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1948 Willys CJ-2A

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 18, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$8,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,800, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Jeep CJ
Generation
CJ-2A, CJ-3A and CJ-3B
Version
CJ-2A, CJ-3A and CJ-3B
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
CJ2A206482
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 12 comparable sales, 23% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,625 to $15,125
Median$10,500
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 sales of the Jeep CJ-2A, CJ-3A and CJ-3B in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,625 and $15,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Willys CJ-2AMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$5,600
1947 Jeep CJ-2AMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$10,000
1947 Jeep CJ-2AMecum, May 8, 2026MecumMay 8, 2026$10,000
1946 Willys CJ-2ABring a Trailer, June 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 30, 2026$17,500
1946 WILLYS CJ2ABarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$7,000
1951 Willys Jeep CJ-3AMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$10,000
1951 Willys Jeep CJ-3AMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$25,000
1945 WILLYS CJ2A JEEPBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 20, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 20, 2025$8,500