UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $9995

Looks good for the price.

“1946 Willys CJ2A Runs well, needs a little starter work, other than that in great running shape. Frame is great (no patches). Has had body work at one point, steel plates added in bed, missing some body supports. We use it all the time driving around Carrabassett. Has a soft top for it and spare tire with the gasoline and water tanks. Also have 5 spare tires and some spare parts. Registered and insured in 2013. $3,500.”

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4486022250.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000

(05/18/2014) Looks nice. It appears the hood has a little extra support.

“Original restored flat-fender Willys Jeep. Runs great, does not smoke or burn oil. No drips or leaks. Does not pop out of 2nd gear. Rebuilt flathead engine and tranny/transfer case. Re-cored radiator. All new hoses and wiring. New seat upholstery. New rear springs. Comes with new vinyl Tiger-Top. Includes tow bar and towing lights. Everything works: gauges, lights, vacuum-tube radio, heater, vacuum wipers, cigarette lighter, etc. New master cylinder and brake lines. Original 6v electrical system. Fresh paint. Recent shocks and u-joints. Added turn signals and seat belts for safety (and passenger-side tail light), and off-road lights; otherwise all original. Original rims go with it but not installed. NO RUST. No “Willy’s Wobble”. Current CA registration. Clear title.
Many other new parts not listed. This is an excellent driver, but not a show car. Great fun on desert trails. If interested, email me your phone number and I’ll give you a call (email through Craigslist). Thanks for your interest in my vintage Willys!”

UPDATE: Was $14,500. **SOLD**

Lots of work done, but not restored to 100% stock.Check out all the pics here: https://1948willysjeepcj2a.shutterfly.com/pictures/1280

“What was supposed to be a rattlecan overhaul, turned into a full blown restoration that consisted of over 700 hours of labor and a significant monetary investment. This Willys has been a southern California native since new with very little rust, and has not had any accidents nor has it endured farm work, off road abuse or butchering by its previous owners.

It started as a solid and original foundation that we expertly crafted into what is being offered for sale now. As a father and son team with over 40 years of automotive mechanical, engineering and restoration experience, we undertook this project with personal pride and without the intent of selling it. However, circumstances have changed, new projects are on the horizon, and it is now being offered for sale. We have the clean CA title and current registration in possession.

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