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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.
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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 .
A random Google search produced an image of this flattie, probably a CJ-2A, with some unusual modifications photographed by Laura and Pete (two people I don’t know) during their trip to Iceland. Check out the jeep picture at their Iceland page and you’ll find yourself scrolling through all their beautiful pictures. It looks like Laura and Pete travel quite a bit, so hopefully they’ll spot another odd jeep soon.
http://onelucydrive.blogspot.com/2012/07/iceland.html
Here’s an odd looking top. The caption from eBay suggests it is a homemade. The jeep appears to be a MB/GPW. The photo is for sale.
View all the information on eBay
It runs with some smoke.
“Needs work. Engine runs but smokes. Running gears work good.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3260313869.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Check out the 100 mile-per-hour speedometer. Is that aftermarket or from a different vehicle?
“WOW! Can you say classic that can take you anywhere you want to go! With 2 Superlow 4×4 gears and a 6000 pound WARN Winch, hit the trails and make heads turn! 3 Speed manual transmission with WARN Overdrive. This is no common off roading vehicle, this 1949 Willys can go in a car show Saturday, and on the trails Sunday!”
I thought these top brochures were informative. So, I’ve posted four of them.
This brochure breaks down some of the differences between Koenig Hard Tops.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: This was likely a 1957 brochure. It was for sale on eBay in 2012.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $1200.
Both of these run, too.
“Both have 4 cylinders standards both run two plow trucks 1200 for the pair.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4595.
(01/30/2012) This looks solid, though the bottom of the body has been replaced with diamond plating.
“Original 4 cylinder flat head with brass radiator. New gas tank, leaf springs, wiring (converted to 12V), new exhaust and battery. Plow, heater, winch, high beams, blinkers. 1974 hard top with removable doors. Rear seat, front seats recovered. Military tires with spare. Diamond plate on bottom of body. Has been licensed and inspected and used on road. Owned for 20 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.
“49,Willys jeep,with plow,engine turns over,but i havent had it started,engine was rebuilt years ago with little mileage since then,needs body work and floor pans,frame solid,all original,4cyl engine,too many projects,not enough time.come look,make an offer”
Buz spotted this one. It is a no-reserve auction on a beautiful, stock CJ-5. You’ll want to look at the pics of this one. Compare the picture of it to the brochure below in the next post, too.
“Selling for my computer inept friend. This 1960 Willys Jeep CJ5 is in Beautiful Original Condition, probably the nicest original CJ5 in existence. Totally Original Paint, Upholstery, Engine, Miles, Everything is ORIGINAL. 21055 miles. Clear Title. Original Spare Tire is not shown in the pictures but is included in the sale. The tires are believed to be the originals and are in good shape with normal wear and no weather checking. The Jeep has been stored in a carefully climate controlled building and has seen just enough use in the last many years to keep everything functional and working well. The Jeep starts easily, runs perfectly, goes down the road as it should, and it needs nothing. The Hardtop appears to have never been removed since new. All fluids are fresh and the battery is new. Look closely at the pictures, they tell the story about this vehicle better than words, more detailed pictures are available if you request them via email. The Jeep shows very minimal use and wear with no damage or repairs. All sheet metal is in oustanding condition and the only corrosion is very minimal, located near the tailights on both sides, the pictures show this clearly. Floor pans, fenders, quarter panels hood, undercarriage, were undercoated early in this CJ’s life and have been remarkably preserved. There are no hidden problems, repairs, or any funny business … This jeep is the real thing, a near museum quality original, unmolested survivor.”
View all the pics and info on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a rare letter that advertises woodie kits from Station Wagons, Inc, for CJ-2A and MB/GPW models. This 2 page letter shows both a full and a half cab. Below the two page letter is an example of an ad that appeared in Popular Mechanics.
Popular Mechanics Ad from the January 1948 issue of Popular Mechanics, pg 266. This ad appeared in the February 1948 issue as well. I haven’t done a full accounting to determine how many other issues had the ad.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This is worth a look. It includes a rear PTO.
“Collectors!!! Antique 1951 CJ3A Willys Jeep. Only 44,158 manfactured. Model # 451 GB1. Serial # 23329. 131,843 miles on odometer. Have not run it for 5 years and needs brakes. See pictures for body condition. Cash Only deal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
This looks pretty complete for a $300 jeep. There must be something good on it?? gotta love the hood scoop on this one.
“bought it from an old farmer so it wouldnt go to the scrap yard. Not running and motor is not orginal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(05/29/2012) Unclear if it runs.
“THIS IS A 1952 WILLYS JEEP WITH A HARDTOP. IT HAS A 1972 4 CYLINDER MOTOR. OTHER THAN THAT IT IS ALL ORIGINAL THAT I KNOW OF. THE TRAILER IT’S SITTING ON IS ALSO FOR SALE. ”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/16/2012) This looks in pretty good shape.
“I have this great old Hardtop from an early low-hood willys CJ/ MB. Doors, Windshield, and top all in good condition, but will need restoration. Some glass is broken, but easy to replace as it is flat. I had it on my 47 CJ-2A, but have decided to go w/ a soft top only from now on. I never use my Jeep in the winter! This is an insulated top. Check out the pics, and give me a call. I will answer any questions I can. I will consider trades…bikes, guns, tools, guy stuff. (509)876-2354.”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/pts/3127446495.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(04/24/2012) I like the vintage look of ‘Wirick’s’. Given it doesn’t runs, the price is a bit high.
“Selling my 1956? Willys jeep. MUST SELL!
Asking $2500/obo. Very little rust.
Easiest to come look at it. It hasn’t ran for a while…don’t think it would take much to get it running.
Great project!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This has a Carcraft top from Carson Machine and Supply.
“An American classic! This old Wyllis has been been sitting in a hay-barn in the Texas hill country for the last 25 years. It was inherited and there is no title. The engine is locked down, but can probably be worked loose with some WD40 and t.l.c. A couple of goats got on top once upon a time and dented the top and the tires are flat, but the axles roll free. The electrical system was also converted over to 12 volt. Please email me or call 830-868-two-seven-four-five between 6 and 8pm central standard time if you’ve got any questions. Shipping will be the buyers responsibility, if that’s the route you go. My zip is 78636. A deposit of $500 is due within 72 hours of winning bid via Paypal.”
UPDATE: Was $700. **SOLD**
My initial reaction to this was, “what is wrong with you people in Alaska?”. But then, I thought better of it, realizing there are just as many crazy contraptions in every latitude. Then, thinking about it even more, I thought that bringing the exhaust over the hood might just be an impractical, funky, slightly nutty, but necessary warming solution?? Any, even better, you just never know when carrying an extra body might be useful.
“1952 Military Jeep M38A1 Originally a Fort Rich Jeep. Need Restoration but its all there. Have a spare chassis and two spare bodies 700 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(07/09/2012) This CJ-3B has an interesting history. The seller lists this as a 1953 CJ-3B, but the serial number suggests 1955. It looks pretty stock and in good shape, too. I also has a rare pto lever in the cab that exits through the passenger side floor. It controls a rare crankshaft powered PTO.
“This is a super rare US Government BLM issue 1953 Willys CJ3B. It is one of the most rust-free, high optioned, low mileage and untouched Jeeps you’ll ever find, one of few left in this condition with all the original paint! Only 33,900 miles, a true survivor!
Originally a US Government BLM vehicle. All the original BLM badges and stickers still remain. Government vehicles are given meticulous maintenance and this Jeep has had such a high maintenance standard. It was decommissioned in 1974 and has been in storage since then for almost 40 years. It was stored indoors in a dry building out of the weather, hence the astonishing preservation. The last time it was registered was in 1973 and still has the inspection sticker on the windshield. It was properly stored with all the fluids drained, the gas tank isn’t rusted and radiator is healthy. This Jeep has low mileage due to storage. The original hood isolation material that is mounted on the grille is still in decent shape.
This Jeep is virgin in every way. The paint is in amazing condition for 1953 and still has a nice glossy shine to it. It’s just about next to impossible to find a Willys this old with shinny original paint. All the original insignia stenciling (“4 wheel drive” and “Willys”) on the hood and tailgate are still intact.
You just can’t do this Jeep justice when it comes to originality and condition. It has been left alone in every way and hasn’t been cut up or had holes drilled in it everywhere. It still retains the original single tail light/ reflectors and the original spare tire oak block. The fuel pump, spark plug wires, radiator and gas tank are even original! The carburetor has never been rebuilt and runs perfectly.
Mechanically this Jeep is sound, again it only has 33,900 miles on it and it runs like a top. The engine has a lot power and oil pressure even after the engine has warmed up (see pic of gauges). The transmission shifts perfectly with no grinding and the 4 wheel drive works great. It also comes with correct brand new 7.00-15 tire that really captures that vintage look.
I have owned several Willys throughout the years and have never seen one this solid! For those who aren’t as familiar with Willys CJs, about 95% (if not more) have structural issues up the wazoo and this CJ doesn’t. The floor supports/hat channels usually have large rust holes or are rusted out so badly that they are missing in spots and can become severely cracked and broken up. This Jeep is beautiful with no cracking or rusted out floor supports and still has the majority of the original paint underneath the floors. It is 99% rust free. All of the floors are 100% rust free, the only rust on the jeep is on the passenger rear, about a 1″x2″ spot by the tailgate and from what I’ve seen this is very common and very minor considering. This Jeep has never been in an accident or had any body work performed, as mentioned before this it’s virgin with no bondo PERIOD!
This Jeep has all original gauges, switches, hardware etc. and all gauges and equipment work, quite the hard find! The jeep has all the original wiring harness with the factory woven cloth sheathing still intact in great condition, you’ll probably never find another Willys with this much originality. This is a high optioned Willys and was fitted from the factory with Koenig hardware, a Koenig winch and matching Koeng hard top. Other options include lock out hubs, bug guard (not mounted) and Harrison heater. This is a special Koenig winch and works wonderfully; it is unlike most, it runs off the crank shaft in front instead of off a PTO mounted on the transfercase. It has unique controls mounted on the passenger side floor. When I say this jeep is all original-untouched I mean it, it has not been taken apart or dismantled.”
Runs and drives.
“Asking $1200 O.B.O.
JEEP WILLYS 4×4
This 1946 WILLYS runs and lot drives(has no brakes, so cannot be driven over the road).
Has the original 4 cylinder motor.
The body has been cut on over the years, and mods made.
All original from the dashboard forward.
The frame is rotted at the left rear spring pearch.
The passenger side of the windshield is broken.
Four wheel drive does work.
Other than what’s listed above, I believe everything else is in working order.
HAS A CLEAN AND CLEAR OHIO TITLE!
This Jeep has been used at camp up until this spring when it made the trip home, and has always run good and rides well enough to do normal camp activities. Will not part out at all! If you need something off of it you have to take the whole thing. For questions or an offer text Todd @ 419-656-2597. Also, this is for pickup only. Unless compensated for fuel in a reasonable distance there will be no shipping of the vehicle. I will not work with any shipper, and payment must be made in cash on pickup. Thanks for looking, if need more pics just ask.”
http://sandusky.craigslist.org/cto/3141329333.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(07/05/2012) I can’t tell if there is rust or not.
“1953 Willys Jeep. Original drivetrain and runs good. Towbar included. Cash only. Pick up only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(03/29/2012) This appears solid. Steve pointed out that ‘costume’ top probably means ‘custom’ top.
“This is a running stock willys jeep with custom top and lockers front and rear. Also, has lockouts front and rear for flat towing. 5:56 gears, Lots of extra parts, $3200 obo. Plaese call me at (530)330-0918. My name is Mike. Need to sell ASAP. Thank you ”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD** Might have been used in the movie Prince Avalanche.
The seller just bought this, but now wants to sell it. No indication as to why. I’ve never seen one with a top like this (but I don’t’ follow them too closely).
“This is a great deal. I purchased this jeep 2 months ago for $6000, but now I need to get rid of it.
Runs really well.
THIS IS A VIETNAM ERA JEEP WITH AN AFTERMARKET BODY AND ALL M151A-2 RUNNING GEAR AND POWER PACK.
THE ACTUAL YEAR IS UNKNOWN, PROBABLY IN THE 70’S, AND IT IS TITLED AS A 1993 WHICH IS PROBABLY THE YEAR THE BODY WAS MANUFACTURED.
PAINT IS PRESENTABLE BUT CLEAR COAT IS PEELING IN PLACES, SOME SCRATCHES, AND NO MAJOR RUST.
THIS BODY IS QUITE TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL AND MUCH HEAVIER GAUGE STEEL.
ORIGINAL FUEL TANK IS OUT OF VEHICLE AND WILL NEED TREATMENT FOR RUST REMOVABLE AND INSPECTION FOR ANY LEAKS – IN THE MEANTIME A NEW 7.5 GALLON MARINE POLY TANK IS BEING USED. NEW TIRES, NEW SEATS, NEW BATTERIES (ORIGINAL 24 VOLT SYSTEM),REMOVABLE HALF CAB WITH PLEXIGLASS WINDOWS (ORIGINAL FOLD DOWN GLASS WINDSHIELD), NEW REAR UJOINTS, 4 SPEED TRANNY WITH SHIFT ON THE FLY FRONT TRANSFER FOR 4 WHEEL DRIVE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
The more rusted one looks like it has a VEC body.
“Two 1948 Willy’s Jeep’s
One with top and good body, has clear title
Second is complete but rough
4 new tires (lug)
two extra motors”
