David EilersDecember 6, 2014

1946 CJ-2A Palm Desert, CA SOLD

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It's no reserve auction currently at only $102.50. Certainly worth that! I'm less convinced about the 'extremely collectable' claim.

"1946 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A NO RESERVE!
RECENT BODY OFF RESTORATION
POWERED BY CHEVY 4.3L VORTEC V6
DYNOED AT 261HP
4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
DANA T18 TRANSFER CASE WITH WARN OVERDRIVE
SERIAL NUMBER 33167 - EARLY PRODUCTION CJ2A AND EXTREMELY COLLECTABLE!!
SELLING NO RESERVE TO HIGHEST BIDDER!"

6 Comments

Joe in MesaDecember 6, 2014 at 4:33 PM
Collectible or not, this one looks stunning. Auction is up to $3050 (Sat 9:30 MST). I put it on my eBay "Watch List" so I can see what it ultimately sells for. Do you recognize that steering upgrade, Dave?
Mark S.December 6, 2014 at 5:29 PM
I think this was posted for sale awhile back. I think he used it to go to the boat marina. I think I commented about the relatively plain tires and wheels for such a fancy jeep?
deilersDecember 6, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Looks like a saginaw steering unit up front. I'd guess a GM steering column of some type.
Jesse DeMentDecember 6, 2014 at 11:23 PM
I just saw this one at the auction in Palm Springs. Really nice job, didn't get a chance to see the engine up close, but it looked like a nice job all around. It will be interesting to see what it closes at on eBay. http://www.classic-carauction.com/auction_results_details.cfm?pagesubid=53&auctionid=6908
sj singhApril 9, 2021 at 3:10 AM
It's 2021 and i'm the proud new owner of this jeep. I think it's been passed down to atleast 2 other folks and i'm the third. Crazy how I ran into it on this site! Does anyone know the original owner by any chance :D
David EilersApril 9, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Hi SJ, It sure looks like a good build. I hope you've been enjoying it! Unfortunately, I don't have a lead on who originally built it. It's also been updated enough that if the original owner were still alive (if the original owner of this 1946 had been a 20 year old for example, they'd be 95 now), he/she might not recognize it anyway. Enjoy your weekend, - Dave