UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD**
(12/01/2014) Looks good for the price.
“49 Willys Jeepster. Runs great, new brakes, top and gas tank. $6500 obo or may trade for tow car.”
1949 Jeepster Adrian, MI **SOLD**
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1948 Jeepster El Segundo, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500.
Seller must sell.
“Moving to Thailand, must sell my collection.
This is one of my favorites. Live at the beach and drive every day. This car attracts more attention than 100k cars that frequent the streets.
Buick V-6, power steering and automatic transmission make cruising a laid back art form.
Will miss this car much, it has been very dear to me. Give it a loving home. Low ballers save your breath!”
1949 Jeepster Westlake, TX $11,950
Looks solid.
“1949 Willys Jeepster with original Overdrive option
Yellow w/ Black accent (original colors)
Road worthy, driven several times a week
All original
Good upholstery, solid side curtain frames and cover top structure with wood nailers
Sale includes: extra engine, hood, hood latches, rear trim at spare tire, 1949 Texas Plate, new clutch, new steering wheel, new horn button, “new” rebuilt 6 volt radio, new 6 volt battery, rebuilt starter, new brakes, rare original air cleaner”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4812519082.html
1949 Jeepster Ipswich, MA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was $4000. Ad expired. Probably still available. **Status Unknown**
(09/13/2014) If it runs, it may be worth a look.
“1949 Willys Jeepster, 6 cylinder, original owner, red convertible”
1949 Jeepster Sturgeon Bay, WI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Looks like a quality Jeepster.
“1949 Willys Jeepster, Really Fun Car in Excellent Condition, New Top, Side Curtains and Interior, Call for complete information and pictures:”
1950 Jeepster Nampa, ID **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500
Looks good.
“1950 Willies Jeepster parked at Nampas 1 2 sellit park & sell lot in Nampa 2919 garrety blvd & Kings corner . Stop in and check it out.”
1949 Jeepster Encinitas, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** $6800.
(12/19/2013) This Jeepster deserves a closer look. “Rare 1949 Willys Jeepster. Runs great. A FUN CAR! Needs minor TLC. Great overall condition. Has a V 8 with 3 Speed manual on the floor. Top in excellant condition. Needs a new home. Excellant parade car!”
1949 Jeepster Scotts Valley, CA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $8500.
This might be a good price.
“1949 Willys Jeepster
It runs!
Completely stock. 4 cylinder, 3 speed with overdrive. New OEM wiring, flusurd & sealed gas tank with new sending unit, 5 new tires, new carpet & upholstery- many new parts and more to install. Partial brake job…have new brake shoes, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. Have all the parts to rebuild front suspension. New shocks, battery. Email for more information… Too much to list.
Fun car !! Increasing in value. $8500.00”
1949 Jeepster Colerain, OH $10,500
That’s one tall gearshift!
“49 Willies Jeepster, 302 Automatic, C4 Trany, Black custom Pin stripe, custom interior, A Must See
$10,500 or Best offer”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/4766102496.html
1948 Jeepster Middleton, WI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900.
Looks like a good price.
“Starts, runs and drives. Very solid, straight body, strong engine, no rust, good floors and interior, repainted 30 years ago, always garaged, good brakes, clutch, transmission and rear end. Lights work. Has optional Borg Warner overdrive.
This Jeepster needs some minor attention, but I have too many other cars ahead of it. Needs:
Tires
Muffler (has a rattle)
Dashboard overdrive cable (Overdrive works, but it’s switched on and off by a push/pull cable)
Top needs restitching (or a brand new top is $395)
Wiper motor repair
Air cleaner cover
Passenger side wing window glass
Some cosmetic items”
1950 Jeepster Hooks, TX $15,000
Looks solid.
“title in hand. NO TRADES. please no emails asking if i have it. if you are reading this ad, i still have it. There are 3 on ebay- one for $17,500 one for $23,000 and one for $30,000”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4746009153.html
1950 Jeepster Albuquerque, NM $7500
Might be a good price.
“Rebuilt flathead 6 engine and rebuilt transmission. Needs new paint for complete restoration. No rust. Drives great!”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/4737993181.html
1971 Jeepster Commando Sandusky, OH **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was $10,000. **Status Unknown**.
Bob forwarded an add for this good looking Jeepster Commando.
“1971 jeep jeepster commando, buick 3.8 dauntless v6 400 turbo auto, show quality, never seen salt, florida jeep, 22,000 original miles yea 22,000 miles, won a few trophies with it and only had it at a few shows, I don’t have a top, if I keep it I had a quote for a Amish built top with the framing for $400 buck in Shilo, Ohio trade mopars??? Or a really nice side by side polaris razr razor or ??? Also have a 1965 plymouth barracuda and 49 international KB2 truck that im willing to trade all 3 for a 70 to71 E BODY MOPAR,,,,,,,,”
1948 Jeepster Huron, OH $12,000
Has a few updates. Looks good in the pics.
“This Jeepster is not original and does need some body work. It has an automatic transmission out of a ford and also a 4 cyl. Out of a ford. I have a lot of parts that come with it. I have extra fenders,new rockers and floor panels. It is drive able. I would prefer to just sell.”
http://sandusky.craigslist.org/cto/4728180880.html
1948 Jeepster Kingston, RI **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $10,000.
This is a nice looking Jeepster.
“* Brand new 283 Chevy custom crate engine
This 1948 Jeepster had a complete ground up restoration and modification ending earlier this year. The only mileage since then was to a car show where it won the Peoples Choice Award. …
* Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
* Hedman headers
* Edelbrock Performer 1403 4 barrel carburetor
* MSD digital ignition
* Zoops power steering pump
* Rebuilt TH350 automatic transmission
* Ford Mustang II front axle
* Ford 8″ posi-traction rear axle
* New exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers
* Dolphin instruments”
1949 Jeepster Smithtown, NY **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was ‘Make Offer’. Now Status Unknown.
(04/06/2014) Looks like it may have been a Shrine club jeep.
“1949 Willys Jeepster
134 CU IN 4 cylinder engine
60 hp
3 speed manual transmission w/overdrive
Drum brakes”
Jeepster Pin on eBay
Here’s a neat vintage pin. No idea how old it is. Anyone know?
View all of the sellers items on eBay
1951 Jeepster Harahan, LA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
It’s a good looking Jeepster.
“1951 Willy’s Jeepster S/B Late Model Running Gear. Run’s & Shift’s Great. Good Tires..Top & Bucket Seats. May Swap For A Fishing Boat (MAKE A GOOD OFFER NO LOW BALLERS)”
1949 Jeepster Morton, IL **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $10,500.
Ready for the road.
“Nice little Willys Jeepster. Runs good with it’s 350 v/8 engine & auto transmission. New upholstery,
like new top and side curtains,new dual exhaust,starter,tires, 12v battery,rebuilt radiator.
The wheels are 15in. chrome reverse with baby moons. Floors and frame is solid,no visable rust,but has some filler in rockers.”
1949 Jeepster Apex, NC **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4995.
Does not run, but looks to have potential. It is part of an estate sale.
“1949 Willy’s Overland Jeepster
Original 4 cyl. Flathead Engine with 3 Speed Manual, Original Bumper, Hub-caps, Cream Color Leather Seats, Radio, Side Curtains, Paint
Good Condition but non-running
Fun Vehicle for the Beach
Missing Steering Column Willy Cap, Needs New Battery, Brakes or Brake Fluid.
Needs TLC,
Only 2,960 1949 Jeepster’s ever Produced
53,000+ Original Miles
Transferable Title
Garage kept Last Five Years
Will be Part of a Huge Estate/Tag Sale this Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 2: pm only
No Pre-sales.”
1948 Jeepster Kennebunk, ME **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Glenn spotted this Jeepster at a great price (assuming it runs).
“1948 Willys Jeepster, 4 cyl., top complete but dry rotted, 4 new side curtain inserts.”
1949 Jeepster Marshalltown, IA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Looks great for the price.
“FUN! FUN! FUN! Ready for parades. 1949 Willy’s Jeepster. Older restoration. Could use some TLC. Runs, drives, stops well. Good twenty footer.”
1950 Jeepster Gurnee, IL $4999
Runs and drives.
“Want a classic that is original? It runs, it drives….very original including engine. I love this car but need room in garage. Take care of her for me.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/4659228128.html
Brooks Stevens Concept Drawings and Model
Patrick found this great series of pages hosted by the Milwaukee Art Museum. The site contains over 160 Brooks Stevens drawings and models. Wagon, FCs, DJs, and Wagoneers are included. Start here to see all of the concept photos and drawings.
Patrick put together this animated GIF which shows the different noses Brooks considered.
This is an August 1946 Jeepster concept:
Brooks Stevens Jeepster 1946-08-01
These DJ concepts are always interesting:
http://archive.mam.org/brooks-stevens/search.php?s=100&type=search&search=jeep
1948 Jeepster Farmington, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
Nice looking Jeepster.
“New top, New side windows, Nice interior, Runs and Drives good. Everything works! “
