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UPDATE: Better pics provided.
(05/26/2020) There might be a patch on the driver’s side cowl.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/553879598662086/
“1946 Willys Jeep. Good condition. Runs good. Almost all original. Fun and a classic!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
“1948 army Jeep with owners manual .”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/27/2020) Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/533814103838823/
“1950s Jeep pickup has vin doesn’t run or drive transmission in it No title but can get on for $1k extra Have cleaned it up & pulled it out since pictures. Let me know if you want to buy it do not try to haggle down – will let it sit”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(02/16/2020) The jeeps vary in condition.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/259656398340102/
“I have two 1947 CJ2A project jeeps with many parts. One has the engine and drove before I started the project. I was going to use both Jeeps to make one fully restored. I also have a 1953 CJ3B that runs great and use around the farm and deer lease. Have the titles to all 3.”
It reads more like a press release than an article. Given its timing in conjunction with the release of the CJ-2A, it most likely was.
The cover image:
This postcard just sold eBay for $6.50.
This auction is set of four negatives showing a family and a late model CJ-2A, determined by the stenciling on the tailgate which didn’t appear until around August of 1947.
View all the information on eBay
“HERE ARE FOUR B&W NEGATIVES THAT LOOK LIKE THEY WERE TAKEN ON A FARM. LOOKING AT THE CLOTHES GUESSING 1950’S. ON THE JEEP YOU CAN SEE WILLYS AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE MEASURE 2 3/8″ X 3 1/2″.”
Chris notes that this photo is reversed, as the spare tire is shown on the driver’s side.
This appears to have one of the full-size body extensions on it. It runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/733712534037794/
“Running condition drivable”
This just struck me as having potential to be a neat ride. It appears straight and rust free.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2468977223213563/
“1948 Ford Tow Truck with a 390 V8, Truck starts and runs. Will make a great Street/Rat Rod with some work or great advertising vehicle Real eye catcher. Asking $8,000. Clean California Title.”
The last image contains some ‘facts’. To the best of my knowledge, there’s no data available regarding how many CJ-6s were exported vs. kept domestically. Then, there’s the Kaiser reference which isn’t quite correct either. 1963 was indeed a pivotal year, marking the move away from Willys branded jeeps. But, by that time, Kaiser interests had owned Willys-Overland assets for almost a decade. Instead, this was a re-branding move, a time to ditch the Willys moniker (and its baggage/identity) in favor of the Jeep brand that saw the introduction of the Full-size Jeep line.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/163311288456770/
“1963 Jeep CJ, runs good, 4×4, bikini top, 4cyl,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
No declaration as to whether it includes the trailer or not. No description provided.
UPDATE: Still Available?
Listed as a 1943, it looks like a pretty stock early CJ-2A to me. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/586890668540899/
A 1947 “left over from war”, or so the owner was told. Hmmm. May or may not start.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/549904342374617/
“Friend needed to pay for funeral so I gave her what she needed and she gave me this it was her husband they brought it new left over from war I think she said never ended up used in it it is running great me and brother was going to sand blast it and sell for two Harleys but he is in UT so not working out to fast and don’t need it setting here for ever might start on it but for now it is as seen it’s a lot better then what I see on here for the same price text for more info thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The fenders and body are odd on this one.
TJ shared Therese. The seller listed these at $100, but it sounds like that is just a place holder. Seller is really looking for offers.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246167143348842
“I’ve got an arctic top off a 47 cj2a and a Kayline soft top. The Arctic top has been on the Jeep for many years just sitting in a barn. Pretty dirty and definitely needs paint, but structurally sound. The Kayline top I just got for the Jeep, as I am starting to fix it up, but it is not going to fit the full roll cage that I’m using. Seems to be in decent shape, just needs to be cleaned. Honestly, I’m not really sure what to ask for these tops, so if you’re interested, just make me an offer.”
No description provided, other than a note that it is in ‘poor condition’.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/489298321982058/
UPDATE: Back up for sale.
(12/29/2017) Isn’t this just a little different? It’s sitting on a CJ-5 chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/171228887663624/
“1951 Custom Willys Jeepster Woody. Jeepster front body on 1974 CJ5 4×4 with custom woody back. Std. transmission 3 spd., 4.2 6 cyl. engine. 20″ extended frame. Runs good. Needs new tires and windshield wiper motor. Many new parts.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/275972633584083/
“Old Willy’s Jeep do not know the year, has been used mainly as farm vehicle. Asking $1500 OBO. Will have to come pick up.”
Thanks for all of the birthday wishes yesterday! Just a couple updates today.
When I first completed the post on the early brochures and mailers created by the Kaiser Willys marketing team, I didn’t have a complete list of mailer examples. Below is what I believe to be the completed list:
Here’s an order form from 1955. At the bottom of the order form is a list of mailers, but the mailers lack form numbers.
These are the mailing brochures, but without identifying form numbers, I am not 100% positive these are correct …..
Farmer and Ranchers Best Investment: Whatever You Grow for Profit
Earth Moving Equipment:
Power Producing Equipment:
Jeep-A-Trench:
Service Station (Mr. Service):
They Go Through: Form W-1765
Nice shot of Joe’s Super Service Station in Hillman, Michigan. The photo features a jeep truck and a CJ-3A that could both be from the same year.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **Sold**
The sellers are hoping to find a good home for this Bantam Trailer.
This issue of Jeep News is interesting in that the whole middle section focuses on the rise in jeep clubs. It isn’t an exhaustive list, but rather simply a list of clubs in contact with Jeep News, with a heavy emphasis on western clubs.
Note the CJ-6 hardtop on page 7. It’s a custom top built by Koenig. I don’t have it in my records, so keep a watch for it. It’s probably still out there somewhere, most likely still in Texas. Note also the scale model FC-170 giveaway and certificate with each FC-170 purchase on page 2.
This 1955 brochure form W-201-5 highlighted the CJ-3B as part of the advertising standardization push by the Kaiser Willys marketing team.
