It’s so rare anymore to find truly enjoyable stories behind the barn finds put on eBay. Often times, the time capsule specimen is already in the hands of a flipper, and somehow, the story just isn’t as sweet than… more»
Jeep
Sep 7, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Less than $30! Buried Jeep J10 Pickup
That’s right – at the moment, for less than $30, you could own a Jeep J10 pickup that is buried in the weeds and undergrowth of Rensselaer Falls, New York. As you’d expect, it’s going to be the purchaser’s problem… more»
Aug 19, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cheap Jeep? 1946 Willys CJ2A
Jeeps are amazing vehicles. They are the only American cars on the road today with direct roots to World War II. Almost all of us know someone who loves jeeps, whether we do ourselves or not.
Aug 19, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Truck Paradise: Yard Finds on eBay
Every now and again, you can find sellers on eBay that have a whole host of vehicles for sale. I noticed a seller of old trucks seemed to have access to a larger property with lots of vintage tin,… more»
Aug 18, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Shed Find: 1967 Jeep J2000 Pickup
J2000 and J3000 trucks have been well-received on Barn Finds in the past, and based on this one’s solid yet sleepy appearance, I think we have another winning find here. It’s located in Salinas, California and is listed for… more»
Aug 4, 2016 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Barn Find Veteran: 1953 Willys M38A1
And in this corner of the barn, we have a 1954 M38A1 Jeep! It looks pretty solid, but hasn’t run in a while. It’s located in Washington, Iowa and is up for sale here on eBay, where the opening bid… more»
Aug 3, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Military Gladiator: 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715
This cool looking rig is the military version of the Jeep Gladiator pickup. Quite a few were built before the military started using Dodges, but they seem to be a rare sight today. Well, at least around here. They… more»
Jul 11, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Fighting Fires! ’53 M38A1 With Under 4,000 Miles!
Here’s a 1953 Willys Jeep with only 3,641 actual miles! We can guess a lot of the story based on the fire equipment–I’m guessing it pretty much sat around for years running a few fire calls, and then was… more»
Jul 9, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Yellow And Mellow: 1949 Willys Jeepster
After the war, Willys was producing the “CJ” or civilian Jeep for farmers and anyone who needed to drive off-road. In 1948 Willys added a line of vehicles of passenger cars based on the CJ, including the Jeepster. They didn’t… more»
Jul 7, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Jeep A What? Jeep A Trench Barn Find!
This 1957 Jeep was fitted with the “Jeep-A-Trench” attachment as well as a cab. It’s a fascinating look at how the Jeep was originally introduced to civilian life as a do-anything vehicle, and this unusual attachment is truly functional. The… more»
Jun 30, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Worth Saving? 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
For years, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has confused me. Is it valuable? Is it not? I’ve seen them go for big dollars in restored condition and for relative peanuts as a project. The middle ground on these does not… more»
May 30, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Willys Or Ford? 1942 Jeep
It’s hard to tell from the pictures if this is a Willys MB or a Ford GPW. The Willys engine is a replacement, so that’s no help. By 1942 Willys was using a stamped grill like the Ford instead… more»
May 26, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Put Your Jeans On: Jeep J10 Levi’s Edition
In the history of automotive trends and co-branding attempts, I’m not sure I’ve ever been more confused than by the marketing of vehicles as Levi’s Editions. Were jeans once so popular that outfitting a vehicle with denim-like material on… more»
May 13, 2016 • For Sale • 4 Comments
The Long And The Short Of It: 1961 Willys Projects
And this is the good side! Here’s a pair of 1961 Willys projects that both need some help, but of different types. One runs and drives (but doesn’t stop!) but has serious corrosion issues; the other has a really solid… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: The Left Behinds
As some of you have likely noticed, it’s been ages since I’ve posted about my junkyard expeditions. Part of this is my fault due to pure laziness – I’ve had the pictures but haven’t felt like I had anything good enough… more»
May 3, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cows Not Included: 1962 Jeep FC-150
In the 1950s Jeep introduced their “FC” or forward control, trucks to make better use of the available wheelbase. This model was based on the CJ-5. There were other variants in size and configuration. There were even vans prototypes… more»
