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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 $2750.
(04/18/2019) Includes lots of parts. The column shift has been replaced with a floor shift.
“Overall Good Condition
Frame and Body has been sandblasted and primer
All Parts in boxes
Great Project to Put back together
Maybe missing some items
Windshield is a CJ-3A
Clear Title
See Pictures for condition and whats included
$2,750.00 or best reasonable offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(02/02/2019) Looks like it has a VEC body.
“Original rust free body and frame no bondo
1967 V6 Dauntless Oddfire runs great
Headers and Dual exhaust
4 speed trans with new clutch
Power Steering
12 Volt system with new lights all around
Current clear Florida Title and tags
Well maintained vehicle looking for a new owner”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Roger Martin shared this project.
“This is a project. Chassis is in good shape. Body can be seen in pictures. Body and Chassis serial numbers match. 20xxxx. Has correct grill too. No title. Trades possible, but don’t need another vehicle”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2195.
Listed as a 1947, it looks more like a 1946 VEC CJ-2A.
“Rare willy jeep. 3 speed on the column. I don’t have a title. I do have the windshield and a book that you can get any part you need. Needs work to run. Only made this model for 1 year. Very rare. I have the plates also.”
Only the one pic. May have a VEC body.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1946-willys-jeep/6847659563.html
“1946 Willyʼs Jeep. Runs strong. Very few miles on newly rebuilt engine. Restored by previous owner. I just donʼt have time to enjoy it. $5500 OBO. Clean title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This appears to have been a column shift at one point.
“46 Wyllis , runs and drives good. 4wheel drive works .I used it for hunting. Have title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(02/16/2016) Looks to be a VEC.
“Early production, according to some JEEP experts, this has early engine block, both good rears, locking hubs, god gauges , has oval pad behind oil filter, and 3 speed standard trans on column, we almost had engine running, we lost spark when rotor fell apart, decent frame, poor tub, and no title, and I cant find any tags on the body or frame, there is a number on the engine. and it was a funky green under the crappy brown that it is now.
No paperwork, repeat no paperwork, I am willing to lick my wounds after a dip in lake stupid for buying this thing at 1500, 1100 is the price.
This Jeep is in Bangor Pennsylvania, yes Bangor Pennsylvania, and its an hour from where I live, so not running around and meeting at 9 pm for a looky loo, if you are interested, I am more than happy to answer questions, and meet to sell it to you, if you can find one for 200 please buy it, or even 300 go for it.
If you don’t like the price you can buy it for 100 at my estate sale when im dead, cause buying crap like this is gonna kill me. No longer collecting cars or projects, not interested in trades of any kind, or crypto currency, or motorcycles, or dune buggys, or tools.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(02/14/2019) Includes a PTO winch.
“This is an early series Willy’s. Three on the tree shifting with the 134 cu. in. Go Devil engine. All wiring is new. New Master Brake Cyl.; all new Brake slave cyl.; New brake lines; New water pump; points, plugs and condensor all new; new gas tank and fuel lines; new fuel pump; carb. rebuilt. PTO for the front winch.
I have the shop manual. As you can see, the little girl drives.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/23/2018) This appears to have a VEC body. The hubs are EasyLoks.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakewood-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6794007588.html
“1948 Willys Jeep. Has a Jeep V6. Not the buick V6 but the Jeep V6 (slightly different in better ways). No tranny or trans case. Has Clean AZ title in my name”
UPDATE: John noted this might be a VEC. I’d missed the column shift.
Needs paint at the very least.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/willis-jeep-willys-1946/6807017498.html
“I want to sell my 1946 Jeep Willys. Have done everything to her except paint! Too manyh items done to it to list but I just now started it after over a year of sitting and she fired right up. The Can has been replaced, in black primer and many other things. I used it for many years at my land but I sold it this spring and it is just sitting now and I have no where to use it. I knew the prior owner and he owned it almost before I was born and I’m in my 60’s.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Seems in pretty decent shape.
“Early CJ-2A body tub, with tool indents. Body is from the western part of the country and is in decent shape for 73 years old.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $3500.
This seems to be a mix of a GPW chassis and a VEC CJ-2A body.
“Bought this for my dad who doesn’t have time to restore. It does run. I bought new tires, new seats, has a hard top with it. It’s running pretty good.”
Has some floor patches.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/bainbridge-island-cj2-body-tub/6796910049.html
“CJ2 body tub with Ax and Shovel indents like the WWII Willys MB or Ford GPW; AND it has the tailgate in the back like the CJ2A’s. It is in restore-able condition. All the body fabrications/sub-assemblies are readily available on line. Not the greatest shape; but rare enough that it is worth restoring over the standard CJ2A body. Will fit in a full size pickup.
This tub could always be fitted with the gadgets to carry the Ax and Shovel – all the gadgets, straps, and even ax and shovel are available on line. It probably wouldn’t be stock to do this but it would be cool!
Asking $550. Would consider trading for other early flat fender parts. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(11/06/2018) “Title In Hand, located In North Carolina. IM me for more information. Can Help Arrange Transport.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(11/19/2018) Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1203041209849215
“1946 Willy’s Jeep, new paint and upholstery, make 5 point seat belts, wired for blinkers. Only serious inquires please.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/15/2018) May have a couple body patches, but runs and drives.
https://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/d/saginaw-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a-runs-and/6772871725.html
“Up for sale I have a Willys CJ2A Jeep made in 1946.
It starts, runs, and drives.
New battery and spark plugs.
Has a clean, green title in my name.
Tires hold air.
The Jeep is definately a 1946, according to VIN number, the column shifter on the steering wheel, and having 3 of the agricultural rims.
Frame could use repair at rear left corner and body has rust, could use repair.”
Has been changed to a floor shift.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj2a-1947/6757553000.html
“Willys CJ2A. Runs and ready to enjoy as is or start restoration project. Willing to trade for boat (Fishing or Ski/Wakeboard), travel trailer or UTV of equel value.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
Thanks to Chris for sharing this one. Looks like a good price.
“restoration. The engine and transmission were rebuilt and the frame sand blasted and painted. Since I have owned it for the last 5 years I have also rebuilt the steering box and linkage along with various other fixes. The tires are only a few years old and have plenty of life left. The carburetor has been rebuilt as well.
While doing the drive train rebuild I brought this jeep back to a column shift which it was originally. I drive this jeep all the time and it has been tremendous fun. Only reason for selling is that I have another one and do not have room for two.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Includes an M-100 trailer.
“1946 CJ2A COLUMN SHIFT WITH M100 TRAILER. Just took it on a 400 mile trip at the end of September and it did great. New brakes and wheel cylinders all the way around. New voltage regulator. Very clean old jeep. Trailer is a M100. It has been redone from top to bottom. Has pintle hitch hookup. Jeep will come with pintle hitch if you buy both. I just haven’t put it on the jeep yet. Clean title on the jeep in my name. No title for the trailer. For this kind of money, I’m sure someone will want more pictures if interested. Just let me know and I can provide more.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/03/2018) Travis spotted this jeep. Seller wants offers.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/6733916059.html
“I have up for sale a 1946 CJ2A willys jeep .. this was the first year for civilian jeep based on the military 1945.
All new Brake system and gauges . has been restored by an elderly mechanic ..
Runs Excellent !!! Has a 12 Volt conversion .. Steering components replaced .Seats recovered . New rear seat . New windshield glass. Looking for OFFERS $$$$$$”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/02/2018) Has some interesting hubs (Sears-branded Dualmatics?). Might be a VEC. Just say NO to NADA vis-a-vis Willys.
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-jeep-willys-cj2a-in-good/6709235272.html
“I am selling a 1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A that we’ve owned for 20 years. It is in really good condition for its age with some normal rust under the floorboards which have been repaired. It has a 4 cylinder Willys engine which runs really good. The clutch works great and the 3 speed transmission and transfer case shifts very well. The brakes work as they should. There is some play in the steering wheel. The steering wheel itself is not original as it was replaced by my husband so he could fit in the driver seat! Electrical was converted to 12 volts. The tires are like new and the seats were reupholstered and have no tears in them. It comes with a 6000# Ramsey electric winch with a wired remote control. It also has a tow bar which is included.
Some issues: there is a small oil leak at the rear differential bearing shaft, the passenger side windshield is cracked, the odometer and the fuel gauge are not working and there are some minor electrical issues with the lights.
If you are familiar with the 1946 Willys, you know that it is a good investment if you decide to have it fully restored. For information, the NADAguides list it at $7,450 for Low Retail, $19,100 for Average Retail and $33,400 for High Retail.
I am asking $7,950.00 or best offer. CASH only. Serious inquiries only please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
(10/15/2018) Could be a VEC/MB combo.
“Selling a 1942 Willy’s Jeep for a friend. It has a fresh 181ci gm motor, fresh 3sp trans, fresh hd clutch kit. Disc brake conversion, warn hubs, all new suspension,new exhaust, updated wiring, new U-joints, 31″ tires, everything has been gone through. Has a dual battery set up, warn 8k winch, tow bar, heater, soft top and also have bikini top and spare parts for the Jeep, comes with electronic shot gun mount and Persuader shout gun (needs to be transferred to buyer) that comes with.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
May be a VEC/MB mix?
“Bought this 1944 willys as a project, it runs, has all new tires, all new seat frames and cusions, has a hard top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
VIN #15684. No engine, but does have the column shift transmission.
“1946 Willys Overland Jeep CJ-2a. Column shift.
No motor. Half cab no doors. No title. Tailgate has
number 46 stamped on edge.
Have all the body identification plates and frame tag
with original screws and rivets.
I.D.# this is an early 1946.”
Has an interesting rear bumper and winch setup. Does not include the hardtop?
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/this-is-classic-1948-jeep/6685356904.html
“This CJ 2A is all original. It was designed with the intention of gaining ground in farming, ranching, and other industrial and agricultural applications. Rear seat Center rear view mirror Front passenger seat Hard top Doors available
Capstan winch Governor and more
Call me for more details”
