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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.
(10/22/2023) It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1395131048096582/
“Selling $3500. Obo. Wellington, CO. Runs and drives. No title. E-brake works. Clutch works. Shifts fine. I bought a lot of parts to fix it up. But only got one side of the shocks and brake cylinders. Cleaned the gas tank and it’s solid but needs more.”
Not sure how much value is here, but this has been chopped like a “Tender”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/312587041492604/
“RAT ROD or YARD ART, WAS A WAGON, NOW SHORTENED** HAS FRT FENDERS, HOOD & GRILLE****BE DIFFERENT. DONT COPY CAT*** SHEET METAL ONLY, NO TITLE *** BILL OF SALE”
This Issue has another foldout, awkward center-page full of congrats this time dedicated to dealers who enjoyed a Nassau vacation. There is also a page celebrating the 51 jeeps used in the 1961 Presidential Inauguration parade. Another page is dedicated to Surreys. Finally, on the last page you’ll find a warning about a scam involving $90 Army jeeps!
This wide shot shows page 2 (from above) plus pages 3-5 (Nassau dealer holiday):
The Surreys appear on page 6:
The $90 jeep scam pulls on page 8:
UPDATE :This was published October 03, 2013:
This photo is neat, but I wish the paper had been a little thicker so the words didn’t show through.
Here’s an interesting item: 9 pages of letterhead from Willy’s Minneapolis Zone, priced at $9.93.
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“1958 Willys Jeep 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles Letterhead from Willys Minneapolis Zone – Nine (9) Sheets one price. Measures 8.5″ x 11.0″, showing some yellowing and shelf wear.”
Nice photo from a San Juan Scenic Jeep tour. Too bad the first photo isn’t a slightly wider photo.
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Apparently, the arboretum had at least two different colors of jeep trains. Here’s a slide then of an orange one. It is currently priced at $12.99.
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(Originally posted May 2015) This was sold on eBay.
This postcard depicts how tram visitors used to tour the former Santa Anita ranch of “Lucky Baldwin”, who made millions in silver. According to the website, “Occupying the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita, The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and located in the city of Arcadia.”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/681820117147732
“Professionally restored by army jeep specialist T90 transmission, 3 speed manual Transfer case is an 18 L head engine, otherwise known as a flathead, has been professionally reworked at an engine shop and has less than 100 miles on it- original mileage is 13k Dana 25 front axle Real axle Dana 44 PTO Carter w/o carburetor Choke and floor mounted foot starter Runs great, ready to drive home or out for a ride in the desert! (But can be delivered) The top shredded while bringing it up north, price reflects the need to buy a new one, still have all the hardware if your a do-it-yourselfer.”
Looks good, but the bench seat seems an odd choice given the restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/139100169294968
“Frame of restoration 6 years ago. Keep has been completely restored and only has 266 miles. New engine, brakes, all new electrical, radiator. ALL other components have been replaced or restored. Original California Jeep! Modified to have 2 gas tanks (original under drivers seat and 2nd under passenger seat). Absolutely immaculate Jeep Asking $15,000 OBO”
This looks like it has gone through a full rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3675520609385004
“1953 Willy CJ3A Newly frame up Restoration 95% Accurate. Has been converted to 12v converting original parts to 12v. It has to be seen and driven to truly know how a brand new Willys was to drive in 1953. Every nut and bolt are new. Come see it”
With 5 days to go the top bid price is $700.
https://hibid.com/lot/175857480/1942-jeep-willy–stored-in-barn?ref=lot-list
“LAST REGISTERED IN 1999, 11725 MILES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, INCLUDES 3 JERRY CANS, HAS WINCH ON FRONT BUMPER, GOOD TIRES, CANVAS TOP, FRAME IS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR AGE, SOME PAINT CHIPPING, NO DOORS, MOUSE REMNANTS IN ENGINE BAY NOT RUNNING LAST REGISTRATION AND BILL OF SALE ARE PRESENT; NO TITLE REQUIRED DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE.”
Apparently, this is a barn find that is now for sale. It runs. I don’t know much more about it. Contact the seller at 307 203 7135 with any questions.
“1951 cj all original clear title runs”
Lots of information provided about this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360913916397419
“WWII 1943 Willys Jeep, MB engine with Serial Number MB-250260 which matches the military depot data plate on the frame. It was rebuilt by the military on 10/14/1952 at Esslingen Ordinance Depot. The engine does turn over and is fairly original under the hood. The only thing not original for the era, is the voltage regulator for the generator. It has original gauges, but someone broke out the glass. Engine is mated to T84 transmission. It includes all seat frames front and rear, original fuel tank, 4 combat rims with used NDT and new tubes mounted. Also included is a set of top bows however they are for a M-38 and not an MB. They could be converted by welding. Original windshield frame is pretty rough but this jeep comes with another external windshield frame that could be used.
Bill shared this auction for a Jeepster chassis and body with no bids, but there are additional jeeps in the auction:
1. https://hibid.com/lot/175243573/1950-willys-jeepster?ref=lot-list
2. https://hibid.com/lot/175243572/jeep-willys-forward-control?ref=catalog
3. https://hibid.com/lot/175243571/jeep-willys-forward-control?ref=catalog
4. https://hibid.com/lot/175243570/1947-jeep-overland?ref=catalog
Given the extra body, this may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298335703068602
“1949 Jeep with spare parts Does not run, no engine, has spare tub, fenders hood, springs, drive shafts, body rough on extra tub and rolling jeep. Can be used as parts or to put back together, have Transmission and transfer case that can be rebuilt with newer synchros and small bearing kits included, not all new bearings are there. This Jeep is not put together. Pictures show it will roll, but tub will have to be loaded separately. I have a Nevada Title that goes with it, but not in my name, it was signed by the previous owner. I will not answer to is it still available, once it is sold, it will be marked as sold and removed”
Still 9 days left in the auction. Current high bid is $540.
https://hibid.com/lot/175533906/1948-jeep-willys?ref=lot-list
“1948 Jeep Willys *sells w/ transferable registration* **ran 3 years ago*”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/553495556879040/
“A 51 and 52 have 95 percent of parts for both asking 5,000 obo and would include a complete 2001 Wrangler jeep 4 cylinder for $5500 bill of sale on one of Willy’s and have paperwork to other Willy’s, 2001 bill of sale”
John shared this one. Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/878591580609952
“Anyone need anything off this basket case or interested in the entire Jeep? has no drivetrain and is rusty but frame and axles are in good shape”
Engine is supposed to run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6712968548794237
“Jeep Only. Titled cj2a with a Willy’s MB body. 11 inch brakes. 5 matching 15 inch rims. I have video of the jeep running and driving before the body swap. Would not take much to get running again. I do have the windshield that will come with the vehicle. I have additional parts for sale not included with the jeep. Let me know if you have any questions”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2305.
Looks like someone did a spring-over on this one, but decided to keep the drivetrain dropped.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1317085882519546
“1954 Willys Flat Fender With everything except the engine . Bought for a project just don’t have the time .”
I am heading to SLC for a few days starting Thursday to visit with my kids. So, there may be limited updates for a few days.
This Hong Kong Extra Edition didn’t include a date, but the Volume and No suggests this is the September 1960 issue. Much of this issue covers the Hong Kong TV show, but there is some Surrey info on page six and seven. Also, the way the paper unfolds is kind of awkward, so I’ve added a few extra scans below.
Page two through page five are all connected physically. Here’s what it looks like when fully open:
Here are the pages in an easier to read format:
Tom shared this solid looking Mule.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1391467201406216
“Runs good, drives good, will take you anywhere. It’s a 1958 M274A4 mule with the magnesium frame, and a 2 cylinder Morse Fairbanks engine produced by Brunswick with only 189 hours, 3 speed manual with high and low. Also equipped with 4 wheel steer, and full time 4X4 and everything works. Comes with a winch, trailer hitch, has tons of lights. Everything on it works as it should, may need a new battery.”
Tom spotted this auction happening Nov 20th. The jeep is item #12 under the Catalog tab: https://onlinebidding.worleyauctioneers.com/Public/Auction/AuctionDetails?AuctionId=zykEIA08G8SGYWxTLaKi6w%3D%3D&pageNumber=pf6Q%2BhJtdeleDd9FfYpy9w%3D%3D&pagesize=O5OaPaZE1XrTjGtTQItkaw%3D%3D&filter=ITUHdU2DoqWvw89vAOs0Dw%3D%3D
More pics here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/712791180369011/
“ID# 45202
Engine: 134cid L-head
Transmission: T-84 3-speed – Transfer Case: Spicer/Dana 18
Front Axle: Spicer 25 – Rear Axle: Spicer 23-2
Fitted with Denman 6.00-16LT military tires w/ side-mounted spare
Features: Jeep logo seat covers, Mile Marker front winch system, side-mounted spare gas tank. 4XRac Hi-lift Jack bumper mounted, Rear trailer ball hitch & PTO drive
Condition Notes: Stored in climate controlled environment. This vehicle Starts, Runs, & Drives. Sold AS-IS, with no warranties of any kind. Preview is recommended for more thorough inspection.
Title Notes: Ohio Title – Mileage Brand – “NON-ACTUAL: WARNING Odometer Discrepancy”
This seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1081326453050328
“1959 WILLYS CJ3 JEEP ( NO TRADES ) RESTORE PROJECT (NOT RUNNING ) · KOEING EXTENSION AND DUMPING BED · Other_body_style · Driven 150,000 miles OVER HEAD VALVE 4 CYLINDER ORIGINAL ENGINE WITH A REBUILT HEAD. THE BOTTOM END WILL NEED REBUILT . A lot of new parts … new seats , some wiring , fuel pump , hoses , spark plugs . CLEAR COLORADO TITLE . FOUR WHEEL DRIVE , ALL ORIGINAL DRIVE LINE. No rust though body . This is a unrestored original little jeep that has not been on the road for decades . I have not tried to start or run the engine , it may start and run but would probably have low compression . The brakes will need gone though . At least adding brake fluid and bled . Not interested in trades .”
