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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: **SOLD** Was FREE.
Someone needs to snag this one.
“Free Jeep soft top, not sure what it fits, but I know it doesn’t fit a flat fender Jeep. I got this when I bought my Jeep, the box says 42 MB/GPW but I don’t believe it’s for that either or it would have fit my CJ2A. The doors are flat so I suspect its for some variant of the CJ5. Come and get it. I’m moving and it goes in the trash in a couple of weeks.”
The CIO News out of Cumberland, MD, published a story on March 15, 1943, about the US Army and Navy honoring the workers of Willys Overland.
This photo from eBay Germany shows a couple MP MBs/GPWs with some nice tops sitting outside the Berlin Reichstag.
View all the information on eBay
“Arthur Grimm
Original Foto um 1956 zu einem mir unbekannten Film
Berliner Reichstag
Fotograf: Arthur Grimm
Shot: um 1956 – Abzug: um 1956
Silbergelatine auf Baryt-Papier
Blattmaß: 23,8 cm x 17,2 cm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
Looks like a good price. It has some early Cutlas PowerLock hubs.
“Runs great. 4cyl manual 4 wheel drive.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $13,950.
(11/05/2018) This could use some more comprehensive photos. Looks like a nice rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1054039701444154
“Beautiful 1946 Cj2A Restoration Modern Buick V-6 Hurst 4 -speed Headers Dual Exhaust Custom everything frame off restoration 33 inch tires and wheels fun little around town Jeep or shows!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It’s supposed to run and drive. “Last of Willys MA Jeep”??
“The 1972 Jeep wagoneer is the last year that willys MA Jeep. This vehicle has a V8 motor, power steering, new radiator, new brakes , new tires, new muffler, new shocks, leaf Springs have been re-arched, and the rear window rolls down by a crank. She is rough to look at, but is fun in the mud!!!’
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(01/16/2019) Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2264630303814931
“1946 willys cj2a, runs, registered, street legal. Message for more information.”
This flattie includes a swing out billboard sign for advertising.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2354075781482545
“Jeep willys classic 1947 Original engine is super good. It has been very careful. For Sale with the screen included. The Jeep is ready to work on advertising events.”
TJ spotted this great looking Commando. Seller notes it needs some TLC, so I imagine it needs some power train work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286563665380554/?ref=messenger_share
“Must sell thanks to federal furlough! Classic with all the options. Needs TLC by Jeepster collector”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
The entire body has body liner on it.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2a Jeep. The entire exterior has been rhino lined so it will last forever. The underside has been painted with a truck bed liner for protection as well. New larger gas tank has been added as well as plastics race seats. Runs and drives, but as with most cars this old, could use some maintenance. This Jeep was my granddads and I have loved making it mine, but it’s time to move to a new project. This Jeep is sold as is and buyers will be required to sign a bill of sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6300.
The rear bed has been shortened. There is a title “situation”. Still, it looks like an interesting project.
“1983 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler project. Great overall condition. Factory hardtop, bulkhead and doors are in excellent condition, too. With little work this would make a killer rig.
Tub and rear frame have been professionally Bobbed (shortened) which leaves the factory wheelbase intact, but reduces the rear overhang and improves departure angle dramatically…ideal for rock crawling. Looks awesome!
Poison Spider rock crawler armor all around – rear corners, rockers with rock sliders, and front fenders. Body is in excellent shape. Paint could use some attention.
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/15/2019) It’s listed as a ’48, but the grille is a ’45-early ’47.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/176109353279232
“Super super clean inside and out”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/24/2019) The steps have some mods. The brake and clutch have unusual metal pieces welded onto them.
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/pagosa-springs-47-jeep-cj-2/6801666066.html
“I have a 1947 Jeep CJ 2 A for sale. It runs great, does not burn oil, new paint job, new instruments, extra transmission, wench, tow bar and is in very good condition for its age. I am moving out of state and cannot take it with me.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/15/2019) Will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982594685265060
“I have a ’48 Jeep with 6′ Jacob’s blade….and for the last 20-years it’s been used to plow a small mountain driveway. I bought it last year thinking I would be able to use it on my mountain drive. However we ended up paving the road and it’s no longer needed. (In all honesty, it’s been just sitting since I brought it home). In that time the brakes have lost pedal, and I know the clutch needs adjusting. But it does run great has a 12v system, electric fuel pump and tire chains. It’s really pretty cool, and I hate to sell it, but….. Currently it’s at a friends house in Lakewood, so please call me to set up a time to see (buy?) it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/08/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/pleasant-hope-1943-willys-mb/6807006121.html
“1943 willys mb. engine thru machine shop , not together. Head has hairline crack between # 2&3.
Project I just dont have time for. good title. call text or email with questions.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/14/2018) Runs and drives.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-1948-willys-cj2a-jeep/6795462316.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep, original 4 cylinder engine (“Go-Devil” L134), original transmission (T-90), 6 volt system, runs and drives, has good set of mud tires on it, title was lost years ago, will provide bill of sale.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(01/08/2019) I bet that front bumper is heavy!
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/pearland-1946-willys-jeep/6788501792.html
“46′ Willy’s Jeep
Brakes don’t work, will run if you bring a rebuilt carb and a battery, don’t have time to mess with it due to too many projects and not enough time, 1st come 1st serve”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/20/2018) Seller will consider offers.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1844261312326824
“I got 3 of these things one is a 170 the other is a 150 and the 3rd is just a cab I have titles to the two sitting on frames the 150 without tires on it has rebuilt motor and new tranny with T case never been started the 170 has a flat 6 in the bed but I’m sure it’s dead. Shoot me an offer that’s fair”
Derek Redmond shared some more jeep-train and tour jeep photos he’s uncovered on various sites. Cool stuff!
UPDATE: Terry points out that Ford used the marketing term “Sports Utility” in 1966 ads. Previous to that, in 1947, Crosely marketed a “Sports Utility” vehicle.
Crosely (see bottom of the ad):
This 1966 ad for the Ford Bronco has text near the bottom that reads, “Try the Wagon, Roadster, or Sports Utility at your Ford dealer now”. The Sports Utility model is the one with the half cab:
Here’s a 1966 Ford Commercial that identifies each of the models:
Original Post Jan 31, 2019: Dan ‘Scramboleer’ spotted this Motor Trend March 2019letter-to-the-editor about the origin of the term ‘Sports Utility Vehicle’. Essentially, Jeep’s marketing department was attempting to cease the use of the term jeep-like (and similar jargon) to describe offload vehicles. The concern was that it was diluting the value of the Jeep Trademark. So, they came up with the term Sports Utility Vehicle idea. The Journalists took it from there, shortening it to SUV.
At $190 Euros, this isn’t cheap, but it’s a cool toy jeep!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
Steve spotted this rare item. I can’t tell if it was made specifically for the Willys truck or if it is an adaptation. The Lift-O-Matic was the lift gate that Willys-Motors endorsed.
“VINTAGE LIFTGATE OFF OF A 1958 WILLYS TRUCK”
Maury spotted this CJ-5 that’s only reach $6000 with 2 days to go. It looks nice.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-jeep-cj5/
“This 1971 Jeep CJ5 was sold new at Complete Motors in Fort Collins, Colorado, and later moved to Kansas and Texas before being acquired by the selling dealer six years ago. The truck was reportedly refinished in red in 2003 and is powered by a 225ci V6 mated to a 3-speed manual transmission. Modifications include a suspension lift over aftermarket wheels with 33″ tires as well as aftermarket lighting and a Warn Belleview winch. This CJ is offered with a soft top and doors, records since new, and a clean Texas title.”
This has updates. The PTO lever is in an unusual spot. It seems to have a replacement body as well.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/benton-modified-jeep/6804731660.html
“Modified Jeep for sale
Believe it to be a 49-53 CJ3a
Believe it to have a Chevy 350 in it with upgraded rear end
4 speed
PTO winch
Solid Jeep and fun to drive around
I did not do any of the work
The hard work is done in this one.
Finish it out or drive as is.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/22/2015) Has lots of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/343475753079660
“This is a 1953 Willys CJ3a. It has been a project of mine almost 10 year but it is time to sell. This vehicle is far from stock I have a throttle body injected 4.3 liter V6 installed with a rebuilt 4 speed SM 465 truck transmission attached to the dana 18 transfer case. The transfer case has been updated with the hardened intermediate shaft and modern conical beings. The brakes and clutch have been updated with Wilwood master cylinders and slave cylinder. New clutch as well. The front axle is a dana 44 with disk brakes, chromoly axle shafts and an ox locker. The rear axle is a dana 44 from a newer model CJ I installed to handle the larger 35 inch tires I’m running. There has been a power steering conversation completed, and a triangulated 4 link with fox racing shocks in the rear and both drivelines are custom for the application. The top, tub, and seats are all new along with a new fuel tank and steering column. There are a few things that need to be finished on it but I used it as my daily driver for several months and can be driven home. I have far more than my asking price put in this vehicle, but I am not sure how to place a value on it. 7000 is where I will start the negotiation on it, but reasonable offers will be considered.”
