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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
You don’t see this everyday.
“1950 Jeepster with 7.3 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual, 4 wheel drive. Clean title. Stretched and lifted with procomp springs on 37 in tires. New interior. Just built from the ground up. Have pics and documents of build. Dont need to sell but am ready for the next project. Would trade for nice lifted Cherokee or old mussel car that needed a little work. I think trade value is around 8k. Text for more info and pics”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/5389856507.html
Has potential.
“Hi, this is a 1949 Jeepster needing full restoration. The Jeep is complete minus a new cloth top (all bows and rear window are present) the antenna and the stainless strip on the hood-all other trim is present, she will need new tires as they are very old. You can jump on the front fender bottoms and the rear steps as they are very solid, there is rust through in the front floors and the outer rockers-both have amateur patches. She comes with a bill of sale and many old Connecticut registrations. Asking $4,900 or willing to trade for a 1930’s car or truck…I am willing to add cash if yours is worth more. ”
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5383052984.html
It’s a project.
“If your looking at this you know how hard these are to find especially unrestored.This one has been dry stored for more than 30 years and is solid. originally from high dessert central Oregon.This one is an all black orig.paint. someone at one point frosted the edges with green rattle can. this is #900 of 1779 made with the bigger 6 cyl. Motor,Trans,Drive shaft Gone.appears to have had a transplant.center tunnel changed.All the red you see underneath is the original primer and the dark spots are undercoating that didnt come off when i pressure washed it.still has 30+ years of dust in it.No Rust thru except at right cowl from towel sitting on it. Have Oregon Title.lots more underside pictures this thing is solid. Call before it hits ebay next week.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5382760417.html
Body looks pretty solid.
“1948 Willys Jeepster Needs finishing restoring. Many parts to go with it. Very solid. Engine has been rebuilt rust free. $3500.00 or make offer”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5938446293.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Needs some work, but there may be value here. “Dad” certainly loved it.
“My brother and I inherited this from our Dad and don’t really care to put the effort into it. We do have all of the original parts, there is some damage on the front end, after it was in an accident it was literally moved to every house we lived in. My Dad’s first car he refused to part with it. There are some things brand new that he purchased, still in boxes. It’s obviously a project car but not in that bad of condition considering. We have pink slip although he used to register it every year, I think that fell to the wayside when he got sick.”
UPDATE: Was $5600. **SOLD**
Might be a good project.
“This original flat head 4 cylinder 1949 Willys Jeepster is as unmolested as you’ll find. It runs and drives and has a good drivetrain, but is not a driver. It needs a full restoration. Both the front suspension and rear axle has been rebuilt. The driveshaft and the brakes (including new drums) are all rebuilt. There are various new parts, which have been installed so this can be started and driven, and any work completed has been done properly. The radiator has been rodded out, new water pump, hoses (oil and water), plugs, distributer, wires, rebuilt carb, new steering wheel, etc….. The wiring is shot, and is only wired to start and has brake lights. However, a new OE style harness is included.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
“I have a 1953 willys 2wd panel for trade or sale or a combination of cash and trade. Its got mustang front suspension and a chevy small block 350/350 400hp pretty darn quick about 21,000 miles on it. American racing wheels sucide doors Runs and drives great. Needs a little tlc on the paint some chips one small dent but no rust or major damage. Will consider all trades please no motorcycles or boats…….I would love another bagged/lowered c10 or Blazer text works best. The rig is in central oregon. I would put a value of around 18k on mine with a little paint work it would be worth 20k+. Will consider cash offers but please dont low ball me……2wd panels are not a dime a dozen……”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7295
This might be worth a look. Pics aren’t the best.
“1950 Willys Jeepster ,
This Jeepster is in excellent condition, runs and drives, fairly new tires, interior and convertible top are in perfect condition and brakes work great. The engine is a inline 6 cylinder with a manual transmission which runs perfect this car comes with a extra inline six cylinder engine. The car has a Alabama Bill of Sale only. ”
Might be a good price.
“Nice, clean 1948 Jeepster Convertible. Really nice shape. Needs a little engine work to get running. No rust. Stored covered.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/5363377488.html
Glenn forwarded this ad. Looks like there’s value here.
“Here are two jeepsters for sale as a package deal one is rare the other is not so much. y]the yellow one is the cammando style and not so rare. the green one has the continantal spare tire kit and is more rare. they were built in the late 60s around 68-69 or so. they both ran and wore parked years ago the motors are not frozen. both need parts. the yellow one is very rusty but solid frame. the green one has never been left out but still needs lots of inside and out work.”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5359476993.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,900.
Nice looking Jeepster.
“302 – 8-Cyl. 220hp 300lb torque
Automatic Transmission
Burgundy Interior
Premium Sound w/CD Player
Custom Built Square Frame
Ford Suspension
Disc Brakes
DuaL Exhaust
New Convertible Roof
Zip-out Rear Window
New Side Curtains
No Rust – Ever”
This has an unusual paint job.
“This vehicle was restored by WWII veteran and used in parades when we bought it. It was meant to be a fun “driver”. We used it primarily in the mountains of Pennsylvania (Sullivan County) to ride mostly paved roads but also on dirt backroads during the summer and in “Jeep Rallys”.We have had so much fun with this one but my wife bought a newer (2011) and I’ve decided to sell this to work on my 1950 Jeepster. People love it and always want their picture with it. It would also be a great Patriotic attraction for a business. The top is rarely used but fits and seals well. We are selling without reserve for much less than we have in it and hope it finds a good home for someone who appreciates it.”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $23,499.
“BEAUTIFUL COLLECTOR CAR – MUST SEE! beautiful restored extremely RARE A few years ago this Jeepster was brought down from Ohio (where it was assembled in Toledo), to Florida and 85% was overhauled brining her back to it’s ORIGINAL beauty. Be one of the few to own one of these amazing cars, you never see these at the shows and it will draw a lot of attention! This Jeepster has just over 40,000 miles on her. ZERO RUST and ALWAYS Garage Kept! There was only 19,000 of these made between 48-50, and only 3 or 4,000 are known to be remaining left in the world! Full frame off restorations these go for over $40k. Take this one for just $23,999! Priced right to sell.Just replaced: Water pump, Battery, Whitewall Firestone Tires, Convertible Soft top, During the restoration the bodywork was done with no short cuts taken, Beautiful high quality Bright Shinny RED Paint, New Chrome, Under Carriage was undercoated, Motor Rebuilt, new Shocks. New Interior.. The list just goes on and on.. too much to list. Everything works & Drive as it should.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Might be a good price.
“Willys Jeepster, 1949 all original. needs new side curtains and rear window. This is a very rare car.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
I wonder what’s under the wood on the back.
“This is from the “1950 ty” street rod. It was done back then and is that way today. It has a 1955 chev 265 cu in motor with a slush box tranny. Other way it is stock with a few up date to have it run down the road”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
This is for Trade only.
“Like the the title says I have a 1949 jeepster for trade only. Its got mustang front suspension and a chevy small block about 21,000 miles on it. Weld wheels Runs and drives great. Needs a little tlc on the paint some chips but no dents or damage. Nice top side windows great summer toy. These are hard to find only three years produced. Will consider all trades besides motorcycles, boats or anything newer than 1972 unless really nice and custom and bagged”
UPDATE: Was $5500.
Might make an easy restoration.
“car was restored 28 years ago , driven few times, been stored in a garage since, hasn’t been touched for 9 years until it was brought to my shop 10/21/15 $5500 obo may trade/ partial trade”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Looks like it might make a good project.
“1951 Willy’s Jeepster convertible. Great restoring condition. Very minimal body problems. No engine or transmission. Call Wade.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
Anybody scanned this 16 page Jeepster brochure? This is the first I’ve seen it.
“1950 Jeepster Outstanding Sports Car color, dealer sales brochure (Willys – Overland), ORIGINAL. Form no. VJ73MI-3CM-350 measures 5.5 x 8.25 with 16 pages/panels. New engines Hurricane 4 and Lightning 6. Specifications on back page.”
Looks in good shape.
“All original. Runs good. Starts good.
Flathead 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual with overdrive.
Good top and side curtains.
Lots of fun.
Own a piece of the past.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5276781487.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
Looks nice.
“6 cylinder 3 on the tree overdrive newer top . side curtains ever thing works may trade for?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(08/16/2015) This is worth a look.
“Clean, rust free Jeepster, very original except for strong running Buick V6 w TH350 auto trans. Front suspension, all brakes, shocks, steering, all rebuilt this year, Bob’s speedometer rebuilt the orig gauges (expensive but correct) still in box, orig speedo is still in dash and looks, works very good. Very solid unrestored body including rust free floors & frame. Original patina paint (Chesapeake Gray – looks like black) polish and drive as is or repaint. NOS Ivory steering wheel w orig center cap installed, orig seats in good shape. Top replaced 1980s – have all side curtains in great shape. Great driver. Goes a bit. To a good home for Best Offer closest to $9000.”
Runs and drives, but not original.
“Registered in CA as 1950 Willy’s but sits on 1980 Toyota drive train. Upgraded engine,brakes and suspension. $4,000.00 or possible trade for truck. Runs and drives good. Call after 4:00 pm”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5273971403.html
UPDATE II: This *might* have evolved into a scam. The seller agreed to sell to one buyer and provided directions to get the vehicle, but now is avoiding the buyer’s calls.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
Here is an odd one I spotted on Facebook. It reminds me of Bob’s odd Jeepster-like vehicle.
“This is a very strange “Jeep like” vehicle that is not a Jeep. I was told that it was possibly a specialty vehicle built in the 60s and that it originally had a 4 or 6 cylinder engine that the previous salvage yard owner removed and sold. 2 wheel drive. No seats or top frame. It has full length curved metal running board fenders that Jeeps never had. It also has a center console that housed the shifter. It was originally painted a coral pink color so the possibility exists that it was a resort shuttle vehicle. It is NOT, repeat NOT, a Jeep Surrey model! They look nothing like this “thing”. No engine or transmission. I saved it from a salvage yard over 10 years ago. It has 14 inch “A.J. Foyt” mag wheels that probably are original. Rusty but restorable. Buy it for $900 firm, fix it up, and have the only one out there.”
Carson is selling his Jeepster project.
https://maine.craigslist.org/for/5257120056.html
“Selling my 1968 Jeepster C-101 Commando. It was Jeep’s version of the Ford Bronco and IH Scout. It has a SOLID frame, I just painted the whole thing. Has a nice big front brushguard with D ring hooks too. Front and rear ends are good, both Dana’s with 5 bolt hubs. Front hub lockers (Warn I think), new rear leaf spring packs, and solid front ones.
It has a BUILT Dauntless 225 V-6 (Factory motor). This motor has been completely gone through! New connecting rods, Isky Cams and Cranks, Isky lifters and valves, EVERY gasket has been replaced, and I also have all the extras. New distributor cap, newer plug wires, new spark plugs, a new water pump, new alternator, and most of the hardware has been replaced with grade 8. It will need an alternator bracket and radiator.