The CJ line started in 1945 with the CJ-2A, in production through 1949. Late the year before, Willys unveiled the CJ-3A, which saw a few refinements and design changes. The two-piece windshield was swapped out for a single-pane unit, and the wipers were moved from the top to the bottom. The transmission, transfer case, and rear axle were upgraded, but the L-head Go-Devil four-cylinder engine remained under the flat hood. Ergonomic improvements included more leg room, better weather sealing on the canvas top and doors, and thicker seat cushions. The CJ-3A was still marketed almost exclusively as a farm vehicle, but Willys sold more than 130,000 during its four-year run from 1949 through 1953.
The years have taken a toll on the supply of CJ-3As, though. We could only find two currently for sale: a 1949 in Pennsylvania for $25,900, and a 1951 in Illinois for $31,000. Only 20 have sold in the last five years, going for an average of a little under $18,000.
