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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(05/22/2010) “1947 CJ2A WILLYS JEEP FLAT FENDER 4 CY MOTOR. ALL STOCK DRIVE TRAIN. GOOD BODY. AND FAIR PAINT 4500.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
(12/15/2015) It looks nice; is this missing the rear bow holder?
“this is a frame off total restoration with full documentation. i am the second owner. the jeep is totally original with only 500 miles on the rebuilt motor. it is in mint condition, like rolling off of the dealers show room!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $55,000.
(03/10/2010) “This rare find — a completely handmade, completely stainless steel Jeep — was commissioned in the Philippines in 1981 and custom built by then-President Ferdinand Marcos. It was later purchased by a well-known national television news correspondent, who then had this one of a kind Jeep shipped back to Los Angeles. It has never been driven. With less than 10 miles on the odometer, this classic style “Eisenhower” Jeep is a vintage car collector’s dream. The exterior is like new; it’s been protected in a fully-covered, temperature-controlled garage since its trip to the United States. To our knowledge this is the only Jeep of its kind in the U.S. The brushed-exterior is in supreme condition. The engine is a rebuilt 1953 Willy’s V-8 that needs only minor service. Complete vehicle sold as is.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Brian pointed out that this crazy vehicle is still available. It is a 4wd vehicle and I recognize the frame as from a Willys frame, but I recognize little else.
“1951 Willys Rat Rod. Willys 4-wheel drive frame & drive train. 350 Chevy engine with hooker headers. Custom exhaust; new chrome rims with new tires. Custom-built roadster body with oak pickup box. Bikini top & custom roll bar. $6,000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
This is one of several nice looking jeeps tonight.
“Meticulusly restored Willys Jeep CJ2A . Complete restoration including professional engine/gearbox/transfer case rebuilds. Total frame off, suspension, body and paint, all completely done. Restoration documentation provided, Owner & workshop manuals provided. New at restoration, 5–vintage Firestone Knobby Truck Tires. Owner fabricated half-cab with doors–period cab heater installed. Restoration completed in 2007, has about 1000 miles on it since restoration. All original restoration except overdrive was added to the gearbox at restoration for better drivability. Owner in process of moving.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
This looks good, though there is still some work to be done on it. It does include a rebuilt motor that you can hear run.
“Great piece of history in the offering here! This is a 1947 original Willys CJ2A Jeep. The engine is a Willys “Industrial” engine that has been rebuilt (.030″ over) and hasn’t even been broken in yet – maybe 1 mile on it! Has a T90 transmission, with a Dana 18 transfer case that has been gone through and checks out. Gets its’ fuel through a Solex carb and has been converted to 12 volts. Frame and body has been Jasco’d and painted to the correct color of OD green. Has a poly fuel tank and 16″ military tires. This Jeep has no markings yet so you can put your favorite unit designation on it. We tackled this project with the idea to make it a “driver” and to participate in parades and other public events. Being a Jeep, you could use it for whatever your offroad needs might be. This is not a full resto, as the body still shows some “character” which would lend itself to re-enactments or other types of “movie” work. To get this buggy up to speed you will need to wire in new lights and the brakes need to be finished – there are none! The carb could use a cleanup and rebuild, and the motor needs to be broken in per spec. There is also a crack in the passenger side windshield. Surprise of surprises though, we have a clear blue Texas title for this Jeep so it is easily registered and could be inspected for road use.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This looks in very good condition.
“FOR SALE IS THIS SUPER CLEAN 1947 CL2A JEEP. THIS WAS A LONG TIME FAMILY HEIRLOOM FOR OVER 50 YEARS. IN 1996 OUR SHOP DID A MILD RESTORATION ON THIS VEHICLE WITH NEW PAINT, BRAKES, TAILGATE, AND WINDSHIELD FRAME AND GLASS. YOU CAN SEE THE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT SHAPE, ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL AND NEW GAUGES. THERE IS ONLY 299 MILES SINCE WE DID IT IN 1996. THIS A GREAT LITTLE JEEP WITH LOTS OF THUMBS UP APEEL FROM ALL WHO SEE IT. JEEP HAS ORIGINAL HEATER ASSEM. INSTALLED”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a good project, but is priced high given it doesn’t have an engine.
“Up For Auction-This is a 1951 Willy’s Jeep project car. There is NO motor, as it was recently removed. However it is set up for a small block chevy V-8 (283,305,350,etc.). This Jeep is 95 percent complete was driveable prior to the motor removal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
(06/28/2009) “Willys jeep cj2a 1946 for sale this holiday for $2750. I am selling to pay towards dental bill. Also listed on my web page pawneebill. I am owner on record w/ clear Ca. title at my current address. Price is lowered at this site for $2750. Runs. Accererator pump in carb is weak so I usually have to prime it when cold. 4wd works. Most all original except for 12volt electric and front disk brakes.
Early Willys CJ2A34512 vin .Shows 78000+ miles”
This looks good. I think this might have a replacement body.
“1946 Willy’s Flat Fender Jeep; pearl white paint; small block Chevy with fuel injection; small 420 Chevy Truck 4-spd; Dana 30 Transfer; Dana 60 front and rear with ARB; Air Lockers Disk Brakes; Tow bar; Warn winch; Roll cage; Soft top with doors; Seats in good condition; $10,000 o.b.o. 530-308-4447”
http://reno.craigslist.org/rvs/2107485639.html
Except for the missing steps, this looks in good shape.
“Might consider a trade for 4 wheel drive quad. Nice little 48 that I don’t have the time to play with and because I like to keep it inside but need the room I must sell. New top 2 years ago ,and also have sears roebuck hardtop and doors , great running factory flathead and tires are at least 90 percent. Please call if serious 541-999-8382 tim”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/2106224527.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5475
(03/25/2010) This looks like a nice CJ.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep CJ3a. I bought this Jeep a few years back from the original owner. They had converted it to a V-8 back in 1971 or so. Chevrolet 283 out of a Chevelle. Runs and looks great. It has been in storage in my barn for 2 years now. I bought new rims and tires for it and haven’t driven it since I put them on. The top was new when I purchased it and it’s in great shape. It needs a good cleaning from being in storage. I do have the owners manual and prior service notes done by the previous owner. It does have power steering as well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** at Auction.
Both of these Jeeps appear in good condition. It looks like the GPW (the jeep pictures at bottom) comes with the some stainless.
“1944 Ford Jeep w/only 87 miles and 1946 Willys Jeep w/only 307 miles both are going to be auctioned off at MILLBROOK MOTORS, 1474 Tremont Street (RT 3A & Rt 139), Duxbury MA. This is a public auction, secured party sale, which will be held on Saturday, December 11, at 11AM (preview 9AM)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(08/03/2010) The tires and rim on this don’t come with it.
“’47 Willys with Chevy SB 400, Turbo 350 trans, NP transfer case, Dana 40 rear, Warn hubs, ratchet shifter, Flow Master exhaust, full roll cage, LED lights, Beard bucket front seats w/ 5pt harness, matching rear bench, sand paddles included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600.
(08/20/2010) Looks pretty stock. Something’s been added to the front near the grille, but I can’t tell why.
“This classic 1952 Willys jeep has brand new tires, and I had a mechanic do over $8,000.00 worth of work on it. It has a top, and I have the two doors that came with the top that have not yet been installed. I also have other jeep parts I will include with the sale. It is registered and runs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a very nice build.
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I have had this Jeep for the past 18 years and am the second owner. It is in very good shape being a Calif. vehicle all of its life WITH NO RUST. The 3B is in very good condition but not a “show car” it does have a few bumps and bruises but NEVER BEEN ABUSED. The 3B is very capable off road and I have been to such places as Moab UT, Rubicon Trail in CA, Ducey Trail CA, Pismo Beach, Dumont Dunes and numerous other trail in CA, UT, AZ. The 3B will stay with the newer CJ5, Wrangler, and any other 4×4 off road, 4×4, rock crawling or in the sand dunes ( I just wish I had paddle tires at times ) …”
This looks good.
“Has a 327 Engine with 150 pounds of compression, 8 cyclinders, new brakes, Ranchero schocks, and new carburetor. Contact Randy @ 208-495-2661”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/2096298571.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(12/02/2010) This looks like a good deal.
“1963 Willy’s high hood, original 4 cylinder motor runs great, 33″ tires, aluminum wheels, full size spare, twin stick transfer case, front locker, bimini top & soft top, tow bar included. Exellent wheeler. 3,000 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
This looks like a nice build.
“VERY CLEAN, NEW GEAR, VENDER, INTERIOR, AND MANY MORE UPGRADES PRICE $20,000”
This fiberglass body looks in very good shape.
“Here is a 1953 Willys CJ3A. Fiberglass body. Manual trans. No rag top. Clean in and out. Western plow. This Willys is being sold with a bill of sale only. Engine runs very good. Build your rockcrawler, This is a great start. It has an oil drip. can’t tell where it is coming from?? Maybe the 4WD Case? Note this is sold as is where is. It is not new, so don’t expect a new Willys, Come and have a look before bidding. Good Luck and HAPPY BIDDING.”
The engine compartment could stand some cleaning, but the outside is shiny nice.
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1948 jeepster , 4 cy flathead Parade ready but not show ready. Call 850 291 9353 for more info.”
http://panamacity.craigslist.org/cto/2090879500.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(10/24/2010) This jeep could use a bath, but appears to be a solid jeep improved for the street and trail. Among the updates are free floating rear hubs, a tilt wheel and a full cage.
“1952 Willys M38 – Buick 231 V6 engine, 4 Speed Manual Tranmission and rear locking differential.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
WILD FIRE is the name of this jeep. Plenty of interesting mods to this jeep.
“Engine: 283 Balanced; Edelbrock 650 Series kitted carb.;Mickey Thompson aluminum valve covers; Turbo 400 with shift kit; 5.38 posi-traction rearend with heavy duty axles; limital slip/FT with heavy duty axles; custom seats, Simson Racing lap belts; padded full roll cage; custom doors with speakers; GM tilt steering with custom wheel; Speedo Tach Recorder; dual batteries with Isolater 1000CCA…”
UPDATE: A reader contacted me about this Jeep.
He wrote, “The same jeep was listed some time ago and I contacted the seller. Long story short he sends out fake invoices from a know eBay scam address (email is listed on eBay’s security page as scam) I nearly fell for it but luckily did my homework before sending the money!”
Despite the $8000 price listed at ebay, the “actual price” is $35,000 and can be seen here: http://www.fbcollectorcars.com/1945_Willys_MB_Jeep.html
So, buyers beware …..
“This is a low mileage original 1945 Willys MB Jeep. I bought this Jeep from the original family in 2005. It was in a heated storage area for the last 35 years. I am the second owner of this fine piece.
This MB still has all original canvas seats cushions, crash pads, door straps, original data plates and the original windshield glass (with dates). The Jeep also has all (5) of its original Goodyear tires with the synthetic S3 markings. This is one of the nicest untouched MB’s.
Original Accessories Included with the Jeep:
Canvas Top – Completely Original
Canvas Windshield Cover
Canvas Half Doors
Safety Door Straps
ORD Tire Pump Mounted under the Rear Seat
Hand Crank Mounted behind the Rear Seat
Grease Gun Mounted in the Bracket under Hood
Fire Extinguisher Mounted in Bracket
Oil Can Mounted in the Bracket on the Firewall
Original TM9-803 Manual in the Glove Box
Spare Parts Kit / Tool Kit / Jack and Lug Wrench
Asking $8000”
Jim recently purchased this nice looking CJ-2A.
He writes, “Here are a few pictures of my 1947 Willys CJ2A. It has had a ground up restoration several years ago. I bought it out of Kansas and now it is in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains where I use it at our cabin.
The Willys has a new tub body but original hood and tail gate. It has all the original plaques and auto numbers. All other parts reflect the period except a roll bar and a steering stabilizer. The engine runs like a sewing machine.
I am still working on it to make it better and original. The paint job also reflects the year. If I could find a restored flat fender with the original body and in this good of shape I might jump ship. Meanwhile I enjoy driving this vehicle where everything works like it did 63 years ago, which by the way is my age!”
Congrats Jim. It looks like fun 🙂
