1946 Willys-Overland CJ-2A

Description

The 1946 CJ‑2A is an early civilian "jeep" built by Willys-Overland of Toledo, Ohio, after World War II for non‑military use. It was built to serve farmers, tradesmen, and small businesses needing a compact, durable utility vehicle. Based on wartime "jeep" design, it retained a simple body, open cabin, and four‑wheel drive, and its versatility and rugged construction helped establish the Jeep name in the civilian market and set the foundation for future off‑road and utility vehicles.

This 1946 Willys-Overland CJ-2A was reportedly refurbished under previous ownership as a military tribute and features an olive dram paint job with U.S. Army-style lettering, olive fabric upholstery, and a color-matched removable canvas soft top. Power from the 134ci “Go Devil” flathead 4-cylinder engine is sent to the wheels through floor-shifted 3-speed manual transmission, 2-speed transfer case, and manual locking front hubs. The body-color 16” wheels wear Denman Military-lettered tires, and the floor-mounted push-button starter has been replaced with a key tumbler mounted to the left of the steering column.

Services completed since the sellers acquisition in 2020 include overhauling the front and rear suspension, servicing the brakes, accelerator linkage, steering column, and steering box, replacing the speedometer cable, and more. Service invoices can be viewed under the "Additional Documents" section.

This 1946 Willys-Overland CJ-2A is now offered with a removable roll bar and canvas top, body-mounted equipment, recent service records and receipts, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Finished in olive drab paint with U.S. Army-style lettering

• Olive fabric upholstery and removable canvas soft top

• 7-slot front grill and flush-mounted headlights

• Refurbished as a military-style tribute under previous ownership

Factory Equipment

• 134ci flathead 4-cylinder engine

• T-90 three-speed manual transmission

• Spicer 18 two-speed transfer case

• Manual locking front hubs

• Four-wheel drum brakes

• Body-color 16” steel wheels wearing 7.00-16 Denman Military Cross Country tires

• Fold-down windshield

• Body-mounted side mirrors

• Swing-out spare tire mount

• Rear bench seating

• Rear tow ball

Modifications

• Smaller profile steering wheel (installed 2024)

• 12-volt electric system conversion

• Aftermarket key ignition

• Rear compartment carpet

Servicing & Documentation

The truck was reportedly overhauled prior to the seller's acquisition. Various service invoices can be found under "Additional documents" below, and some highlights include:

• March 2024:

  • Horn and associated hardware replaced

  • Steering column and steering box serviced

  • Accelerator linkage serviced

  • Speedometer cable replaced

• November 2022:

  • Front and rear suspension overhaul

  • Replaced various brake components

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections as seen in the photo gallery

• Holes in dashboard face left of the ignition

• Various holes in the sheet metal

• Worn gear shift lever

Ownership History

The seller of this 1946 Jeep CJ-2A reports purchasing the vehicle in February 2020 and subsequently adding approximately 200 miles during their ownership.

Included Items

• Rear mounted gas can and spare tire

• Side-mounted axe and shovel

• Roll bar and canvas top

• Recent service records and receipts