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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
This looks like a good price on a nice Jeepster.
“willys jeepster. very rare, only 654 were made with the 6 cyl in 1949. has 3 spd with overdrive and the continental kit. runs and drives like a dream! red with white convertable top and red interior. older restoration.”
A diamond in the rough? Or just rough?
“Original condition, complete 1949 Jeepster. Parked (and hasn’t been run) since 1970. Was running when parked. All there, little rust, great project. Call or text 301-606-3893.”
http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3397749994.html
This looks in good shape.
“Runs, shifts, stops and drives good!!! Nice clean looking car, top is in good shape. Just traded in on a new Chrysler. Has overdrive and is still a 6 volt system. Being sold as exempt mileage If you have any questions feel free to call or email me. matt@laportechrysler.com 219-326-6850 ask for Matt”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This appears in good shape.
“1949 Willys Jeepster. 6cyc. 3 speed. good glass and tires. Side curtains. runs great. original paint. currently licenced-it’s a survivor”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $23,998.
This sure looks nice. It’s not too far away from me.
“This 1950 Willys Jeepster was a frame-up restoration. Almost everything is new. 100’s of hours are in the beauty. Call Adam to make an appointment to see this one of a kind
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Lots of power for exploring Idaho.
“49 willys jeepster has small block 400 engine in it. realy awesome car, with low miles. alot of chrome, and brass on this beauty. im asking $12,000 for it, but open to negotiate on price”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
Nice Jeepster.
“1949 Willys Jeepster fully restored six-cylinder / convertible. Clear title. Excellent investment and also a great toy!”
You don’t see a plow on a Jeepster too often.
“1968 Willy Jeepster Commander Convertible with plow – 4 wheel drive -V6 cyl – 3speed standard transmission – runs good but needs total restoration work, brakes – Needs body work and rust work – frame is ok (I have new clutch, steering knuckle and other extra parts). $1,500.00 obo”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3288098122.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Original 1949 Jeepster — NOT restored, but no dings, no rust. The interior is clean. The previous owner replaced the head gasket on the original 134 c. i. flathead engine and I replaced the six-volt battery, all belts, hoses, and radiator and did an oil change — all less than six months ago. The top frame and original side curtain frames are fine, but the top needs new fabric and both it and the side curtains need new plastic for the windows. The brake shoes all are at about 75%, but the I can’t open the master cylinder so I don’t know if the lines are bad or the master cylinder might be, but in either case the brakes DO NOT work. I have priced a master cylinder online at $69. The three-speed transmission with overdrive and clutch are strong, but the synchro appears to be bad. Sometimes it will go into gear just fine, other times it grinds. I spoke with a Jeepster guy in Florida who says he will do a complete transmission rebuild for $295 plus shipping. I have driven the Jeepster around my property (without the brakes) and the steering seems fine. It accelerates well, does not smoke (except when first started for about 30 seconds if it’s been sitting for several weeks) and doesn’t make any strange sounds. I was going to do a full restoration on it, but too many projects are ahead of it in line. The only damage I have seen is a hole about 2 inches in diameter on the side of the driver seat (shown in photos), a piece chipped off the right side rear seat step (shown in photos), and the hubcap on the spare tire has a crack in it . . . more on eBay”
This looks in very good shape.
” THIS IS AN UNCIRCULATED, EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL 1950 WILLYS JEEPSTER MAILER BROCHURE. NEVER STAMPED, WRITTEN ON OR MAILED. SIZE IS 8 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ AND UNFOLDS TO 16 1/2″ X 22″. CODE VJ73M1 AND DATED 3/50.”
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
This is an unusual Jeepster. I wish the pics were larger.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS A VERY NICE ONE OF A KIND 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VERY NICE STREET ROD THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS THIS IS IT FROM THE CUSTOM PAINT TO THE CHEVROLET 350 DRIPPING IN CHROME. POWERD BY A NEW 350 MOTOR 350 TRANS MUSTANG TWO FRONT END POWER STEERING. THIS IS A ALL STEEL BODY WITH A REMOVIBLE HARD TOP WITH GLASS CAPPER ON THE BACK”
These might be interesting to Jeepster Memorabilia Collectors.
“These are 7 original artwork prints from Willys-Overland. Prints depict a Carburetor (painted with overlay, not dated, 24×14), Fuel pump (painted with overlay, dated 9-22-49, 19×16), Oiling system (painted with overlay, dated 12-2-52, 20×17), Fuel system (painted with overlay, Dated 45-50, 23×12), Exhaust system (paintd with overlay, dated 12-5-51, 22×14) Exhaust system (painted, no date, 15×13) Brake system (painted with overlay, 11-17-49, 28×19). These were created for use in the production of factory parts manuals. Worn and aged but good display items.”
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UPDATE: Sold. No Price was listed.
(07/15/2012) Looks like it will make a good project.
“For sell or trade is a willys jeep it has a chevy lt1 350 with aluminum heads and high rise intake motor is new it has a automatic transmission new breaks and lines it needs to be finished put together have everything to do so.looking for a v8 mustang but would consider other trades. Also have a 81 project camaro a 01 honda civic a Mossburg 12 ga. Pump let me no what u have. Thanks”
Dave is trying to sell this nice looking Commando. The engine has been pulled.
“Motor and transmission overhauled before I bought it. Motor job went bad (2,500 miles). Motor is partially disassembled. Included with the sale are the parts shown, also including a few pieces not shown:
NOS hood
NOS grille
OEM grille
NOS right front fender
NOS inner fenders
NOS doors (pair)
NOS rear wheels (pair)
NOS left side door post
NOS rear floor section
NOS rear valance (portion below bumper)
NOS tailgate (not same as one on car –no bump-out for spare tire)
NOS tail light lenses
NOS headlight bezels
NOS tail light housings (pair)
A useable 258 block and crankshaft
Original spare tire in place. Body is in good condition, with a few places needing attention. Paint job was done in original color many years ago. Mileage is 102,000 + Prior owner probably intended to keep it forever, hence all the NOS parts. Vehicle was garage kept. Will not sell parts separately.
Price: $5,400
Please contact Dave at:
Phone: (610) 944-7537
e-mail: dave82c20@verizon.net”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/bd/sale/adb226/adb226.html
UPDATE: Was $7900. **SOLD**
This looks nice.
“1950 Willys Jeepster Very Good Shape New paint and top 4cylinder f head, 3 speed / overdrive, radial tires, all original drive, not modified. Fun car to drive with good gas mileage”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(10/29/2011) This looks nice.
“For sale is a willys Jeepster,4 cyl,3 speed manuel W/overdrive.I took it in trade for a caddy I sold aprox 3 years ago.It runs ,stops & drives great for an old car.It is completely original and there are no known problems.Int is red,outside is green with black accents and top is green.There is no rust in vehicle,but 2 small areas in the floor pan have been patched in the past.U can take this one to the car show tommorrow.”
I thought these were a neat photos of the Jeepster assembly line with a CJ-2A in the background.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
Looks good.
“48 Willys Jeepster, 3 speed manual trans, 350 Corvette engine. Low miles since rebuild. A real head turner! Asking $14,500 OBO”
It’s drivetrain has been updated, but sure looks solid.
“This 1949 Jeepster is a good driver with a 289 automatic transmission, a mustang drivetrain, baby blue exterior, blue interior, and a white convertible top. Asking $5,000 or best offer. Call Bob at 810-793-6421.”
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3064664716.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $37,900.
Nice Jeepster, but must have the Scottsdale premium added to the price. I’ll bet driving it does put a smile on your face, as suggested by the seller.
The price looks good.
“1949 Jeepster runs and drives great. New interior, new paint job, and very sharp looking. Call 810-679-3476 and ask for Clare.”
http://porthuron.craigslist.org/cto/3052276755.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/11/2012) This looks like a nice rig. I wonder what work is needed.
“This Willy Jeepster is 4 Wheel Drive & Has a Studebaker V-8.
With a little TLC, this Can be a Sweet Car.
MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER / NO TRADES PLEASE
(707) 586 7900”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3047584236.html
Unclear if it runs.
“Classic car for sale perfect for car lovers who enjoy restoration. 85,000 original miles. 4 cylinder, original engine and body. $2000 or best offer.”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3043056877.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,900
That is one of the cleanest heads I’ve ever seen in a jeep.
“This is a stunning example of a1951 “Willys-Jeepster”. Almost impossible to find with only 19,131 produced from 1948-1951 and ONLY 5,845 from 1950-1951. The Jeepster is a two-wheel-drive convertible designed by Brooks Stevens. Stevens and Willys knew that returning World War II GIs would scoop up these fun-loving drop-tops as soon as they rolled off the assembly line, they are perhaps one of the most interesting vehicles in the storied off-road maker’s past: a sporty automobile rather than an off-road vehicle, this open-bodied car very rare and highly collectable, also it has secured a spot in history as the last true phaeton offered by a major domestic automaker. This Jeepster has a very recent extensive restoration only about 500 miles. The (new)paint and body are in excellent shape with proper lines and gaps. New chrome, new wiring, new rubber, new glass you get the idea. Only 84,954 original miles. Powered by the original Lighting flathead 6 cylinder which is a cast-iron 148.5-cu.in. block featuring a 3- x 3.50-inch bore and stroke, four mains and solid lifters, all working together to develop 72hp at 4,000 rpm with 6.42:1 compression(ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE 1951). Driven by its original 3-speed manual transmission with OVERDRIVE, ZERO RUST ZERO RUST REPAIR, up graded to a 12 volt system, period correct bias belted 3 inch White walls, original Willys hub caps and trim rings, original Willys steering wheel and factory gauges,( oil, temp. and water replaced with upgraded aftermarket gauges), new interior, original(Red) interior is in excellent condition and is included with the sale, new top, original side windows, rear steps, lots of restoration receipts, even touch up-paint. This super-cool ride will go 60-70 miles an hour on the freeway all day long. Very dependable, total blast to drive. Now on display at the home of “over the top cars””
No pics provided. I’m not sure why the odd date, unless it has a more modern chassis.
“331± AC Virginia State Fairgrounds Complex, Caroline Co.,
Home of the State Fair of Virginia
INTELLECTUAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION: Closes Thurs, May 24, beginning at 2 PM
Inspection: Tuesday, May 22nd, 10 AM – 4 PM.
1980 Willys Jeepster Conv.”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1425297&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0