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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.
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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: Price dropped to $7500.
(01/27/2018) Has rust on the tailgate. The body appears to be a replacement (M-38 indents, no cowl lid, tailgate, MB glove boxy on dash).
“Garage kept
New paint job 3 years ago
1 piece windshield
Tailgate
Very clean”
https://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/d/chester-cj3a-jeep/7040648172.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
(12/10/2019) Looks like a good price.
“Kelly steel 1/2 top and doors removed from a 1952 Willy’s CJ3A. Good condition, some rust where the top meets the rear floor area. (see pictures) $400 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Seller must sell.
“55 Willy’s pickup plow truck 4×4
Straight six super hurricane
Runs and drives and plows
Only passenger side bottom of door and rear cab corner needs some work
Must sell make an offer”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/19/2019) Has been militarized.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/severn-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7042167159.html
“60 Horsepower “Go Devil” 4 cylinder engine and manual transmission. Excellent condition, very clean and rust free. Used in local area parades and various military events.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500 or Make Offer
(01/11/2019) This CJ-2A includes a Newgren Hitch, rear PTO, a drum pulley and governor. It will require some floor repairs at the very least.
“For your consideration is super rare 1948 Willys CJ2a farm jeep…all original paint “as found“ condition!….. a true survivor
This jeep, although showing signs of surface rust is really very restorable …it has damage in the front floors that should be replaced but overall has a very solid back bone, no crash damage is evident, nothing worn out or ruined. This rare jeep would make a wonderful addition to the collector of unrestored vehicles and I am sure it would be pretty appealing to all farm jeep collectors as it does have the agricultural implements installed..
This is a real gem…it has a newgren three point hitch and all of its associated parts such as the pump, controller, engine driven governor with correct handle on the dashboard.
also has a full rear PTO as well as a right angle drum pulley that is not shown in the photos…
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Seems like there may be some value here. Body is likely rough.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/navarre-1952-jeep-willies/7043899934.html
“1952 Jeep Willies, 4×4, small block V8, with new tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This 2A has been modified with a CJ-3B hood and grille, among other changes.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep, runs good, flat head ford v8! Power steering!! Comes with soft top. $5500 clean title on. Non-op”
This has the data plate still on it. See a Sno Dozer brochure here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845235852659979/
“Morrison sno dozer snow plow setup removed from a CJ2a.”
This has an APU hood. It’s listed as a 1948, but doesn’t appear to have frame/bumper gussets on the front.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/423920254950594/
“1948 Willey’s (Jeep) priced and ready for restoration. Vehicle is located in Gustine, CA. Please serious enquiries only.”
Engine runs, but burns.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2776892639037249/
“1957 willys complete chassis, the way u see in pictures engine does run but burns oil the back to cylinders the spark plugs are oil soaked…. I’m keeping body with the title… asking 1600… or best offer”
Maury and I thought this jeep bank was interesting. It is a Willys-Motors-parts-department-themed wagon that is listed as a ‘1953’. It was sold on eBay and now documented at WorthPoint. Anyone seen others of these?
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/liberty-classics-1953-jeep-willys-491185253
Looks like there’s some diamond plate on the rear floor.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2373652556257137/
“Serious Inquiries Only. MPU”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It drives.
“1964 jeep willy 4×4 runs and drives has a plow just needs to have bodywork finished $4000 obo or trade for a newer diesel pickup truck”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500.
Lots of custom work underneath this road-legal flattie.
“This 1942 Willys CJ Jeep looks like it could climb the side of mount Everest without a Sherpa. For those of you already familiar with the might Willys you will appreciate that this one has been fully customized for off-road adventures.
Manufactured in 1942 this Willys has the original WWII 50 Cal Gun Mount intact in the rear. It is fully CA street legal, plated with a clean title and does NOT require SMOG ever! This Jeep has Over $50K in receipts for parts and professional work done.
ENGINE SPECS:
1974 SBC350 crate engine with approximately 45,000 miles on it.
Starts right up every time with 0 issues.
Has good compression
larger cam
triple timing chain
Weiland intake manifold
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Runs and has a half cab. Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/468538563858978/
“1955 Willys M38A1. runs and drives. Needs work. Comes with original rims and tires along with 33” tires on new rims. Also comes with a ton of spare parts, everything you need for it. Clutch is sloppy and brakes need work. Front driveshaft is out. Has rust. All original except rims and I have the originals. Make me an offer, trades welcome”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(05/24/2014) Mostly original.
“1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep for sale. $5000″
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4472737481.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/13/2019) Has a Bobcat hood along with a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/546103955924770/
“Small block Chevy.
GM power steer W/ tilt.
T10D-1 4 speed trans.
To much to list.
Never been in mud or rain.
Serious inquiries only.
No low ball offers.
Do not need to sell, but all reasonable offers considered.”
Not sure what the chassis is, but the body is all DJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/877854735964574/
“Rare 1943s Willy’s postal left hand steer 4×4”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
I’m not sure what value is here based on the pics. It looks like the back is sold or has been covered. I think the zebra motif is gone, too.
“$4500 OBO WILL CONSIDER A TRADE FOR A RUNNING CAR, TRUCK, etc etc. SEND ME PICS OF WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRADE I have my fathers Pride and Joy ole 1946 Jeep Willys I’m finally parting my separate ways with. It’s already been appraised for $3000 and I had a best offer of $2250 but I wanna see what all is out there for cash/trade etc etc so don’t think for one Minute I’m gonna settle for some lowballers offensive offer…!! Make me a reasonable offer (not an offensive offer) and we’re in business. I have a clear Title to it, as well”
Interesting paint scheme and roll cage design.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2635922679856281/
“1965 Willys jeep cj6 $2000 OBO Original 4 cylinder engine 3 speed transmission 4×4 .”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/15/2019) Looks nice. Has a few updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/325967934976224/
“Restored, ground up, 1947 Jeep CJ2A. Everything has been replaced or restored or repaired. Only modifications are roll bar w/shoulder belts, seats, disc brakes and a 12 volt battery system. Starter has not been upgraded. Also has a new carb and fuel regulator. I am selling for a friend. If you have questions or want to see this jeep, contact me through this posting and I can give you his number.”
TJ shared this wonderful illustration shared by the French company of Jeepstock.
Maury suggested we organize and go through the various Willys-Overland and Willys Motors logos, badges and slogans seen in brochures and ads during the years between 1941-1963. I thought that a good idea as well, so here’s what we found for the pre-Kaiser period between 1941-1953.
Before we begin, when is a slogan ‘a slogan’ and when not? It is totally arbitrary on our part, but we think we’ve covered quite a few (and welcome other suggestions). Much of Part I is a synopsis of advertising-related posts published over the last year. We hope to publish part II in the next few days.
1941-1945: (A deeper dive into the ads of this time period can be found here).
As a 1951 advertising review noted, the challenge facing Willys-Overland, once winning the jeep contract, was to convince consumers that the jeep was a Willys product (even though, as Ford argued, it was a joint project). To this end. Willys-Overland’s very first ad in December of 1941 emphasized WILLYS.
See the full ad here: http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2007/04/1941-12-13-sat-evening-post-jeep-in-civvies-650px-pg117.jpg
Willys-Overland continued this theme with their famous war-time color ads, a list of which you can view here (1942-1946). In the Hell Bent ad, the first of the war-time ads, Willys-Overland continued to emphasize WILLYS. The company also added “JEEPS” as a third category of vehicles for the first time.
From the June 27, 1942, ad in the Saturday Evening Post.
In 1943, while emphasizing WILLYS, the company introduced a new badge, “The Sun Never Sets on the Fighting Jeep”
This ad, AVENGING JEEPS BLAST JAPS FROM CHINESE VILLAGE, was published in the February 06, 1943, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 85.
The “Fighting Jeep” phrase lasted through May of 1943. Then, was left off of a few ads, before returning on July of 1943 with the replacement of Fighting with Mighty: THE SUN NEVER SETS ON THE MIGHTY JEEP.
This ad, HEROIC OFFICERS DARE DEATH FOR MEN, was published in the July 17, 1943, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 97.
Willys-Overland continued to emphasize WILLYS until February of 1944, when the company abruptly switched the emphasis to JEEPS.
Michael shared this neat post(?) card.
Thanks to a couple readers who sent me some surprise presents! Both were a big surprise and much appreciated.
This Scrambler Christmas ornament arrived in the mail on Monday, sent by Blaine . We only have two ornaments on the tree this year and this Scrambler is one of them (we are having a very low-key Christmas this year).
Chris sent me these five post cards and, amazingly, I don’t have any of them! I’ll do some better scans of them in the near future.
