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This guys sells a boxed/crate 1942 replica if you are interested
https://thejeepsterman.com/products/jeep-in-crate-mb-1942-willys-jeep
Pretty neat but $15k for a little tub (these things are the size of a modern UTV or Suzuki Samurai) and wheels seems pretty crazy. Not to mention what I imagine to be shipping costs in the range of thousands of dollars. You'll have to buy an engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, and fuel system which could easily run you another $15k, then assemble it all for another $15k if you're paying someone, and another $15k for paint and bodywork. Easily $60k for a 1940s era technology with 60HP and absolutely zero creature comforts.
Jerry and Jobe, formerly of Donut Media and currently of Big Time, bought one that was mildly restored from Meacum or Barrett Jackson auctions for something like $14k and they haven't even been able to sell it again for the same price after.
Then again as a car guy, I can understand the financial decision-making process when it comes to the hobby.