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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
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.
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 .
“I have two Jeep Willy’s that are torn apart. Comes with 2 frames
4 axels
2 flathead 4 motors
2 manual transmissions
2 PTO winches
1 complete body
2 seats
And I think 1 soft top
These are located in Ontario Oregon and will need to be picked up there. Unfortunately they are in two different locations. There is probably more than what is listed but I am not sure exactly what all is there.”
“Jeep is in need of complete restoration or use for parts. Engine turns over freely and cylinders are clean. We had plans to get running and started working on it but have no time anymore. All the parts we took off to take the engine out are in a box, we also have a snow plow that goes with it.”
How Daktari began … it was an offshoot of a 1965 movies called Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion. I believe this image is from that show.
Mike mentioned the TV series Daktari in an earlier post, indicating that he thought one of the earliest episodes used a Willys Wagon. For those that don’t know, Daktari was a show in the late 1960s lasting four seasons that was set in East Africa. Full disclosure, I have never seen the series…
Well, the internet refused to yield a photo of a wagon, but I did find some other jeeps, along with a Daktari fan site. To give you a taste of the show, here’s a video of the opening and closing credits:
My search for photos was hardly exhaustive, but I did find a few jeep pics. The most difficult part was sorting the non-Daktari photos from the actual series photos (Google was lumping Daktari and non-Daktari photos together). Perhaps readers who watched the show remember other jeeps??
The first jeep I encountered was an MB. These two photos may have been from the same photoshoot:
“It’s time for this neat old 2-wheel drive1950 willys jeep to go. It ran fine some time ago, but it has just been sitting around gathering dust for quite awhile. 2-WHEEL DRIVE. No rust. Check the pictures. Sold as-is. No title. Will furnish bill of sale. No rust. $3,900.”
I saw this odd Ramsey Winch commemorative(?) plate on eBay and thought it was the oddest looking plate. After winning it and looking at it in person, this plate is even weirder. It turns out the thing is see through. So, when looking at it on a table, it looks black with gold and white designs of jeeps and winches. But, when held up to the window (we discovered this accidentally), it is see through and the illustrations stand out in a different way as you can see.
It is light, some type of glass, and pretty much useless functionally. Given the Gladiator, I would guess this was produced in the mid 1960s.
Thanks to Roger Martin, we have some early pics from the Toledo Jeep Fest. It is happening this weekend. You can see his FC with the Ottawa Factory Mounted Backhoe on it. He had to work hard to get it ready for this weekend’s event.
We’ll start with Bob Christy’s CJ-3B, which he posted to Facebook (thanks Bob!):
“For sale is a 1950 Willys Jeepster. Professionally repainted approximately five years ago for military style theme. No body rust. Ford V6 with 4-speed manual. Runs and drives just fine, selling to free up space. Front seats were redone as well during body restoration. As seen, mostly original parts throughout.
Comes with real-size M2 Browning machine gun model for the rear gun mount. Also included is the rear seat and the frame for the convertible top. Always stored indoors.”
TJ spotted this one. It won’t start at the moment, but does include an ice cream freezer. Looks like a good price.
“I have a right side driver old mail jeep that was used as a ice cream jeep. It has clear title. Has a speaker and music . stored inside. Comes with freezer you just need ice and your in business. It won’t start. It trys.”
“Titled as a 1946 Willy’s. It sits on a cj frame, has a 1975 k20 driveline with a Ford 9″ outback. Locking front hubs. Brand new edelbrock carb, runs and rides good. 83 1/2″ wheelbase and very very light. Do have the window frame just no glass. This thing flys. New 33’s on pretty new rims. May trade for small block Chevy, built go kart, or older muscle car”
“47 Cj 2a jeep willys. Runs and drives and stops but has cracked block. Attempted to repair then bought second jeep for new block but have yet to pull and rebuild. The story is that the engine in the red jeep is rebuilt. I can not stand behind that. It runs great I was going to take the two and make one. frame is solid! Been restored from the ground up many years ago. Text 9-89/38-8/17-12
Price is for both jeeps, this is a great deal. Looking to get some of my money back. New radiator, water pump, then I found the hair line crack. Still ran and drove great. Price is firm.”
“original style flat head 4 cyl. engine and T-90 transmission, still running 6-volt generator system. Has not ran for 6-8 years. Been in the same family since new – 69 years.”
(07/26/2018) The frame’s been modified up front. That’s an unusual holder for the winch.
“Nice -running registered Willy’s from Washington state -nice patina , new tires needs some TLC about 100 hrs on rebuilt motor .Has PTO winch works great-a real untouch willys and drives and shifts sweet .if it’s posted its still available thanks”
“1950 Press Photo Troops haul floating jeep from water in training at Camp McCoy.
This is an original press photo. Troops of the pioneer and ammunition platoon of the 14th regimental combat team haul a floating jeep from the water in a demonstration of “flotation expedients” for civilian competent organizations training at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Parts of the team, a regular army unit on detached service from Camp Carson, Colorado, conduct demonstrations in all phases of infantry training for national guard, ROTC and ORC units at summer encampments. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 7-21-1950.”
“Willys jeep farm jeep monroe 3pt lift in excellent condition . No wear or cracks anywhere. Was still new never untiled 2008 comes with the rear pto box. There is only what you see in the pictures. 3 of these were purchased in the 50’s to be adapted to prototype machines that never happened.”