Cheap Thrills: Beater Willys Jeep

If you're looking for something to smash through snowbanks, you probably can't do much better than this rusted-to-hell beater 1947 Willys Jeep in Harford County, Maryland. Since the body is more rust and metal, we think the seller is still way overpriced at $1,500, but he says it must go this weekend. We say $500 Sunday afternoon, or, better yet, $300 and a six-pack on Sunday night.
The interior is damn near as ratty as the body, with a junkyard three-spoke steering wheel and a 4x4 sticker on the dash, just to remind you of the backwoods capabilities.
It's not pretty, but the Jeep's mechanically sound. Engine has been rebuilt top to bottom. It's got new brakes, gas tank, suspension and exhaust. Despite the looks, the rebuild couldn't have been cheap, as parts for these aren't easy to find. Can't imagine why the owner wanted to put that kind of cash into this bucket, but we're glad he did. "Will go fast at this price," seller says. We think not. But it'd be a ton of fun at $500.