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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 .
The last of the “Kaiser Willys News” editions. In March 1955 it switched to just “Willys News”.
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Great action photo of a Ford GP.
“1941 Press Photo Army lieutenants give new jeeps test drive at Fort Bliss, Texas. This is an original press photo. Fort Bliss, Texas. Under modern conditions of mechanized war, the once lumbering and awkward tank has emerged as a machine of many types and variations, from small steel speedsters to the huge 80-ton land battleships which flatten trees and grind buildings to powder. These have created new problems in defense, and Uncle Sam’s new army is not going to be caught napping in this department.
One outfit devoted to blasting the blitz battle-wagons is the new anti-tank troop of the First Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss. Formed only last January with 31 regular Army men, the troop now has 4 commissioned officers, 31 non-coms, and 121 men, all of whom are draftees from Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. Most of the men have had mechanical experience working in automobile plants, which stand them in good stead in operating and caring for the scout cars and motorcycles with which the troop is equipped.
These pictures show the outfit in action during a recent tactical problem. Lieutenant Jack Berg (left) and Lieutenant M. M. Roland send one of the new jeep reconnaissance cars hurtling over a bump on a test drive. The baby blitz buggy is a Ford-built Bantam with four-wheel drive. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-16-1941.
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Originally Published Feb 11, 2013.
“This is an “ORIGINAL PERIOD GLOSSY PHOTO BY ACME” of THE BABY BLITZ BUGGY IS A FORD-BUILT BANTAM FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE GP JEEP WITH THE FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION AT FT. BLISS TEX., photo date – 1941. The condition is very good and measures 7″ x 9″.
UPDATE: Still Available. New pics provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2657313987690748/
“Owned by 2 families for the last 51 years! 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission with 4 wheel drive high and low. Has top, sides that roll down and doors plus back seat. Also included is second engine. It has sat in garage last 2 years and not driven. Will need battery, carburator and gas tank cleaned.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Has some mods (note the windshield) and has had some body work (note height of gas inlet). Given the price, it may be worth a look.
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B ▪️Runs and drives. ▪️Factory Hurricane F-head 134, T-90 3 speed manual transmission with a Dana 18 transfer case. ▪️4×4 works as well, with new mile marker locking hubs. Factory Dana 44 rear and Dana 27 front. ▪️newer wheels and tires. 15″ steel wheels with Goodyear 235/75R15 Wrangler Radials. Will include a set of 5 old school steelies painted green. ▪️Updated H4 halogen headlights, newish carb(have the old factory as well) electric fuel pump, plugs wires and fluids changed less than a year ago. ▪️Best part it’s titled free and clear in Utah and currently registered.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7800. See a video of the jeep here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI7rbArxKxI
(07/31/2019) Sam’s former jeep has popped up for sale again, this time in Glendale.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1948-willys-cj2a-artic-cab/7050080657.html
“Note: This vehicle will be on display at the 29th Arizona Military Vehicle Show held Sat-Sun 25-26 January 2020, Turf Paradise North parking lot. West Bell Road and 15th Avenue. Take Bell to 15th Ave and head south. Show will be be on right (north) side in front of Turf Paradise. 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix AZ. See http://www.armytrucks.org/mvshow.php for more info on the show.
Fun, running, driving and functional, but sold AS IS. 16,528 indicated miles, but overall mileage is unknown. 3 speed floor mounted transmission shifts well. All gauges and horn work.
Valuable accessories include a scarce cold weather fibreglass cab, towbar, Warn overdrive and lockout hubs gives a top cruising speed of 60mph. Turn signals, roof mounted air conditioning, defroster, Am/Fm and CB radio with mount and antenna, dual mirrors and extra stop lights for safety. New June 2019 battery. 2” receiver trailer hitch, dual G.I. type gas cans and spare tire with mounts included as well. A trunk, accessible from the tailgate, has been installed instead of a rear seat. The loose rear seat frame, comes with the vehicle.
This Jeep has a military history, supposedly being an Air Force “follow me” vehicle in Greenland, but this can not be confirmed. The body in good shape, not a rustbucket. A great running, practical, hunting, or fishing, classic, flat fendered Jeep. If restored with Air Force markings, it would be a scarce variation of a military Jeep.
$9600 – Sale by wire transfer (bank to bank) only. Call prior to purchase. Clear Arizona title. Sold as is. Non-Dealer private seller, so no sales tax. ”
Seems like a good price.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1962-willys-cj5/7058590878.html
“1962 Willys Jeep CJ5. 99% original. Has rare heater option. New radiator and carburetor. Body is rough but restorable. Doesn’t run now but will take very little to do so. Great restoration/build project or hunting vehicle as-is. Has clear title and original tag. This is a no-smog vehicle with zero DMV restrictions”
Here’s a former fire department jeep.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/la-center-willys-jeep-m38-a1/7058235510.html
“Willy’s 1954 M38-A1 Jeep was running when parked 25 years ago and all original. Have windshield for Jeep. Cash only $2600.”
Seller has titles for all of them.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/fort-worth-3-jeep-willys-wagons/7058445043.html
” have 3 Jeep Willy’s Wagons I’m trying to sell.
1 is a 1947 with no motor or transmission. It’s the one with the most patina rust on it. The floors are in great condition on this one and there is not really as much rust as it looks like. It’s mainly all surface rust.
The next it a 1955. This one would be a great rat rod. That was our intention on this one. We put a 318 v8 in it with an automatic transmission. It is not running. Now this one probably has the most rust. I do have all the windows for this one.
The last is a 1959. This one is the best one. It’s the green one. It is 4×4 but no motor or transmission in this one. This one would be a great restoration project. There is very little rust on this one.
My price range on each is from $900 to $1300 or I would even consider some trade offers or a package deal on all 3 of them. One more important detail on all 3 of these jeeps. I have a clear title to each one.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/09/2019) Not sure how strong that plate is under the winch.
https://houston.craigslist.org/spo/d/corpus-christi-1948-willys-cj2a/7031972456.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A, Runs Great, Things I have done recently: New Belt, New Aluminum Radiator, New Alternator (12 Volt System), Complete New Brake System Front and Back, New Fuel Pump, Complete Sand Blast of body inside and out, New Rhino Lining Olive Green inside and out, New Shift boots, New Wheel Bearings, New Upholstery, New Front Window and Seal, New Gas Tank, New Gauges, New Royal Purple Fluids in, Transmission, Transfer Case, and both Diffs. Runs Great, Two sets of Wheels 4×4 works great”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/06/2019) Runs? Was a column shift. Listed as a 1947.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2373664809393381/
“1947 Willys Jeep I have new brake line to go with it I have the Vin and title”
Has a PTO.
https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/pts/d/wister-keep-willys-1949/7057990609.html
“very solid truck. needs distributor. bed is correct,but not original to truck. factory PTO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4400.
This may go quickly.
“An original CJ3B for sale. New brake wheel and master cylinders. Runs well. 4 whl drive. Original 6 volt electrical system. New speedometer. A full enclosed top available at extra cost”
Seller is selling his jeep collection.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-willys-ford-gpw-jeep-collection/7057149188.html
“I am selling my collection of war jeeps. Will sell as a collection or individually. They range from absolute originals to perfectly restored .
M381a restored nuts and bolts $24000
M381a restored driver $11000
M 38 original $17000
GPW driver $9500
1- MB Rare original survivor $18000
1- CJ2a very early civilian $ 7500
I also have many hard to find original parts, engines, transmissions, axles and more. Many military collectibles.
Shown by appointment to serious buyers.
No scammers please…..”
UPDATE: I *think* I’ve found a workaround solution, as my main laptop is working once again. If you have 2011 Mac and have vertical lines (as seen below), you likely have a video card problem (aka the AMD graphics chip has failed). There’s a software strategy for working around that which you can find here.
I didn’t get much done yesterday, due to technical difficulties, so updates delayed until Monday. I spent a good deal of time replacing the motherboard on my main laptop, only to find out that the motherboard wasn’t the problem. Sigh. At least I have my 10 year old laptop still (and it still works pretty good).
It appears I will have to use a software hack to make the computer work properly again. So, that’s Sunday’s task….
The screen problems ….
Not good! I may end up purchasing another laptop. We’ll see how things go….
It wasn’t all bad news on Saturday. I now have a red CJ-2A Al-Toy (the one in the middle of the jeeps) to go with my tan Al-Toy. I got the red one for $50 (plus $20 shipping) with all the thanks going to Gayland for picking it up and mailing it to me. It needs one rivet fixed on the hood and one at the bottom of the steering wheel, but otherwise looks in good shape.
Just a few updates for Saturday. Updates resume Sunday.
This brochure was published in June 1960.
UPDATE: A revised version of the 4 Wheel Drive “How to” booklet can be viewed here.
I would guess this is an early 1952 booklet. The “W” shown on the back likely puts it after the big push in 1952 to shift towards the Willys marketing umbrella, but not late enough to list the 1953 475 model truck.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
(11/05/2019) The title that goes with this claims it is a 1943, but it looks to be more of a compilation of parts.
“1943 Jeep Willys with CLEAR TITLE.
Title says: 1943 Willys.
a 6-1/2 ft snowplow and hydraulic pump and 2 small boxes with other parts and extra steering box.
also 2 front windshield frames hanging on the snowplow are part of the sale.
Jeep has running gear and a Ford 2.3 four cylinder motor with 15,000 miles
on it with manual transmission (separate in my garage)
To restore or part out
for condition: see pictures”
The first brochure, Form W-230-5, is the domestic brochure. The second brochure, Form SX-230-4, was released by the Willys-Overland Export Company.
There are small differences between the two brochures on both the front and back pages. The interior pages are the same.
Form SX-230-4:
The first brochure, Form W-228-5, is the domestic brochure. The second brochure, Form SX-228-4, was released by the Willys-Overland Export Company.
There are small differences between the brochures on three of the four pages.
Form SX-228-4:
Maury spotted this pair. The price list is pretty interesting. Here’s another CJ-2A price list example.
View all the information on ebay
No pic of the backside of this postcard from the Bahamas, presumably the pink sands area. I had no luck searching for more info on the web.
View all the information on eBay
“Jeep called the Pink Sands Paddy Wagon. Card in very good condition. Free shipping.”
