David EilersNovember 20, 2015

1961 DJ-3A Surrey Riverside, CA SOLD

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500

(10/11/2015) The DJ guys report this is a solid Surrey.

"Older restoration by previous owners.
No top, bows or hardware.
Minor mechanicals needed.
Sitting 10+ years.
Current non-op.
Runs, drives, everything works.
Very clean and complete body.
Minor scrapes and scratches.
Price is firm, see to appreciate, don't waste my time and yours."

15 Comments

MikeOctober 11, 2015 at 1:02 PM
Let the "FRENZY" Begin...Insanity has no limits when it comes to DJ3A Surreys.
BobOctober 19, 2015 at 2:23 PM
Cheap way to get into a surrey!
MikeOctober 19, 2015 at 3:47 PM
Cheap? I don't think so, the lack of irrational enthusiasm proves it.
David EilersOctober 19, 2015 at 4:21 PM
Maybe "cheap" isn't the right word, but it is very difficult to find a solid surrey that doesn't need tons of work at this price point. So, if a buyer wants a surrey with a known pedigree, this is a good option. On the other hand, Mike is right that buyers aren't storming Riverside to get their hands on it at this price. Maybe the mud slides are keeping them at bay? lol.
MikeNovember 1, 2015 at 1:55 PM
Just as I suspected, need I say more? Sometimes Mike Finegan DOES KNOW what he's talking about.
David EilersNovember 1, 2015 at 5:49 PM
:-) ... All I KNOW for sure is that some days I'm more wrong than a broken clock.
ScramboleerNovember 1, 2015 at 6:16 PM
Nah Dave. The optimist in me says you'd be right twice a day.
Alaska PaulNovember 2, 2015 at 2:38 AM
It's easy to predict the outcome when there's only two possible choices.
David EilersNovember 2, 2015 at 4:20 AM
How hard are the tops to replicate? Isn't the material difficult to find?
Alaska PaulNovember 2, 2015 at 4:36 AM
Dave, www.jeepsurreygala.com has an interesting article about replicating the fabric for the surrey top and seat covers. It's titled Jeep surrey top pattern and seat covers.
David EilersNovember 2, 2015 at 4:47 AM
Thanks Paul .. That's Bruce Agan's site and if anyone should know the answer, it would be him.
GlennstinNovember 2, 2015 at 4:22 PM
And my Surrey parts car has the hard to find or duplicate bows: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/willys/dj3/1735088.html
David EilersNovember 2, 2015 at 6:26 PM
Glenn, Good point! I've updated the ad and bumped it forward to the front page. - Dave
MikeNovember 20, 2015 at 4:41 PM
I don't see any buyers.
BobNovember 20, 2015 at 5:45 PM
See, and I think at $10,500 that's a pretty good deal. Runs, drives, etc. make a top and bows, which are very close to 2A bows with minor mods, and you'd be in business for half what most surreys go for.