FAQ's
Like you probably understood from the title of this page I'll post here some frequently asked questions I often get from people about jeeps, along with the answers or at least with an explanation why if I can not give any. If something still is unclear than please do not hesitate to ask.
How much is a jeep worth?
In all it's simplicity this is a very difficult question to answer. I will give some guidelines, but  remember that they are only guidelines and not laws. I can not determin the value of  a vehicle I haven't checked myself; I can only give some values based on prices of jeeps put up for sale. The price of a jeep is depending from a number of things, such as model/year, general condition and originality. WWII-era jeeps will be worth more than post-war jeeps in the same condition, VEP jeeps will be worth more than "normal" WWII jeeps, and complete projectvehicles are worth more than incomplete ones. So far this is logical. The given values are for "normal" WWII jeeps, so they only count for the Willys MB and Ford GPW. Values may vary depending of location (jeeps in Europe are more expensive than jeeps in the USA).

Condition 1: Projectvehicle, may be incomplete/severely rusted, but with all major components in place, and in need of ground-up restoration: up to US$1250.

Condition 2: Projectvehicle, (almost) complete, little rust, needs restoration: US$1250 - US$4500.

Condition 3: Runner, may be older restoration (may be in need of a cosmetic restoration), complete, not perfect but (almost) roadworthy: US$6500 - US$ 8500.

Condition 4: Restored, no show-winner but in good, complete and well drivable condition. The majority of restored jeeps come in this group: US$8500 - US$15000.

Condition 5: Show-winner. "Every nut and bolt original" (= non-excisting), over-restored: US$15000 and up.
Where can I find jeeps?
So, after going through this site you have decided you want to have a WWII jeep for your own. Problem: they can't be found in every barn anymore; how to come by one? Answer: you can start as if you are looking for a "normal" car: search through the classifieds in your local newspaper and those small magazines full of little ads. Tell everyone you know you are looking for a jeep and visit the local miltary Vehicle dealers. You can consider joining a local or (inter)national Military Vehicle club (like the MVPA). You will get track of MV meetings and once you're in the circuit finding a jeep won't give you any trouble. However, I found my own jeep in a little ad in a national newspaper so this is the first place you should look. If you are a novice in jeepworld you should first of all buy appropriate literature to study, for this could save you a lot of money. Look for titles at the bookshelf. Before you begian you may want to read this. Happy huntin'!
Various numbers on a jeep?
A WW2 jeep has several sets of numbers, which can be separated into 2 groups: 1 group of factory-applied (stamped) numbers and 1 group of military-applied (painted) numbers.

Group 1: Factory-applied numbers:

Frame/chassisnumber: this is the base of your jeep; from this number all the other numbers can be calculated (with various grades of accuracy). Locations: MB: on the inside of the left frame beam, between the front bumpergusset and the grill, stamped on a metal plate (various versions during production) rivited in this place (NB: MB framenumbers started with 100.000 and always had MB in front of the number). GPW: stamped directly on the top of the left frame beam, just in front of the left front shockabsorber mount and look like this: *GPW12345* (incl. stars). The number is visible from the enginecompartment.

Bodynumber: this number was stamped on the left front support bracket of the body. This triangular shaped bracket is quite large and has several big holes; it is fitted to the firewall and to the top of the frame and can be seen from the enginecompartment. Various versions were used during production. Click here for more info.

Hoodnumber: All jeeps left the factory with hoodnumbers already applied. These were painted in a small font in a drab-blue shade, and were often painted over by the army in white,  using a big, military type font.

Group 2: Military-applied numbers:

These consisted mainly of various tactical markings. See my markings-page for more info.