David EilersSeptember 11, 2017

1949 CJ-3A Bend, OR Status Unknown

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $8995.

(12/03/2016) I wonder what the pole setup is for ...

"ESTATE SALE. Very Rare 1949 Civilian Jeep CJ3A. First year for the CJ3A. Older restoration in Battle Ship Gray exterior. Engine rebuilt by previous owner. Has been stored inside. No visible rust. Runs & drives as it was meant to. Indicated mileage is 14643. Think of the fun you could have with this original 4WD vehicle. Serious inquiries only, please. Shown by appointment only."

9 Comments

Minnesota ChrisOctober 31, 2016 at 2:44 PM
I hope that's not being used as a roll bar
MikeOctober 31, 2016 at 5:44 PM
Nice 3A, best guess on the poll setup is would be for some kind of summer top that would allow for the windshield to be folded down.
S.GiraudNovember 1, 2016 at 12:07 AM
It maybe a 49, but radiator grill says mid year 1950 when Willys changed from bottom mounted radiator to grill mounted. Serial number would confirm year. Very nice clean jeep though.
MikeDecember 3, 2016 at 2:14 PM
"VERY RARE 1949 JEEP", The description amazes me, what's so "RARE" about it? What I find amazing is the fact that so many of these old Willys Jeeps survived. Back in the 1950's when I was a kid, it was almost impossible to find a Jeep in a junkyard, Chevys, Fords, Dodge, Etc, but not a Jeep to be found. This gave rise to specialized Jeep parts dealers like Sarafan, Morris the Jeepster Man & VanDine Motors (John VanDine). Still looking for background information on Mr, VanDine.
Ted JordanDecember 3, 2016 at 8:21 PM
If it were a 49 CJ2A that would be more rare than a 3A for sure
ErikSeptember 11, 2017 at 10:32 PM
My 48 had that exact same pole setup on it... I never could figure out what it was for but a summer top is the best theory so far.
David EilersSeptember 11, 2017 at 10:35 PM
That's possible Erik. I sure don't know!
Tom TriponezOctober 20, 2018 at 8:19 AM
Hi' i'm Tom, I'm currently 15 and I'm also currently saving for baying a willy jeep for when i'm gonna be 16 is it possible to hold it?
David EilersOctober 20, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Hi Tom, It looks like this one may have already sold. I've updated the post. - Dave