The first of the production CJs (Civilian Jeeps), 214,202 CJ-2As were
produced. The earliest versions used a column shift, until early 1946. The
earliest units also used the MB's full-floating rear axle and had military tool
notches in the body. Unlike the MBs, the CJs used a tailgate and had
"Willys" embossed on the hood sides and windshield frame. The beefier
T-90 gearbox replaced the old T-84. CJ-2A sales were very brisk, especially
considering the almost endless supply of MBs on the war surplus market. A few
CJ-2As were built concurrently with the later CJ-3A. This very early CJ-2A
belongs to Art Carey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Art Carey)