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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: Still Available.
(06/26/2018) Has a variety of updates. Could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/302533036945509
“GREAT OFF ROAD JEEP! READY FOR ROCK CLIMBING. THE MOTOR IS A 358CI SMALL BLOCK CHEVY AND TH350 AUTO TRANS. READY FOR IT’S NEXT ADVENTURE. THE ENGINE HAS ENOUGH POWER TO TEAR A VEHICLE APART.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
(08/28/2018) This body sits on a CJ-7 chassis. The long chassis means the grill is moved forward. The fenders have been moved forward as well and, though it’s not easy to see, there must be a filler piece between the cowl and the fenders.
“for sale $12,000.00 obo this is a 51′ cj3a mounted on a 80′ cj7 chassis. 65′ 289ci v8, t-90 tranny, t-18 transfercase, warn overdrive. 12 forward gears, 4 reverse. rebuilt axels, frt is a dana 30 w/disc brakes, rear is a dana 44 offset diff w/flange axels 4:11 gears. fresh paint, bucket seats, new tiger soft top, six point frame mounted roll cage. kc lights, convex high output headlamps, new alum radiator. power steering, manual brakes. drive shaft park brake, hand control rear brake. hand throttle control. wired front/rear for receiver mount winch. 39gal fuel capacity. swingout spare tire mount. cab heater w/defrost. cj7 wiring.”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $3200.
(08/20/2018) When you need to fit the radiator, just cut the hood!
“First generation of mass produced consumer Jeeps/Willys. This is a project vehicle. It currently has a Buick v6 swap in it (super common, it’s what jeep used from the factory in the 60’s and gives a substantial power upgraded from the sluggish 60hp inline 4). I’m not sure if it runs or not, never got around to testing it. Dried coolant around one of the heads leads me to believe it will need a rebuild. Odometer reads around 50k miles, not sure when the swap was completed though. Rust is minimal considering the vehicles age. The worst in the standard spots under the driver seat and near the side rails. Body’s straight, shows no signs of ever being in an accident. Clean title in hand.”
Big Willy made a good impact at Burning Man this year. Barry shard this photo by Susan Clemens of Big Willy at Burning Man dressed in some neon.
Motor Trend published this photo, which also has other photos of mutant vehicles.
Ian published this photo on Facebook.
Someone sent this link to me, but I can’t remember who. Has anyone seen Jamie’s jeep in person? I’d be curious to see pics of those tire adapters. The link provides some details on the build.
http://blog.kaiserwillys.com/cj-3a-customer-photos/jamie-dannels?
Nice build.
View all the information on eBay
“Complete frame off restoration was done starting in 2008. New reproduction body was purchased from Willys Overland in Toledo, OH. All drive train components, springs, transmission, engine, etc were either professionally rebuilt and or replaced-all receipts come with purchase. Body and paint work were done by auto body professional in a authentic Luzon Red with harvest yellow rims and accent paint. This vehicle has been driven less than 500 miles since restoration was completed in 2009. I’m regretfully selling this jeep since I have 4 others and I need to part with some of them due family obligations and a major house renovation. It is as stock new as it was it came off the factory floor and is ready for the beach, the mountains, the ranch or the farm.”
It’s powered by an f-head. Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/221403418494763
“1953 Willy’s Jeep comes with soft top with removable doors, bikini style top, stereo, Ramsey 8,000 lb wench, tow bar, new tires, and still all Jeep with F head motor. Includes Vintage Air heater and receiver hitch rack for carrying cargo. Drive it home!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(04/04/2018) Is that the exhaust coming off the passenger’s side?
“Restored Willys Jeep for Sale
*1966 Ford Falcon V6
*Looks & Runs Great”
Looks like an inexpensive trailer solution.
https://albany.craigslist.org/tro/d/military-trailer/6690225726.html
“M416 Military Trailer for Jeep. 1967 Measurements 51″W X 74″ long X 17.5″ Deep. One side bent as shown. Tailgate was cut by last owner, No real rust just paint and go. No Reg. Price reflects condition, Worth a lot more repaired. No holds”
Has rear PTO, snow plow and Sears half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/587437048309101
“Original Motor, flat four. Plow works, lights do not. PTO at rear bumper. New battery, starts and runs. $5500 or OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Will need some work. Runs.
“For Sale: All Original 1948 CJ-2A Willy’s Jeep All stock, numbers matching, still running and driving. 3 speed transmission works great and 4×4 works fantastic. Motor burns a little oil on startup due to old rings Was used on family farm since the 1960’s, stored in barn. Needs some TLC, but everything is there. Some parts are worn due to being 70+ years old. Exterior has been wire wheeled and painted, interior has been bedlined. Needs new tires and steering pitman arm to be road safe. Would be a really cool wheeler build or a great restoration project, I just don’t have a shop to work on it in. Clean title, has WA collector plates. Will need to be trailered”
Russ is selling this project.
https://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/d/m151a1-us-army-military-jeep/6697808050.html
“1966 M151A1 Military Jeep 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, UNCUT.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/14/2018) Has some upgraded brakes.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeep/6695488152.html
“M38 motor, runs good, easy to start. 11″drums 2″shoes, new tires, top bows and doors. Rancho springs available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
(07/16/2018) Lots of updates.
DERICK TRENT BUILD; ALL CHEVY; 283 V8, TRUCK FRONT & REAR AXELS w ALL AIR LOCKERS, ALL DISC BRAKES, 4 SPEED TRANS, HI/LO TRANSFER CASE, POWER STEERING, 33″ CUSTOM RIMS & TIRES, CUSTOM SKID PLATE, SW GUAGES, AM/FM RADIO, $23K INVESTED.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $6500.
(10/07/2016) I think the top is just resting on the jeep?
“Up for grabs Is a 1949 willys 4×4 jeep. Has lots of up grades. v-6 buick motor with intake / carb and headers stock transmission with warn overdrive. power steering. new tires. new top. Has tilt wheel. Tow bar. Roll bar. 6000 LB Winch. Lift kit.With only 52000 miles showing on the OD. Runs good Has been sitting for a few years but it is in a no-op.”
This must sell by today (Friday). It has been disassembled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2329676297059583
“Titled Willys Jeep cj2a project. Jeep is taken apart but all pieces come with it. 2 windshield frames Has hood 33×12.50 thornbird tsl super swamper tires 2 4.3 1995 Chevy vortec motors (1 is good 1 is parts) 4.3 ecu T90 Willy’s truck trans with sbc adapter D18 t case A good not hacked frame (was hard to find) 2 grilles Lots of miscellaneous v6 stuff 2 td04 turbos from Subaru WRX Subaru WRX intercooler.”
Bernd’s trusty CJ-5 and trailer.
Bernd, a reader from the Vandans area of Austria, along the Swiss border, has a long history with jeeps. Thankfully, he’s taken the time to provide us some stories and photos of his family’s life with jeeps. As you’ll learn, they’ve used jeeps for hunting, farming, and other chores.
In fact, just last week, Bernd hauled some computer equipment using his jeep and trailer (the trailer has been around the family for several decades, too.) Here are a couple photos from the recent computer equipment haul:
This brief timetable shares some history of the jeeps his family acquired. Most of these came from Switzerland:
1. In the Mid-1950s an MB
2. In the Mid?-1960s M38
3. 1971? after breakdown of the M38 a CJ5 with metal top
4. 1972 new CJ5 with canvas top,
5. 1982 father got the CJ5 from the former hunting ground tenant
6. 1996 CJ5 Bernd acquired from father,
7. 2010 CJ5 Bernd did a full restoration, still in use (as is a trailer, seen above).
Around 1950 my father began the job as a game warden in the whole municipal district of Vandans. The center of his activity was our home in Vandans and a hunter’s cabin in a side valley of the Montafon, called “Relstal” (Relsvalley). There, he took care of red deer, chamois, fox, hare, marmot, black cock and snow grouse.
Over the years, jeeps and a trailer were in service for:
A 6km long gravel road led from the village (700m above sea level) to the cabin (1500m). The road continued to alpine farms (1900m) and ended as an earth road near the Swiss border (2100m).
In winter the road was blocked by masses of snow and avalanches. Father was normally the last driver to make the trip from the cabin at the start of Winter and the first driver to go back up in the Spring.
I can’t remember exactly when we purchased the MB, but I believe it was the mid-1950s. Like my father, the tennant of the reseve was an officer of the Swiss army. He explained to me how he bought a jeep. Out of a row of jeeps, he was told he could pick one for purchasing. Of course, the more senior the officer, the earlier a person got to pick from the line of jeeps.
After purchasing the jeep, my father measured the jeep, then added 3 feet or more to the jeep’s length and width and a bit to its height for a garage, so it could fit it inside comfortably. He never thought of driving another car in future.
You can see the cabin with jeep and trailer. See the Swiss registration number ZH for Zuerich on bumper. Father stands in front of the jeep, my brother next to him.
Father and his hounds.
Gayland shared Officer Ryan’s Facebook post of Jeeps in the Philadelphia police force. They were shared in the DJ – Postal Jeep Group.
Those seats look to be in good shape.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-barn-find/6690964347.html
“Survived the Complex fire.
1964 CJ-5
All original
Seats are awesome
Back seat
Original California car with
BLACK AND YELLOW PLATES.
Pit battery in with fresh gas.
FIRES RIGHT UP.
NEW BRAKES.
TOO MUCH TO LIST.
$7000 obo”
Has rear floaters and the early windshield. The column shift has been changed.
https://victoriatx.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-1946-jeep-cj2a/6696876827.html
“Hunting Jeep in running condition with lots of new parts. New tires.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3500.
Appears worth a look.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A in running condition. Not shown in photos but will include roll bar and rear seat (needs cover). New battery. Clean title with registration thru January 2019.”
Looks solid.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-cj-3a-military/6694019106.html
“Fully restored 1949 CJ-3A Jeep. Wonderful show-worthy condition!
Runs very well, engine strong. New-ihs looking components, ready to take to the shows or drive around the neighborhood for fun.
No rust on the tub whatsoever. New wheels, tires, perfect paint, lots of attention to detail. Only need is new muffler – hole developing.
This was a civilian CJ-3A lovingly restored to US Army Jeep.
Fully restored 1949 CJ-3A Jeep. Wonderful show-worthy condition!
Runs very well, engine strong. New-ihs looking components, ready to take to the shows or drive around the neighborhood for fun.
No rust on the tub whatsoever. New wheels, tires, perfect paint, lots of attention to detail. Only need is new muffler – hole developing.”
Could be a good price.
https://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/d/64-jeep-willy-cj5-with-chevy/6695605368.html
“64 Jeep Willy CJ5
Nice looking, just tuned up.
Runs excellent.”
Serial number is #33207.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/6695483305.html
“1946 Willys Jeep In good Condition, Runs Great. Tires Are In Great Condition,New Carburetor and Fuel Tank Three Years Ago. Motor Is A 4 Cylinder Flat Head Four”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Looks like some value here.
“1957 Willys
$1200.00 obo
truck is complete
Platinum Tow and Transport Inc
31166 Via Colinas
Westlake Village, CA 91361”
