it’s a ww2 44MB tub Jeep has Fairly new tires back seat frame windshield and about $2000 worth of ww2 Jeep parts the bad engine has a crack in the block and the front axle is broken Jeep has a title asking $4500 OBO no trades”
Appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/853770031813549/
“I am selling my 1950 Willy’s CJ2A. It is MD titled a 1950 CJ2A even though the 3A came out in 1950. I found this jeep literally in a barn over 5 years ago and have done a tremendous amount of work to it making it road worthy again. It has the L Head 134 “go devil” 2.2ltr engine with a Kaiser Supersonic head on it which I believe added more compression and horsepower. It has the spicer 2 / 4 wheel drive transfer case with 4 high and low.
The transmission is a 3 speed with reverse. I rebuilt the Carter WO carb a few years ago added new fuel pump, water pump. Radiator hoses thermostat and belts. I added a roll bar , grab bar and seat belts. Seat cushions are tan leather. Swing out tire carrier holds spare and a vintage fuel can. I completely re-wired the jeep and added a vintage turn signal to the column. All lights and gauges work. Brakes were rebuilt a few years ago and work fine. Vintage Warn locking hubs. Runs and drives fine”
This has what appears to be a very early version of the Worman Jee-Cab with the dual sliding windows and large rivets(?) around the windows. I’ve included 1948 factory photos from that top at the bottom.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329533721548035/
“1946 willys cj2A . Runs and drives , clear NC title . New tires , great Jeep to restore .”
Worman top:
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/28/2020) Has some floor rust. Appears to have Kelly hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2581562392133141/
“Listing for a friend not on FB. Message me your number and he will contact you ASAP.
1948 Willys CJ2a “Lefty”. They only produced these for a short period in 1948. No one seems to be clear why they machined this version of the 2a with the spare tire on the left. Some say it was Jeep’s way of complying with a law certain states had at the time. Others say it is for agricultural use for state municipalities. This is a rare option that will make you stand apart from the crowd. The small production numbers makes it even more rare. The Jeep isn’t running because of low compression. It has a new fuel, fuel pump, rebuilt carburetor. Brakes will need to be fixed with new master cylinder. Tub has usual floor pan rust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5199.
(02/21/2020) Has some body patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2653727698175748/
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A For Sale…No Title Runs and drives great, Like new 31×10.50R15 Tires with full size spare. Bulldog Jack, Fire Extinguisher, Original Fuel Can, Foldout Windshield with Manual Wipers and Sun Visors Pm me with any questions or for more details. Open to reasonable offers.”
This has been in dry storage for 10 years.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/254439245698273/
“Willy 1945 – off road for 10 yrs in dry storage in Utah”
Cheap trailer.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/grd/d/valleyford-farm-trailer-150/7158271304.html
“willys truck box trailer will need hitch”
This article was published in the May 20, 1945, issue of the Spokesman Review. One fact that surprised me is that by 1945 only 2% of world’s farms were mechanized.
Ford is excited to exorcise the “juice is loose” moniker from the Ford Bronco, a vehicle lined last produced in 1996, by introducing a new Ford Bronco line.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2021-ford-bronco-sport-suv-reveal-pictures-videos-teaser/
