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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This may be a GPW with some CJ parts.
“1947 Willys Jeep Cj2a Restored to military look. Canvas is good. 3 speed transmission 4 cyl engine 6Volt system Still needs some work on parts bilut is a very good jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Mike shared this link. It’s disassembled. The eBay ad includes a make offer option.
“It was disassembled when we got it. Was told it is complete. There are parts everywhere. Tried to picture what I knew goes with it. If there is anything else you don’t see please ask and we will look for it. 100% WWII engine. I am guessing 1943 based upon the serial number but not sure. Stand comes with it.
Willing to ship at buyers expense or can drop off within a certain distance. Please contact me about shipping.”
Might have Allstate or Free-Lock hubs. I can’t quite tell.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2038518943124189/
“Willys Jeep Parts. Tub. someone welded pilars so windshield don’t fold down. selling as parts. Good Grill, Fenders mis. parts. 350 Firm. No title unknown exact year. looks close to”
UPDATE:Price dropped to $3700.
(01/19/2019) Has some updates, including an f-head engine. Seems in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/361916437768033/
“1952 Willy’s flat fender
Original flat head 4, runs great.
Newer procomp suspension and steering components.
31″ procomp mt
Good condition, great classic or hunting rig.
Warn winch, tow bar.
Electric fuel pump.
Bikini top only
Good interior
Clean title in my name, !!READ!!:–I have missed placed the if I do not find it before it sells I will personally got to the dmv with who ever buys it.”
UPDATE: Still Available
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2159348111048182/
“Frame off restoration several years back. Engine, trans, transfer case, axles, clutch, hubs and axles, brakes, steering all rebuilt.
Has 8000lb. winch, original flathead 4 “Go Devil” engine.
Nothing but minor mods like wipers, seatbelts, rear seat. Frame and body have not been hacked. Not a museum piece but a functional daily vehicle. Everything works as it should and it drives/stops like it should.
I have a free and clear title in my name. $7500/offer”
This Essential Special Service Tools brochure by the Miller Manufacturing Company appears to have been first published in late 1945 or early 1946 (I’m assuming this based on the Willys-Cars-Trucks-J sign on the cover). It was then updated with this second edition in December of 1948.
These aren’t best scans, so I’ve had to do repairs in Photoshop. I’ve actually had this digital brochure scan for several years, but finally had a chance to assembled the scans yesterday, after Maury noted that this has the Willys sign, which would make it the latest document we’ve found with the Willys-Cars-Trucks-J sign on it. There’s a companion brochure for Trucks in the post below.
This Essential Special Service Tools for Trucks brochure by the Miller Manufacturing Company appears to have been first published in January of 1948. It was then updated with this second edition in December of 1948.
These aren’t best scans. so I’ve had to do repairs in Photoshop. I’ve actually had this digital brochure scan for several years, but finally had a chance to assembled the scans yesterday, after Maury noted that this has the Willys sign, which would make it the latest document we’ve found with the Willys-Cars-Trucks-J sign on it. There’s a companion brochure for CJ-2As in the post above.
Mark Smith from JeepTruck.com is encouraging any vintage jeepers to join in Jeep Day at “The Buck”, June 1, 2019, in Quarryville, PA. You can show off your jeep, put it through an event, or just watch!
UPDATE: **SOLD**
This sale features jeep toys and at least one pedal jeep.
“Central Minnesota’s Largest Vintage Toy and Petroliana Estate Sale
Friday, May 24th through Monday, May 27th
Open 9am-4pm Daily
Remer, MN. 56672
For all 700 photos visit our website SThomasEstateSales
(Address of this sale will be available 5/15/19 on our website SThomasEstateSales)
This sale features one of the largest personal collections of vintage toys, pedal cars and collectibles we have seen in over a decade! Over 15,000 individual items and lots and still pricing!
Items will be sold in an estate sale format; all Items have been priced. No bidding takes place. Everything must go!
Not just toys! Huge selection of gas and oil accessories, tools, household items, vehicle literature, lawn tractors, lawn and garden décor, vintage and antique items, furniture and much more!”
Nice looking 2A with a Beck or Kelly half-cab. Has a new tub.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/d/eau-claire-1948-willys-jeep/6885177156.html
“I have for sale a 1948 Willys Jeep with half cab and plow. Has a newer tub, no rust, good oil pressure, doesn’t overheat, in cab heater, M38 wheels, electronic ignition, newer style starter, seats are in great condition, windows roll up and down. It is an older restoration. It is ready to drive and enjoy. $9,000 without plow. $10,000 with 2 way plow.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
I can’t remember seeing a trailer with that type of dump slot.
“1952 M100 Jeep/Willys cargo trailer. It has a 2″ ball coupler (non-stock), it has a slide rear panel off the back end (can be redone to original or use a tailgate design), 6-round plug for a connector, needs rear taillights replaced. Other than that, its pretty much original. Good to decent bed with no rust holes, good floor, drains still work, original folding standing leg, original parking brake handle and its usable, minimal dents from 66 yrs of use and original id tags (painted over). Tires are in good to great shape, bearings/seals as well (last pull was 5hrs and had no excessive bearing heat).
Many use these for camping, expedition overlanding, complete a restoration of a Jeep, Willys military setup, etc.
KS requires no title for small trailers. I will provide a bill of sale.”
Has an F-head and some other mods.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/mount-vernon-1945-willys-gpw/6883099714.html
“45 Willy’s/Ford GPW
Daily driver ready
Have the original aluminum top
Lots of parts to go with it
8000 obo
No lowballs”
Adam is selling this combo of CJ-5s.
View all the information on LetGo
“Two CJ’s. One from the East Coast and one from the West.
Long story short… I bought the ‘67 from CA with the intent to use it for parts for the ‘68. The CA Jeep was in such great original condition I opted to restore it instead.
Both are V6 3 Speed. Both run though the green one would need some assembly to get started and significant body work to get back on the road.
Message for more pics and info.
Jeeps are being sold as a pair. “
Has five patches on the outside of the body.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/arrington-1948-willys-jeep/6872518550.html
“1948 willys Jeep. This is a great fun little Jeep it was built back when everything was built to last and when Jeeps were tough as tanks. This Jeep has spent most of its life cruising around the back roads of Nelson county and only shows 90,000 miles on the speedometer, it was modified in the mid-50s and a homemade very well-engineered hard top was added along with removable doors and heat from a mid 50s Dodge and has remained virtually the same since.
It runs and drives great and is very dependable with loads of new parts, it has new brakes, new tires, new exhaust and the carburetor was rebuilt, all of the gauges work as well as all of the lights. It shifts through the gears perfect and the four wheel drive works great too. I can’t really think of anything that it needs. This little tank has some minor rust in the rear tailgate and a few spots around the rockers but it is far from being a rust bucket it actually has a really cool look to it just like it sets the scratches, rough paint, chipped paint and small amounts of rust give it character. If you’re looking for something fun to just play around with and cruise the back roads, take up into the mountains to go camping, hunting or something fun to have around your property this would be a great Jeep.”
Here’s an odd item.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pts/d/shafer-pig-rack-for-early-willys-pickup/6867579098.html
“Pig rack for Willys pickup, been in storage for many years. Very unique item. Has sliding rear lift gate. Came off ’52 Willys that worked the stockyards down in St. Paul MN”
No pics provided.
https://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/d/wyandotte-cj2a-full-metal-top/6881744875.html
“Full Metal top with doors, came off a 1946 CJ2A, I think it is aluminum, it has a “Cyclone” emblem on the tailgate, it has driver side 6 Volt fan, and 6 Volt dome lights on both door posts. Glass has been replaced with plexiglass, metal is weather beaten but in fair condition.”
Unclear if seller will sell any parts at this point, but you never know.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/d/kansas-city-ford-gpw-willys-mb/6888087648.html
“I have an assortment of parts, engines, frames and accessories – enough to build two full wwII style jeeps. I also have a 1951 DK trailer, whole and complete, as well as a 1942 MB trailer in parts. Im looking to sell it all eventually, or one vehicle at a time. Im putting this ad out there to gauge interest. Not sure what Im asking just yet, and I can provide pictures as asked.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1400.
(04/25/2019) It’s a CJ-2A w/ a project frame/body also.
https://mankato.craigslist.org/for/d/saint-peter-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/6888670088.html
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2a
project with another tub frame axles
corner of front street and chatham st. peter
come see
title in my name with plates
have 2 tubs extra fenders grill , uncut hood many parts come see
one frame has 4.3 V6 vortech with turbo 350 Novak adapter come and see the project other jeep is complete engine is out in the back of the jeep great Willy‘s project
All new 4 inch leaf spring suspension bushings have new electrical distributor 4.3 carburetor intake
have numerous other parts to go with Selling all is complete package no parts parts value is way more than asking price bring your car trailer will help load”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/d/netawaka-1947-willies-jeep/6881927191.html
“1947 willies jeep…no motor, transmission, or title.”
It’s a project.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/chesnee-1948-willys-cj2a/6882547492.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A – It ran and drove, but I removed, cleaned and rebuilt the motor with new bearings and seals. Had been bored before, pistons and cylinders are all good, no ridge. Extra set of military tires/rims. Titled.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/d/dayton-m151a1-us-army-military-jeep/6888271144.html
“1966 M151A1 Military Jeep UNCUT Project. Rails are solid, will need rust repair in the bed and other places. Motor not stuck, have not tried to start it. Good start for a project. Or best offer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(10/25/2018) Has some floor patches and the side steps have been modified, among other changes.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/imperial-willys-jeep-1946-cj2a/6879266118.html
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep made to look like a military Jeep. Everything works as should and is a really fun Jeep to drive. It has a 1952 3B engine, runs great, no known issue. Pictures show all the positives and negatives. A lot has gone into this Jeep, but only asking $6500. Missouri title in hand. Don’t need help selling. Email me with interest, we may work out phone contact and ability to see/drive. Would consider part cash part trade..”
Has oil and radiator leaks.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/atq/d/hillman-1948-willys-jeep/6878582215.html
“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A- runs great, original motor, transmission, 12V electric alternator, small leak in radiator and oil leak.”
UPDATE: Maury pointed out that a porcelain sign of this badge sold in 2017 (see bottom).
In the April of 1946 issue of the Saturday Evening Post (same month in Colliers, too), Willys-Overland introduced a new advertising badge for the Willys engine.
As you can see in the introduction ad (A New Chapter), it was matched with the announcement of the Willys-Overland Jeep Station Wagon, though the ad hides the wagon in anticipation of its summer of 1946 launch.
The badge made a second appearance within the release-announcement of the station wagon in the August 18, 1946, issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
The next month, in September of 1946, the badge appears for a third time, again associated with the wagon.
As quickly as the badge appeared, it disappeared with the same speed. For the October 1946 ad, which included a wagon in it, the Saturday Evening Post seemingly replaced the engine badge with a smaller badge, one with a “W” over the “O”. It’s the earliest jeep ad I can find with that badge (if anyone knows of another, earlier ad, please let me know).
At some point, there was a porcelain version of the sign. One sold on eBay in 2017:
Below is an aggregation of Saturday Evening Post Ads for the period January 1946 – December 1947.
As mentioned in the post above, there was an engine badge that appeared briefly. Another curiosity is the shift in March 1947 to black and white ads for the CJ-2A. Perhaps that was done to further differentiate them from the wagon and truck ads?
