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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 .
This one was on Craigslist.
“Guessing 1940’s or 50’s jeep
Has Chevrolet motor in it
Manual transmission
Been sitting for many yrs idle
No title”
https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/vintage-jeep/6297883524.html
Craig shared this one. Not clear how much value is here.
“I have a Willys truck cab rough shape and chassis very good shape, front axle gone through rear is the rare timken clamshell. Also have the trans and transfer case.”
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-pickup/6312441009.html
UPDATE: Joe-in-Mesa stopped by to see this one and picked up a card with contact info (shown below).
(11/26/2015) “Jeep 1944 willy made by ford
one of a kind
car is in very good shape, engine rebuild.
world war 2
red color
runs great lift it few inches
manual original gear shifting
buick skylart engine v6
new tires
great car
new gas pump, tune up done 2month ago.
new gas filter.
runs great
will trade for convertible.”
Hugo, our eWillys correspondent from Uruguay, filed this report. He spotted this strange jeep, possibly a CJ-3A, with an unusual hardtop. He would have taken more pics, but its proximity behind the US embassy made snapping photos a little uncomfortable. So, he was in and out quickly!
I shared the photos with Fernando Vidal. He wrote back, “Actually, you can see ANY of weird adapting on vehicles in Uruguay… Uruguayans are customization specialists! Everyday on the roads and streets of Montevideo we use to spot many strange things on wheels of every kind. Uruguay never produced cars or trucks, which have always been imported as an expensive commodity, and its replacement parts were usually hard to find. The long term result is that they were used to the maximum (it’s common to find vehicles from the 40`s and 50`s being used as daily drivers). Creativity led to some horrendous (sometimes really funny) “frankensteins”, of vehicles from different decades stitched together on the most bizarre ways… “
Not sure about the price, but an interesting item. I thought there was also a listing for this that included the box, but now I can’t find it.
“Ultra rare assembled vintage MAK-A-CAR aluminum Jeep model kit in great condition for its age. Info is scarce on these, but found a site which indicated these kits were produced in the 40s. The first image below is of the box, found on google images. NOTE: The Jeep in this listing does not include the box.”
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The caption of this one is interesting. It reads “Two kinds of jeeps”, a reminder that both planes and jeeps were called jeeps. Of course, the command car was called a jeep by some in the Army, further complicating the history of the name.
“News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Press Photo Size: 6.75×8.67 inches (paper size) with some minor variation”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
This could be a nice rig for the price.
“This is a great running 1946 Jeep Willys. Body is in great shape with very minimal rustish spots. Comes with the soft top in the pictures. Converted to 12v, new starter, new break master cylinder and I am currently changing out the fuel tank to finish with the must does to sell it at this price. Please keep in mind that this is a 46 so it is going to take some tinkering with from time to time. Looking for someone that is wanting a fun collectors item. This is something that I do not have to get rid of so i need to get pretty close to this price.”
Hmmm. Have we seen this one before?
“Runs ans drives. New brake lines.”
https://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-4×4/6306948066.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $21,950.
“This is a jeep survivor vehicle. All parts except for the gas tank are original. It has been titled under the same name since it was bought new in 1951. This is not a restoration. This is an original vehicle that has been maintained in working condition throughout its life. It is in excellent mechanical condition and includes such details as an original inverter for AC power. The vehicle was bought off the production line in Toledo Ohio. It’s been it’s early life in an apple orchard. It has never been driven on the road. It is more than just a Jeep it is a piece of Jeep history.”
Looks nice.
“Runs and drives. All original. Call or text with questions.”
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/pts/d/1951-jeep-willys/6310081656.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Has M-151 rims in the back. This might track funny with those in the back and the others in the front.
“4 Cylinder “go devil” engine with 1,200 miles on rebuild engine. Best top (Tiger Top) excellent condition, no rips or tears, glass (plastic) excellent condition no cracks or rips. Extra rims for 16 inch tires, non directional military, or 16 in civilian tires. Lot of extra parts manifolds, carburetor, distributor, etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Seems in good shape.
“3 speed 4wd with lots of torque! A real head turner!
NO TRADES WHATSOEVER
New tires
4wd works – low and high
F-Head Hurricane 4cyl
T90 3spd
Dana 18 transfer case
Tim Ken rear axle
Dana front axle
New clutch in parts box + records of $2500 in recent work. Solid body but not the best paint job. Covered putting/rust under rear window. If you can drive a tractor, you can drive this!”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $3500.
Could be worth a look.
“We have a 1966 Jeep Willy very good condition. New Tires, Seats, brakes and a bikini top.Runs Great. Great weather for driving around in it. My Husband says sell $3,500 firm”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5200.
Craig shared the one. Seems to be all there, but it does have some rust spots.
“1963 Jeep willys wagon 100% original, original factory paint, 93 k original mile, transmission, transfer case and drive train all original, clear title, engine runs great, sheet metal and floors in great condition,a couple of rust spots on quarters and on tail gate.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/09/2017) This one has an unusual angular storage bin along the driver’s side.
“1959 Jeep F C 170 solid frame and mostly complete running gear motor may be stuck.Cab has solid floor and not much rust in cab corners. Has some rust over windshield but much better than most . Front area has some body damage and parts missing. Would make good parts for someone with rusty Jeep.”
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Bill shared this project. It looks like a cross between the Bonanza III and the standard cab. The Bonanza III had windows where the those horizontal indentations were located.
“I have a 1967 Jeep metal top metal doors body good shape been sitting on a ranch for a long time sold on a bill of sale”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6273560897.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3200.
It’s listed as a 1953.
“Willys jeep 4 Cy 3 speed army jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.
Craigs spotted this one.
“Clean Title”
Not sure how much value is here.
“I have a old willys jeep for parts frame has small crack in it other then that it’s good shape axles motor and trans is locked up need rebuilt body is no good at all 300 cash”
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/d/1954-willys-jeep-parts/6311642639.html
Maybe someone can use these? There are more pics.
“All these parts were in one group in a barn, several items marked Willys mb from the 1940’s and I believe they all are.
Look at the pictures, write for measurements or identification marks and more pictures.
There are 4 hoods and 2 gas tanks in addition to all the front and rear axle parts
All are to go in one lot,, I will not seperate,
Everything was in a dry pole barn and reasonably clean.
I seem to collect stuff so will consider trades, old military is my main interest
Write then I can call,, hard to receive calls here, this is on and mail is open all the time so i reply fast.”
https://swmi.craigslist.org/for/d/willys-mb-parts/6314860963.html
No pics provided.
“Lower drive train replaced
Running condition will need new fiber glass body but could be road ready with light tlc”
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-jeep-willys/6310887899.html
UPDATE: A search revealed a second ad, this time in the December 1968 issue of Desert Magazine (pg 34). That same issue also included ad for VW fenders by the same company (pg 42).
This fiberglass hardtop for CJ-5s was advertised in the November 1968 issue of Four Wheeler. I’ve never run crossed one.
1968 Desert Magazine Ad of the VW fenders:
A reader who shall remain anonymous shared the story of how pictures of his jeep mysteriously appeared on Craigslist without his knowledge. It turned out someone had taken the pics off a different craigslist ad and was using them to trick buyers into sending the thief money for a vehicle he didn’t own.
Our faithful reader only discovered the issue thanks to eWillys. He was quite surprised to see an ad for his vehicle! So, he contacted the police, which led to the takedown of twenty people working together to “fake sell” vehicles across the US. He’ll be testifying in court later this year.
Here are a couple links discussing Craigslist scams:
So be careful out there!
Kaiser Willys is having a Fall photo contest with prizes up to $1,000. Send a photo of your jeep to them and maybe you’ll land on the front cover the their 2018 catalog!
Enter here: http://blog.kaiserwillys.com/willys-fall-photo-contest
