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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 on eBay.
Maury spotted this one. Listed as a 1943 Ad, this clearly was a post war ad. The first clue is the CJ looking grille. The second clue is the suggestion that folks could find a plow at their “Jeep Dealer”. It’s likely a late 1940s brochure, as it has shown up in late 1940s Willys-Overland Special Equipment booklets.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
“I have gone to Fernley a number of times with no issues (it is over 30 miles one way). 4×4 v6 automatic dual hubs for towing a few extra parts runs and drives good.”
On Saturday we made it to Minneapolis to pick up our new family addition, Ms. Betty Page, aka Page, a Shiranian (Pomeranian and Shi Tsu mix).
10 week old Betty Page
Our ten-year-old dog Zollie (also a Shiranian) had been become very needy following the death of his beagle pal “Jelly”. So, Ann began looking around for a companion for him. She had gotten Zollie in 2010 in Omaha when she lived there. So, when she tried to find a Shiranian locally, it proved impossible. In fact, only two locations had Shiranian pups ready for purchase: Minnesota and Kentucky. A third location, Missouri, had a very young litter, which won’t be ready until early May.
Since Ann needed a short break from her mother, and since family was going to be in town this weekend, we decided to “high tail it” to Minneapolis. After all, the weather was perfect for the drive (sun, no snow, and moderate temps). And, it’s only a 22 hour drive (and 1500 miles one way). Our return trip will take two days (be home Monday at some point), as Page will require a few more potty breaks.
The pic that inspired the name.
Now, why the name Ms. Betty Page? Ann thought Page looked like a diva in the pic we received of her (pic above on the pink blanket). So, she did some research and thought Betty Page a good match for how she imagined Page might be. Sure enough, when we met the pup, she was a rascal. She’s not shy about pushing Zollie or chasing him, not that she can keep up with him yet. And, given the fact that I write, the name “Page” was also a fun fit.
Ann and I both thought that once Zollie passed away in a few years that we’d be dog free. Clearly, that plan is not longer the plan.
Zollie isn’t quite a Page fan yet. That’s because he’s been a bachelor for most of his life. I haven’t written much about him, but Zollie (his full name is Zoloft) began as Ann’s PTSD dog, acquired a year before Ann acquired me. She’d only had big dogs until she got him, but with her injury issues, she decided a smaller dog made more sense.
He was an energizer bunny when she first got him. Since those early days, he’s become calmer and is now a sweet, smart, and super well-behaved dog. Zollie doesn’t shed (Hypoallergenic) and doesn’t like to get dirty/muddy/wet, so he’s a great inside dog. He can sit through a movie at a movie theatre and not make a peep. He can sit through dinner at a restaurant and not beg.
However, over the years, he’s developed more neuroses than Ann; he’s the one who needs the therapy (he’s afraid of fires, hate’s camping, hates traveling in the motorhome, hates being outside most of the time, hates having to eat out of a bowl, …. the list is a long one).
Anyway, that’s all for now. I need to get to bed. We need to get up early Sunday so we can find the largest Bison in Jamestown, ND, and get a “family” picture with it.
This is a wooden ashtray with a Jeepney image on it. Seller wants $20.
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“This auction is for a vintage Philippines Jeepney molded wood ashtray souvenir.
Measures about 6 inches across.
In good preowned, but unused condition (see pictures).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(02/19/2020) Has later model fenders. Looks in good shape.
“Beautiful fully restored 61 willy’s CJ6 (21″ longer than cj5). All mechanical rebuilt. Looks and drives amazing.”
It’s got a fiberglass body and hood. It appears to have full floating rear hubs. Given the PTO winch and associating PTO box, I’d say there’s some value here.
https://elpaso.craigslist.org/pts/d/el-paso-willys-jeep/7088017931.html
“Willys Jeep parts or complete as parts car. Just posted still have all parts”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/12/2020) More pics would be useful.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/longmont-1947-willies-jeep/7070839622.html
“1947 Willie’s jeep most body work complete engine is in and can run. I do have most parts to finish the project.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/12/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1948-willys-jeep/7070177107.html
“350 motor. Standard transmission. Comes with doors and top. Locking hubs all the way around. Runs and drives well.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/28/2020) it runs. Has lots of diamond plate.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/hysham-47-willys-jeep/7080978667.html
“No title. Only bill of sale.
4 cylinder
Runs great
Sold as is, cash only.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/12/2019) Has potential.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vista-1945-ford-gpw/7075290759.html
“45 ford gpw jeep Willys
NOT FOR PARTS
Needs full build. Missing pedals and linkages. Missing fuel tank. Needs full wiring. Not sure condition of engine (supposedly rebuilt..)
302 ford v8
T90 3 speed
Clean title
$2000, not in a hurry to sell. Will keep and build if I don’t get 2k“
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/26/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/d/yuma-reduced-willys-jeep-cj2a/7075550491.html
“Getting rare to find these and prices going up. Ready for the desert, V6 runs great, new seats, cool 50 cal. replica, military antenna and phone.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(02/20/2020) Not sure if it runs.
“Project new tires some new parts lots of potential”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/29/2020) The price listed is $1000 in the first ad and $1300 in a second ad, but it’s unclear if the price is for everything or per vehicle.
“Have several willys jeeps from early 1940s one box one pickup and on 4 passenger reg. Jeep”
2. This looks to be a Lefty CJ-2A: https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/d/elmo-40s-model-willys-jeeps/7081924663.html
“Have several willys jeeps in decent condition they are 40 something models so they are rough. Ine pickup one box (mail truck) one arm”
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was on Facebook.
(03/07/2020) Looks in good shape.
“Going to have to sell my 170. I just bought this day after Christmas. Have done some improvements to the truck. My wife pulled a muscle in her shoulder getting in the cab. So she won’t be riding in it no more. I’ve put around 1700 miles on the truck since I bought it. Runs and drives great. Gets around 12-14 mpg. $12,500 firm located in Romney WV 26757”
This June 04, 1955, article about the Rolligon goes into great depth about the history of the invention. You can see more pics here. The pages below are much clearer once you click on them.
This Willys 4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles: Help Keep Work on Schedule ad from 1954 includes the KW logo.
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“DESCRIPTION:…Original magazine ad from 1954 which features the Willys Truck and Jeep. Two farms were highlighted in the ad–one shows a farmer by the name of W. G. Watt of Murrayville, IL.–the other one shows a Mr. Herbert Edwards of Cedar Brook Farms in Prospect, KY…..Nice condition except for some light tan age toning caused by type of paper used nearly 60 years ago. About 8 x 11″ in size”
Here’s an unusual bit of marketing.
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“Has some soiling, the middle portion has two weights under the yellow part to hold it down. I believe these were used on fenders in show rooms or shops but I’m not very sure. Made of cloth, measures 58”x14.5””
Seller is asking $115 for this unusual jeep made of wood and metal. It’s missing the driver’s side fender. Appears delicate.
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“RARE WWII ARMY JEEP. MADE OF METAL AND WOOD, 14in LONG, 6 1/2in WIDE, 8in TALL
David’s selling these three jeeps as a package. All three run, but the MB needs brakes. Also includes a variety of parts.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-willys-jeeps/7085459816.html
” have three Willys Jeeps 1942,1946 & 1949. One has current tags and inspection. I have two blue titles. All three will run and drive one does not have brakes(1942). I have too many extra parts to list. Some are new for the one that I had planed to keep, but I have lost interest. Lost my deer lease and I’m not going to finish or need these anymore. All three were started and two of them driven 3/1/2020. Some of the extra parts are in another location 20 minuets away. The whole collection sells as one lot. SOLD AS IS $15500.00.”
1949 CJ-3A:
1946 CJ-2A:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(02/27/2020) Looks like a good price.
“I have a 1946 Willys CJ2A with a mild lift, 33” tires, full roll cage, and a ford 302 engine. I just went through the engine with my boys as a “teaching experience”. We put ported heads, new Summit torquer cam (0-5000), new lifters, new timing chain/gears, roller rockers, valve covers, and a new Edelbrock carburetor. The bottom end is bored .40 over with flat top pistons etc etc etc. What we learned is that a CJ2A can pop wheelies!!
That was not the lesson I was trying to teach my 13 and 15 year old so the “death trap” needs to go to someone with a more developed frontal lobe than my boys. I just put new front brakes (11″ drums) on it including rubber lines, slaves, and pads. It has the original 3 speed trans which pops out of 2nd when coasting sometimes. I do have some new polaris seats that go with the jeep. I also have a soft top that looks good but I have never put it on. There is a new aluminum radiator, fan, dual chamber brake master, etc etc etc.
It is a lot of Jeep for the money but someone needs to bleed the rear brakes, and tinker with it a bit. I have it set so only the primaries open on the carb. Adjust them at your own risk. The engine idles perfectly smoothe but has a ton of power for a jeep this size. $4500 obo Body is very straight but has some paint peeling on the hood. Very little rust or corrosion.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
(02/19/2020) Nice looking jeep.
“Are you looking for that perfect Classic Jeep you can use for Every Day use as well as Rock Climbing or going out in the desert to play in the Sand? If so, this is the Jeep for you.
Small Block Chevy 400
Chevy 350 Automatic Transmission
HEI ignition
Headers
Power steering
Front disc brakes
12″ rear drum brakes
Rebuilt T18 transfer case
Rebuilt Warn over drive
Optima battery
35″ new condition tires
Rebuilt Danna 30 front with Detroit Locker
Warn Hubs
Rebuilt 1970 Dana 44 rear with Detroit Locker
Newer custom radiator
20 gal. custom gas tank
2 trans coolers with fans
Full roll cage
New Sidwinder shifter
New Crow seat belts”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/26/2020) Appears worth a look.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/grass-valley-1952-willys/7077100162.html
“I have a 1952 willys. It has a 327 small block Chevy. Stock t-90 transmission with Dana 18 transfer case. Brand new 31 inch mud tires. Pre smog. Registered with pink slip in hand. Runs and drives good. In decent condition for being 70 years old and having a small block stuffed in it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/26/2020) Appears solid.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/merced-46-willys-jeep/7081384106.html
“46 Willys cj2a Jeep .L-134 engine Ca.road Legal plated and licensed. Clean and runs great.Pink in hand!!”
Lacks an engine.
https://billings.craigslist.org/pts/d/judith-gap-1947-willys-jeep/7087054432.html
“1947 WILLYS JEEP clear title, possible project, or for parts, no engine.”
