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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.
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 .
Project.
“Willy’s Jeep for sale. Military version. Flat fender. No rust in floor pans. Has a few dents and dings but otherwise body is pretty solid. No motor but does have original transmission. Looks bad because it has been painted a few times and it shows.”
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6355765643.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $2400.
This has a 2×4 as a front crossmember? I think we’ve seen this before; that rear seat looks familiar.
“First year of the Jeep CJ5. Runs great, recent engine, brake and exaust rebuild. Needs clutch work to get going again. The floors are rusted out but the rest of the body is good. Pretty much all original. Needs restoration or use for hunting, etc.. Original color is Diamond Blue. Clean Idaho title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
It needs work.
“1974 CJ6 – Excellent project vehicle. Original V8. $3,500”
It need some work and has an f-head.
https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-m38-jeep/6351342758.html
“I have an awesome 1952 military issued M38 Jeep. It has a ton of character and charm for any jeep lover or antique car lover. This Jeep runs too!
Details: this jeep is a mostly original M38 (Korean era) military vehicle. There are some aftermarket type of parts on it, but the majority is stock 1952. It’s a 3-speed manual with 4-wheel drive and a PTO. Also, it has the “Arctic” upgrade (the original arctic hardtop and hard doors). It has the original placards on the dash that match title too (which is pretty uncommon from my understanding). It has been updated to a 12-volt system too. I’ve got a copy of the original military issued Technical Order (manual) that goes with it.
Although this jeep runs, my original goal was to do a 75% restore, but life happens and I know longer have the time or desire to complete the job. I have removed the seats, the gas tank, the arctic top and the majority of bolts holding the front-floor pan to the frame (my plan was to only replace the front portion of the floor pan). All the bolts/etc. can go with (I kept to match sizes at a later date). Therefore, my inability to complete it can be your opportunity to see it through! This is a very unique and uncommon jeep.
Motor: the motor is believed to be a F-134 Hurricane (which replaced the “Go Devil”). Although I have confirmed some of the identifying numbers on the block, I am unable to confirm other identification numbers on the engine (due to age), but it is no doubt of the right era. I have no idea if the odometer is accurate regarding mileage.
I have clean title in hand. It was a barn find in Northern Minnesota (from what I was told) and it came from Minot AFB in North Dakota in the late 50’s or early 60’s. I was informed that I am the third titled owner subsequent to the US Military. Parts of the jeep are still the original olive green drab, but it has been repainted 3 times since (blue, then orange then back to the olive green drab).
I was asking $5,000.00 for this jeep, but will accept $4,500. I’m willing to entertain any reasonable offer, but no low balls at all. Only serious inquires please. No trades, and I do NOT need help selling this vehicle.”
I doubt there is a whole lot of value here.
“Just pulled this jeep out of the woods. Rust everywhere. Engine is there. 4cyl. I think. Not sure if it’s worth anything to anyone. Does have vin. Tag If interested send me a text. I’ll respond.”
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6358962315.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/01/2017) The jeep is stored in Wisconsin. Seller has a variety of other vehicles for sale (maybe an estate sale of some kind?).
“1947 Willys CJ2A jeep & 1944 Matching Trailer.
Recent video driving on trail and up steep incline with 3 people riding in it.
older restoration, very solid old school jeep with Matching tilt bed Trailer.
Runs and drives (have Video) and was used in parades by an old farmer out west.
4 cylinder 4 wheel drive with 2 jerry cans, brackets and tie down straps.
Jeep and Trailer have clean Illinois title in my name.
Take it out and go off roading, mudding, 4 wheel camping or car show now.
Vehicle is in storage in Wisconsin
Delivery available for additional charges.
Many other trucks and cars avaliable… I’ve added some pics.
Contact me or use the CL…”more ads by this user” link to view some of the other vehicles for sale.“
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/1947-willys-cj2a-jeep-with/6356157993.html
Needs lots of work.
“I have a williys jeep project i started rewiring and started installing all new brake hardware needs a lot to be finished but comes with new brakes for it all around has all the wheels and a spare engine for it the engine does spin and did run needs carb rebuilt”
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-jeep-project/6348062293.html
This CJ-2A has the spare tire on the side and sports a Beck “ECONO” Model F3B-100 hardtop.
The CJ-2A has the same hardtop, but for some reason it no longer has a side mount tire.
Frazier spotted a wonderful color video from 1949. Credit for the one-hour length film goes to Ray and Virginia Garner. As I watched it the first time I was struck by the quality of the cuts, the closeups and faraway shots, and the overall sense of a narrative, despite the lack of sound. A little research proved that this wasn’t Ray’s first video. He’s got a long resume that stretched back to pre-WWII. He and his wife Virginia continued filming for years, traveling around the world, and made films for NBC and ABC News.
LINK FOR VIDEO==> Check out the one hour video that starts near Moab and ends within Canyonlands National Park. The jeep section begins at the 15:30 mark and lasts the rest of the film. You’ll eventually realize that there are two green CJ-2As, though I didn’t see a scene that ever showed both together. If you know southern Utah at all you will really appreciate this gem.
Here’s the archived description:
Movie (color, no sound, 57 minutes, 33 seconds): a home movie by Ray Garner shows various scenes in the deserts of the American Southwest. Ray and Virginia Garner take a road trip in a wood-frame station wagon, camping in the desert of Utah and Arizona. Scenes include Arches National Monument, sand dunes, the La Sal Mountains from Arches, cactus and other vegetation, Monument Valley, wildlife (caterpillar, lizard, insects, scorpion, “Hassayampa legend” sign; car travel in the desert; camping; a windmill pumping water; men climb El Capitan (Agathla Peak) in northern Arizona; the couple in a motorboat on the Colorado River. jeep ride at Dugout Ranch and Canyonlands, San Juan County; petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock; dynamiting a boulder to clear a path for the Jeep; Chesler Park and the Needles area; Indian ruins (Beef Basin?); small planes land and take off at Chesler Park; installing climbing ropes on rocks in Canyonlands to access Indian ruins; Wedding Ring Arch in Salt Creek Canyon; Indian ruins and petroglyph (“All-American Man”) in Salt Creek area. Final sequence shows more natural arches.
UPDATE: Unclear if Rudy still needs parts or not.
Rudy recently purchased this National Park Service fire truck out of Fort Collins, Colorado. He wants to restore it, but needs some help locating parts and information about it. If anyone knows anything or has some parts, please contact him at rudyskfparts @ sbcglobal.net (remove spaces around the @).
“Looking for the needle in a hay stack but it’s worth a shot as not many Willys fire trucks out there. Looking for the pump, tank, hose reel and any other items that may have come off this truck over the years. Has a great history serving in the National Park Service and want to bring it back to it’s former glory but will need some help.
This was purchased in 1993 at a Government surplus auction by Mr. Bender of Fort Collins at which time it was a functioning fire truck but soon sold it to a Mr. Kleeberg who at the time owned a wrecking yard for years in Fort Collins. Not much is known after this point as Mr. Kleeberg passed away and little is known what happened to the missing parts. If anyone knows any history and /or what happened to any of the parts specific to this truck I would be interested in purchasing any parts to help restore the truck. Will gladly pay a finders fee that leads to the purchase of any parts as well.
First two pictures are of the truck needing the parts and the last four are of a similar trucks and what the parts would look like. The truck was built by Bay City Fire Trucks in Bay City Michigan.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bidding began at $10k.
“1962 Jeep FC150
Wide Track
Forward Control
134 cubic inch 4cyl
3 speed manual transmission
5.13:1 gears
99% rust free jeep from Arizona
Minor dings, no dents, new body work and paint
New black vinyl interior
New wheel cylinders, brake shoes, and drums
New OEM front bumper
Fabricated rear bumper
Original rear counter balance weight
Hand fabricated stainless steel fuel tank with electic fuel pump
New windshield and gaskets
Original side and rear glass
Fabricated front roll pan
Clipped rear fenders
New door gaskets
New exhaust from the manifold back
Original FC Badges
Hubs gone through and serviced
Factory radio delete plate and air cleaner included in the sale
15×8 Aluminum wheels
31/10.50R15 BFG All Terrains
Original glass front marker lenses. One has a crack but is in tact and hardly noticeable
Crack in the original door glass but it is in tact
Speedometer and wipers do not currently work.
Original bed and tailgate are in great condition.
No rot on the truck. Only patch is the passenger side floor.
Touch up paint included with the sale”
View all the information on eBay
Looks like a good price.
“1953 Flat Fender CJ3A, V6 3 speed, no rust, power steering and tilt steering wheel, 8,000 lb warn winch, 3 inch lift, 33×12.50×15 tires.”
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-jeep-flat-fender-cj3a/6358185679.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I thought I had listed this, but I can’t seem to find it now.
“1959 Jeep FC-150 4X4. This is the rarest year for these FC’s (Forward Control) they only made 1546 of them in 1959. Please don’t bid unless you have funds and you are ready to purchase. I have it for sale here in locally and reserve right to end auction at anytime. Fully restored every nut and bolt has been taken off. Stock body and drive train EXCEPT for the new built 225 V-6, Odd-fire Dauntless and Warn Overdrive. Runs and drives great. Everything works and installed a upgraded radiator. You can drive her anywhere also I have N.O.S. FC-170 front springs to raise the front end if you wanted to do that just haven’t installed them. I have a full walk around video you can text me for it 720-882-4215 I can also help setup shipping if needed. These are very hard to find and I know the value. I am trying to sell a few of my toys to make room for others. Thanks and please any and all questions please call me before bidding. Clean Colorado title will be included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Still has Colorado plates. I wonder if it has been registered in Ohio yet.
“1948 CJ2A Originally from Colorado Excellent Condition Rust Free Previous owner had it for 67 years New brakes and axle seals all around Normandy Blue”
Craig shared this one. Listed as a 1946, the VIN of 463 16694 appears to make it an early 1947 model. It’s got a bit of an understated rat rod look. And, the paint job gives it a Maverick feel.
“1946 Willis jeep wagon for sale $6500 OBO. One owner garage kept until June of 2017, body is very clean for a 1946, not much needs to be done to get it back on the road. The jeep comes with many spare and factory replacement parts. The jeep is in good shape for its age, this make and model is a rare find.”
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willis-jeep-wagon/6356577765.html
Has some updates.
“53 willys cj3a has a 67 Buick v6 and running gear lift 33s full cage and some extra parts $8000 or bo would trade for a nice truck”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys/6351498467.html
This has a gov plate on the dash. It’s a project.
“Started it’s life in California, was restored 15 years ago in CT and has been sitting in my garage with big intentions for too many years. I don’t know a ton about these, this was the first year the SUPER HURRICANE straight six was available. 6 volt system. It has one of the cleanest bodies I’ve seen in New England, and I can make it turn over and run by squirting gas into the carb, but it needs to be rebuilt, and possibly the old mechanical fuel pump. Needs front floor pans, interior panels and some small rust spots on the doors fixed, but its not a rust bucket like most.This is a project, but you won’t find a nicer starting point anywhere in New England, or at least I couldn’t for the past 4-5 years. Might be interested in the right trade, mostly older pickups, squarebody, maybe the right Harley, (no sportsters) VTX firearms, let’s make a deal! Low ballers, and tire kickers will be rudely responded to and ignored.”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/1954-willys-sport-wagon-4×4/6356351236.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1200. Last listed in 2015. The seller includes pics in the ad of an M-38 body on another frame. It’s not clear if that is included or just an accidental upload to the ad.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1947 willys cj2a project,
Buick v6 cylinder, (desirable upgrade). Good strong engine
Good decent original seat frames, fenders and tub,
Frame decent tranny good.”
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-cj2a/6348809466.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2990.
Marty shared this one. It not only had desert dogs, but comes with a second set of them. Might be worth buying for the dogs, then turning around and reselling it.
“Runs and drives Good with only 70,000 miles has tach, stero ,extra set of offroad Desert Dog tires 0n mag wheels has 2″lift with custom bumpers”
Craig shared this project. There could be some value here.
“1950 Willys overland Jeepster
No motor
Overdrive transmission
Honeycomb radiator
No paperwork
2-door phaeton/convertible”
https://watertown.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-vj-3/6356215323.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Jeff’s selling this parts/project wagon. Given the new tires, there’s some value here.
“Willys Wagon located in Richardson. It was originally to be used for parts, but I think it’s still salvageable and don’t have it in me to cut out the body panels. It has a Ford inline-6 with a glass barrel Holley Carb. Front clip was taken by previous owner as were some other parts including the rear hatch. Heavy body filler work in some spots, but still some good useable panels. The dash is absolutely beautiful and there are a few hard to find parts on it. New tires.”
Looks like the rims are 10×15 slots.
“Hello. I have 5 rims, and tires. Fits older ford, jeep, and dodge. 4 tires are like brand new, and all match, 1 tire doesn’t match (but same size). Sale or trade. Mud, off road, street”
https://youngstown.craigslist.org/for/d/5-aluminum-slot-wheels/6346915354.html
I’m sure someone could use these.
“1951 Willys Jeep parts – hood,front fenders,grill,and tailgate.”
https://york.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep-parts/6357359928.html
No pics provided.
“1947 Willy’s Army Jeep, excellent condition, completely rebuilt, low mileage, new top $6,500. or best offer .”
https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-army-jeep/6348631384.html
UPDATE: Claus confirmed that this same jeep was on eBay for $20k recently. If you see this posted other places on Craigslist, I’d suggest flatting it.
Craig shared this ad. The too-good-to-be-true price on this beautiful M-38 suggests it is likely a scam. The phone number for the ad is a California one, but it was listed in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, Craigslist. That doesn’t automatically mean it’s a scam (as I still have my Cali phone number), but is just another reason to be suspect.
“Also has new 12 volt batteries. Totally rebuilt engine and transmission”
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/d/willysnavy-variant/6356779791.html
I feel like I have seen these two jeeps somewhere recently ….
Thanks to Gray and Dave for sharing photos form the 2017 Mason-Dixon Willys Jeep Gathering on Sunday. The weather was perfect and both reported they had a good time.
Dave noted, “Great show on a beautiful day, though a bit warm for the end of October in these parts. I didn’t do any counting but, I’m estimating around 10-12 used parts vendors with everything imaginable related to cjs, trucks, and wagons, and around 40-50 jeep vehicles including civilian cjs, the trucks, wagons, FC, Jeepster guys and, the military vehicle group that included a military wrecker, a WWII deuce and several jeeps. All in all, this is a great show that gets better each year. Thanks to the Union Mills Homestead site for having us and to Mike for organizing it.”
Gray added, “Such a great show . Lots of parts for sale and everybody was so nice!”
Below are a mix of Dave and Gray’s photos. The first one shows this year’s award winners:
