UPDATE: This is a DJ turned into a Surrey. Still Available.
(07/20/2015) "Pink & White with 2 tops, open surrey and Bestop with doors,heater,original I-134 engine, seat belts,original turn signals.price is firm"
"Chrome postcard is in very good condition with chipped corners and edges, a scuff at the top near the left side and corner wrinkle at the top right. Back is numbered H-10 and 72397 and is addressed to M. Forward, Beverly, MA. Publisher is Novelty Trading Co. and photo is credited to Hannau."
This slide just sold on eBay for $9.25 (+$4 shipping). It's a great pic of s Surrey parked in front of the ocean. Someone more familiar with Oahu may recognize that location.
"1961WILLY'S JEEP GALA, Treated to a cosmetic and mechanical redo! Built from 1959 to 1964, based on a flat fender DJ-3A the body style was used originally as postal jeeps until 1959. The surplus parts were used to create the Surrey Galas which came in three colors. This one is Pink, Tropical Mist with striped pink and glacier white interior and top, riding on wide whites with chrome wheel covers. It is exactly the same as the one Elvis had and is displayed to this day at his home ,Graceland in Memphis ! This unit does not have the fringe or the dual leather straps attaching to the windscreen, and is Fitted with a new steering wheel that matches the two new side rear view mirrors"
Several folks forwarded this Surrey. This Surrey was in Riverside, then was in Florida, but now is in Texas. It's undergone a restoration in the last few years, but Colin indicates it was never a resort vehicle (despite the decals). Those style of decals were actually on a Surrey model jeep:
Here's the link to the eBay ad, along with some pics below:
"Welcome to Street Dreams in Texas as we celebrate our 23rd year in the classic and muscle car business. We are always happy to present you with another dreamy classic jeep. This 1961 Willys Surrey Gala is a special production vehicle for Caribbean Palace Nassau. It has a 133ci Inline four cylinder engine with a manual 3-speed transmission. This classic has been well taken care of through the years. It is a very rare vehicle. It has a great look that will last until the color pink goes out of style. Which we don't see ever happening. This thing turns everyone's heads when you drive it around. This is a perfect vehicle for taking passengers on trips under 55mph. We sold one locally already, and they use it for wine tours"
John shared this Surrey that has been sprayed with a lighter coat of paint. I discovered I have pics of this from at least a decade ago that were part of Bruce Agan's archives, so it's been this color for a while.
"This 1960 Willys DJ-3A Surrey is one of a reported 1,000 examples produced between 1959 and 1964, and approximately 200 of the 1,800 miles shown were added since the vehicle was purchased by the seller in 2011. The body has been repainted light pink, and it features 15″ steel wheels, a rear-mounted spare tire, and chrome bumpers as well as vinyl upholstery that matches the pink- and white-striped removable top, spare tire cover, and sides. Power is from a 134ci inline-four paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Now showing 1,800 miles, this Surrey is offered in California with an owner’s manual, original sales paperwork, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s business."
"GR Auto Gallery is pleased to bring to market this gorgeous and freshly restored 1959 Willys DJ3a for your consideration. This example is powered by its original L134 "Go Devil" engine paired with a 3 speed on the three manual transmission. This Surrey tribute is not documented as a Surrey but before its restoration at had some parts leading towards evidence of it being one including chrome rear bumper, Willys hubcaps, round dry air filter, front frame cover and steps. During the restoration the top was new, carburetor was rebuilt, complete brake system was addressed and the drums were turned, the frame was redone and finished with POR15, the gas tank was also cleaned and sealed POR15 tank sealer, new exhaust, new shocks, new tires."