UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(12/01/2020) A rare Desert Dogs sighting. They look pretty worn.
“1952 Jeep Willy. Engine running fine. Body needs to be restored. Only serious buyers. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(12/01/2020) A rare Desert Dogs sighting. They look pretty worn.
“1952 Jeep Willy. Engine running fine. Body needs to be restored. Only serious buyers. ”
A few days ago while looking at Facebook in the Massachusetts area, this model jeep caught my eye. It was just different enough to cause me to look closer at it and, at 21″ long, I could tell it was an unusually large model. Even better, it was a very reasonable price. I contacted the seller, but, unfortunately, she was unwilling to ship it (I shed lots of tears!!). Since Ted Jordan lives in the area, I contacted him, but unsurprisingly, he had already had his eye on it. His daughter finally picked it up the other day and, thanks to Ted, we have some great detail pics of it.
According to Ted, “After closer inspection this thing is a beast weighing in at 18lbs and 21″ long and 9 1/2″ tall. Its super cool and I would have to say home made by somebody. Just doesn’t look like something you’d find at a store, very well built but also a little crude in some ways. The guy is also pretty neat; he’s molded to sit in an upright position and, although Im not sure if he was made at the time of the Jeep, he seems to fit with the size and overall look of the piece. Jeep seems to be a mix of wood and metal fenders, windshield frame, underside, and most of the small parts as well being metal.
I’ve taken the some of the pics with a few more common Jeeps (Tonka,Marx,and the small JH Millstein Glass candy container Jeep) to show the crazy size comparison. I’d love it if you could post some pics of this Jeep and see if any of the other guys have any info on this thing or anyone has ever seen one like it.”
This photo and caption appeared in the October 1953 issue of Popular Science (page 124). There are several interesting things in this photo. First, this jeep is setup with right-hand-drive; second, the body has been cut similar to the way some of the DJ-3As would be trimmed on the sides; third, this vehicle is only two-wheel-drive. This is the earliest photo that I know showing an experimental mail jeep that, arguably, led to the DJ-3A Dispatcher/Delivery/Convertible production models. The picture, without the caption, can also be found on the CJ-3B page about mail jeeps.
This was mailed to the Anderson Willys Company in Portland, Oregon, at some point. This is one of the 1955 mailing pieces as part of the Kaiser Willys advertising push. It was one of several targets mailers produced for dealers.
Service Station (Mr. Service) 1955 mailer:
This 600lb jeep-like vehicle was built by O.L. Munding of Glendale, California. It was included in the October 1953 issue of Popular Science (page 124). On the same page, the magazine also featured a rat rod vehicle built by Munding that was powered by two air-rolled Ranger engines, war surplus items originally used to start big bomber engines.
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $20,000.
Looks in good shape.
“Complete rebuild body and engine
1266 miles on rebuilt motor
Excellent condition”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $45,000.
This is a Brazilian FJ with a Florida title that’s in Texas.
“I’m selling my very rare !! 1990 Toyota fj45 land cruiser pickup truck extended cab only 2 countries sold this model type of Toyota Japón 🇯🇵 and Brasil 🇧🇷 standar 5 speed Mercedes benz diesel Engine Super cold a/c power steering wheel , new tires , no issues , I have Florida title all in order”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“Willys Jeep. I don’t have the time or money to fix it up like I want. It runs and it drives just needs a face lift.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Has a variety of updates.
“289 conversion 2 led light bars sitting on 33s upgraded gauges, the bed has been hippo lined clean title in hand”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
It’s a project with a later model engine.
“I have cj2. started restore then got busy. duke motor disassembled, crank machined, transmission removed, dana 18 disassembled, then sat out in rain”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Doesn’t run, but does have a title.
“Appraised for 3k as is. Jeep is a restoration project. Odometer missing mileage unknown. No key but do have the original blue title. Body looks to only have surface rust. Engine will spin over by hand. Not selling parts and not selling at any whole sell price. I am not a whole seller.”
Maybe someone can put this to good use.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/four-lakes-willys-m38-arctic-top/7049174102.html
“Aluminum arctic top for Willys M38 flat fender Jeeps. Good shape. All windows are there but cracked. Have a set of metal doors but I believe they’re for a CJ5.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Looks ready to haul stuff.
“Bantam willys Jeep trailer great condition $1200.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Looks solid, but could use some interior cleanup.
“1965 Kaiser Jeep Van (FJ-6) with a V8 in good running condition with air-ride.
Outside Dimensions:
7 ft 6” Height
73” Wide
11 ft 4” Long
Inside Dimensions:
64.5” Height
57.5” Width
53.5” Length
It’s almost a square box
$12,000 or make reasonable offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Winch along makes this one worth it.
“1952 Cj3a, Non running small block Ford, power steering, Dualmatic hubs, Belleview winch, No Transmission or Transfercase.”
This Kaiser Jeep of Canada-sponsored magazine featured the Jeepster Commando, complete with a College Bowl winner of a Custom adorned Jeepster Commando. The issue also highlights the Repair Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, which dismantled jeeps quickly across Canada (200 appearances from Victoria BC to St. Johns). (Great find off of eBay!)
Good jeep-train photo.
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“as shown … … approx 7 x 9 .. … vintage original authentic press photo ( most are Army radiotelephoto from Acme Newspictures ) … date listed is transmission date … most of these are not perfect ..some are a little blurry… some are sharp.. they may have bends and minor damage from poor storage .. please use the pictures to see the actual condition ”
This auction just expired yesterday ($24 starting bid). This is one case where the box may be better than the toy itself. I can’t imagine there are many of these boxes left.
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“DATES TO THE LATE 1940s or early 1950’s.
BEAUTIFUL RARE LITTLE 4″ TOY PLASTIC JEEP ,MOLDED IN CAMO COLORED SWIRL PLASTIC AND IN THE SUPER RARE ORIGINAL BOX WHICH SHOWS SOME WEAR AND A BIT WARPED BUT DISPLAYS WELL WITH THE TOY AND IS A VERY HARD BOX TO FIND!”
UPDATE: Chris noted that this photo is back on ebay. Cool sign!
Fisher Motors out of Brattleboro, Vermont, has an interesting sign that highlighted Willys Jeep, Sales-Service, and Cars & Trucks.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Matt’s selling this Monroe lift. Interested parties can contact him 860 304 3639 (call or text).
“I have a Monroe lift set up I would like to sell. Included is the lift assembly which is in very nice shape with no broken tabs, leveling arm, drop links, lower links, and one chain assembly. Everything in the picture is included and nothing else. Shipping is available through Fastenal. I am asking $1,750 obo. Located in Westbrook, Connecticut.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5300.
Runs and drives.
“1953 Willy’s CJ3B Jeep I have owned this almost a year. The previous owner completely rebuilt the original 4 cylinder engine. It has 685 miles on it since rebuilt engine. He also put a new lift, suspension, bearings, wheels,tires,etc. on this Jeep. Since I have had it I had it raptor lined black on the inside and red on the outside. I also had the roll bar installed, custom front bumper made with the light bar, a small winch installed, new front seats, and a custom third backseat installed. The body is in good as shape S you can expect for a 53 but with the liner on it should last forever now. It slipped out of 2nd gear as most so without a new kit installed.. however I have the new $300 kit just haven’t installed it yet. Runs and drives great. The only reason I’m parting with it is because I just purchased two CJ’s. No trades and clear Missouri title in hand.”