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On first glance this looks almost brand new.  But, on a closer look I realized someone couldn't resist modifying it by changing the windshield.  At first, I thought the windshield was raised and attached to an added bracket; however, after looking at more pictures,  I'd say someone tried to make a CJ-3B windshield fit on it. On such a rare and good looking jeep, I can only wonder why??

"This ultra rare 5000-mile documented original 1963 Willys spent the majority of it`s life on a golf course in Florida. It is believed to be one of the few Surrey Gala models. At some point in it’s life it has had a color change and top upgrade. For the last 15 years it has been part of a private collection. It has never been offered for sale before. It is in excellent mechanical condition and presents beautifully."

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

" Condition -  Used.  Good condition.  "Jeep C" is painted in script of the door.  Repairable approx 2" tear in Willys roof.  Visor hem is loose. Roof is Cerulean and white stripes. Fringe, seats, roll down/up windows are in good condition.  Expected paint wear on pedals.   Hub caps are cerulean blue with "W" in the chrome.  Has spare tire with cover.  Stored in self-contained Car-Mate (PA)  It has a side door, roof window and ramp.  Car-Mate is included in the price to tow your surrey.  Important:  Gallery picture is generic.  My Willys has black side steps, not blue!

Features:  All original as far as I am aware.  Windows, braces, visor, steps and keys are in the vehicle.  Frame and serial numbers match.  Plate is on fire wall.  NOTE:  Historical records on surreys are sketchy.  According to hand written notes from factory 1959-1960 start and end numbers are 16643-19367....."

UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.

(08/31/2022) This custom, former DJ-3A Surrey and a Jolly Jeepers Jeep Club jeep is for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/448303507318100

"Selling one of my flat fender jeeps. I have a lot of jeeps and this one didnt make the cut to keep. Was originally a pink Surrey Gala. Not much is left of that other than some of the pink you can see coming through the blue. This has a lot done to it and has a lot.of money in parts. All my extra parts go with it. 2.3 Ford 4cyl with 32/36 weber T18 4 speed Warn OD Dana 18 case 44 front and rear with discs, Detroit's, 5.38 gears 35" BFG Krawlers 8k warn winch TJ rear suspension Coilovers in front On board air Confer rack Hard top with doors. Have all new windows for top Soft top Full extra set of 35s on wheels Terra tires for sand Extra 2.3 motor that's complete Complete 4.3 V6 with harness that was going to be swapped in eventually. Starts, runs, drives, stops. Brakes do need some work. Its sitting in my shop and I'm ready to let it go so I can play with one of my other Jeeps."

Buddies' Market in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, announced in the April 27, 1961, issue of the The Mercury newspaper that it was the winner in a Readers Digest / Del-Monte contest for a "Pink Jeep and a polka dot sailboat".

Below is a contest poster that was distributed to stores nation-wide (and printed in the March-April 1961 issue of Jeep News):

This is the announcement by Buddies' Market:

This undated postcard is for sale on eBay. Note the wagon in the right lower corner. At first I thought that was a Parkway Conversion, but given the setup on the truck behind the wagon (the bend seats) I think this could be a Traveller. I'd have to guess this photo was taken in the early 1960s. It's only photo I know of that shows a wagon at the Las Brisas Resort in Mexico.

The fact the wagon isn't quite pink, kind of more purplish, might mean it didn't belong to the resort, but just ferried visitors to/from it. Hertz Rentals did a similar thing by renting blue colored surrey-looking DJ-3As to visitors (see bottom of post).

View all the information on eBay

Back of card:

Hertz Rental Jeeps in Mexico:

Ron spotted this nice looking jeep for sale.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4553459901.html

"This is a 1948 Willys M38. Identical to the CJ2A except the battery is accessed thru the cowl rather than under the hood, the 2 little dimples under the passenger door where the shovel and axe were mounted, and the "full floater" rear differential. (In this case equipped with Warn hubs at all 4 corners.
Buick "odd-fire" 225 V-6 has 1500 miles on a complete rebuild. It has an Offenhauser hirise with a mini Holley 4 Barrel with electronic choke. Chrome fenderwell headers.
All the following has 1000 miles:
-new brake and clutch master cylinder.
-4 new wheel cylinders.
-Bestop soft top & doors.
-new guages.
-new electronic ignition.
-new Ididit tilt steering column/steering linkage & new power steering box.
-new Painless Jeep-specific wiring harness.
-electric fan and controller.
-LED daytime running lights / night blasters.
-Optima battery with on-board maintenance charger.
-rebuilt T-90 transmission with Warn overdrive

Everything has been gone over and proper maintenance done. All fluids have been changed, wheel bearing seals, hubs lubed, etc,etc. The body and frame are mint. This vehicle was recently imported from southern California. It has 33 X 12.5" tires on cool old Centerline aluminum wheels. Full roll cage, removeable back seat, OOGAHH horn, the list goes on. It drives great and will cruise at 100 with the overdrive. It also currently has BC Collectors plates. It is $270.00 / year for insurance. Please, just call me to discuss - if you are a serious buyer you are going to want to talk. Having said that - any emails without a phone # will be deleted."

UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/19/2020) This old soldier has experienced a transformation into a surrey-like jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/347413733018084/

"This collectors 1944 / 4-wheel-drive Willys Overland Surrey Jeep underwent a frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration and is powered by a modern 2.0-liter high-performance OHC Ford 4-cylinder engine backed by a C4 automatic transmission with a shift kit and a Hurst floor shifter. It features a detailed frame and chassis and lots of chrome. This Willy is equipped with a military T18 transfer case with 2-wheel high range and 4-wheel low range, rebuilt front and rear ends with Warner hubs and 3.73 gears, chrome leaf springs with a 2” lift and a 2” body lift. The new all-steel body has not been taken off road or seen rain since it was built less than 500 miles ago."

I'm not sure if this is actually a Surrey or not, but it's definitely a 2 Wheel Drive DJ-3A.

"Up for bid is a Surrey Gala pink Willys Jeep. I do not know an exact year the Jeep was made (the year I put above was a guess). The Jeep was painted over but there is still lots of pink showing all over. The Jeep runs. Carburetor needs rebuilding it runs way to rich and leaks gas. The gas tank has rust in it and clogs up fuel filters. Column shifter is broken at top of shift handle. I have been shifting with vice grips, transmission shifts good and appears to have had been rebuilt, dope looks brand new and case has been cleaned to bare metal. Seat frames are very solid and springs seem in very good shape, steering wheel has some cracks in it. The windshield glass is broken and the windshield frame is very solid but it has some rust spots, the hood hinge was broken and somebody put screws in it. Bowl for air filter is missing. A hole for a radio was cut into dash. The body tub only has two holes rusted through, one on the right side at the body support above the fender step and the left side at top of wheelwell underneath a roll bar that was in it.... "

View all the pics on eBay

UPDATE:  Was $5000.

(06/01/2010) This is a little rough, but looks mostly original to my less-than-perfect eye.

"For Sale or trade a 1962 Willys Surrey Gala (DJ-3A) Original condition runs and drives, many new parts asking $5000 or would consider trade for any Jeep/Willys CJ, Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, or Boat.

Many new parts, in good running condition. The following items are NEW: clutch & pressure plate, brake master cylinder, head light switch, dimmer switch, water pump, head gasket, fan belt, points, plugs, plug wires, coil, cap and rotor, rebuilt carb.  Radiator boiled out and professionally referbished. Brakes have been gone through and new wheel cylinders kits installed.  Drivers seat bottom was re-done with pink and white vinyl. All lights work, all gauges work, new tires on rear, good used tires on front.  Jeep runs and drives great. It is missing the original top and top frame, spare tire holder and the rear bumper.  Clear title."

http://grandisland.craigslist.org/cto/1911324234.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

I wonder if the seller has verification that this was a Hotel DJ.

"It is a 1962 Jeep Willys DJ-3A one of about 2500 made that year. It was originaly a little Island touring truck that the hotels would use to take guest around. Its in good running order, looks ok. It does need a paint job and a little body work. Price is negotiable. I am leaving the Island soon so it needs to sell. attached is a pic of what it could be. right now it is flat black."