At the close of World War II, Willys-Overland introduced a civilian version of the military Jeep they had built a countless number of in the 1940s. Dubbed the CJ-2A, it differed from the Armed Forces version only slightly, with… more»
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Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Post-War Survivor: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
Did you ever wonder where the Jeep term “CJ” came from? It stands for “civilian Jeep” as Willys was transforming the war-era workhorses into commercial applications. The CJ-2A was an early example, in production from 1945 (as WW2 was… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Private Collection in Vermont For Sale!
This is one of the more interesting collections we’ve seen come up for sale, and the irony is not lost on me that it’s located in Vermont. With an impressive collection of Volvo 240s along with some vintage American… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Military Ambulance: 1965 Willys Jeep M679 Project
The M679 was a military variant of the FC-170, a “Forward Control” Jeep by Willys. In this case, it used a van body with two cabin doors and no side windows, fitted for use as an ambulance. We’re told… more»
Oct 2, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Supreme Example! 1962 Willys Interlagos
Stunning and smartly refreshed with a mixture of retained original and new parts, this 1962 Willy Interlagos makes a rare American offering as it comes to market here on Barnfinds classifieds. The Costa Mesa, California classic comes from the… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Déjà Vu: Stash of Mopar Project Cars
If you think you’ve seen some of these cars before, you may have. Some of these autos were on the market in 2018 (yep, five years!) and featured here on Barn Finds and have returned – along with some… more»
Sep 3, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
38K Miles? 1952 Willys Aero Ace 2-Door Sedan
The Willys (pronounced Willis) Aero, sometimes seen as Aero Willys, should be more popular than it is. It personifies post-WWII design and naming conventions in America, and they’re just plain cool. This 1952 Willys Aero Ace is posted here… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1953 Willys Aero-Lark Sedan
The 1950s were a race to excess among the major American car makers. Cars grew longer, wider, and more elaborately trimmed. Marketing intensified the fight for primacy; take a look at this ad for a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Off-Road Warrior: 1959 Willys/Jeep CJ-5
The Willys CJ series of offroad vehicles had an impressive post-war run of 42 years. CJ stood for Civilian Jeep and evolved from the war effort transports that served our military (and country) so well. This CJ-5 is from… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Shop Find: 1951 Willys Wagon
Researching Willys Wagons for this article left me with one overwhelming impression: this vehicle has attracted serious restomod efforts. With hardly any effort, I found one Willys with a 283, a couple 289s, one 302, several 327s and 350s,… more»
Jun 14, 2023 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: 1953 Willys Aero
UPDATE – The seller was able to fix the fuel leak and replaced the hand brake cable. The fuel system is now working as it should with no leaks and the hand brake functions properly! The seller has provided… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare, Unique “Sporty” Jeep: 1950 Willys Jeepster
Being a kid growing up in the 60’s, I watched plenty of World War II-themed TV Shows like Combat and Rat Patrol (even Hogan’s Heroes). Jeeps were prevalent on those shows and I remember being a tad confused as… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Twelve Car Barn Find In Northern California!
Most vehicle collections focus on a specific brand or type of car or truck. While others seem to be a little bit of everything, like this dusty assortment that resides in a warehouse in Watsonville, California. What started as… more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1953 Willys Aero
UPDATE – Additional photos of the car have been added to the gallery below! UPDATE – The reserve has been met, so this one is going to a new home at the end of the auction! People considering dipping… more»
Apr 5, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Package Deal: 1948 Jeep Willys & 1950 Ford
A collector on the coast of North Carolina has a couple of nice classic cars available for a bundle price. The first up is a 1948 Willys 2-door wagon. It appears to be a nice project and the seller… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Movie Star! 1954 Aero Willys Lark
We cover Kaiser-Frazer cars here on BF with regularity but what about members from their 1953 acquisition known as Willys-Overland? Again, the Jeep part of Willys is a regular webpage occupant here but the Willys passenger car? Not too… more»
