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Bill spotted this ex-shriner jeep for sale.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-1949-willys-overland-jeepster/7209447022.html
“V8, automatic, shriner parade car.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
Looks in good shape.
“1949 Willys Jeepster
Another car from my parents collection. They purchased it over 15 years ago from Idaho. Someone did a great job with the later model change over V8 and Auto Transmission, 400 Pontiac Engine. Looks like console and some interior also came from a Pontiac Firebird.
2 wheel drive. We did a minor freshen up restoration including cleaning fuel lines, new brake lines, new battery and new distributor.
No Rust! Convertible Top and Interior are very clean and well taken care of. Starts, Runs and Drives Great.
Really fun convertible car. Prices right. No DISAPPOINTMENTS!”
Runs and drives. Powered by Ford.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-george-1950-willys-jeepster/7205133897.html
“This very rare 1950 Willys Jeepster is one of only 5,845 cars built this year. A total of 19,132 Jeepsters were ever made in the years 1948, 1949, and 1950. Compare that to the one year numbers of the 1965 Mustang at 559,451 cars, and you can see just how rare they are. This one is a real Unicorn, because it has zero cancer anywhere I have looked. The areas where they typically rust are just beautiful. The power is from a more modern Ford; it is a 2.3 Liter overhead cam engine that runs very well, and has considerably more horsepower than the original Flathead 4, plus it has Electronic Ignition and a new 60 amp Alternator. The transmission is a freshly rebuilt C-4 3 speed automatic. The original fuel and amp gauge work great as do the aftermarket Oil, Water, and Amp Gauges. The top is in decent condition; just needs a window sewn in. No side curtains, but they are easy to come by. To be a 35K show car it will need new paint and some work done to it, but you can drive it home as it is! This is a real bargain at 8500.”
Has updated powertrain.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/damascus-1949-jeep-willys-jeepster/7203710872.html
“1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER
NO RUST!
MUSTANG 200 6 CYL ENGINE
C-4 AUTOMATIC TRANS MISSION
RUNS AND DRIVES EXCELLENT!
LEATHER INTERIOR
NEW TIRES
TOP WITH SIDE CURTAINS (CLEAR WINDOWS)
$13,500 OBO INTERESTING TRADES?”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $8900.
Has some updates.
“1950 Willys Jeepster. Excellent body. V-6, at, ps. Modern front seats. No top. Runs, drives, stops. Restore, or drive as is. Bill of Sale. $8,900.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9950.
(09/04/2020) Looks like a fun ride.
“1949 Jeepster 2dr Cabriolet, very good condition, 302 V8, C4 Trans, Mustang II front suspension, Rack & Pinion Pwr Strg. Newer tires, Good brakes, Runs Great lots of power. Full top and Lexan side curtains keeps it dry in the rain. Good wipers and Heater.”
Seller took this as part of a trade.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/la-crosse-1948-willys-jeepster/7191824523.html
“1948 jeepster, in good condition, took in on trade but thinking of selling, just don’t have much time, frame totally under coated, mustang 2 font end with disc brakes, ford 9″ rear with possi, chevy 350 with a blower, turbo 350 transmission. It’s a very cool old car, still needs some finishing, stock seats have new covers, needs a new top, door panels and some finishing, paint has some scuffs but I like that look, possible trades for same value, family boat plus cash or part classic car trade considered 14,500obo”
This auction takes place THURSDAY October 15 in Uniontown, Ohio.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3478739.html
“1948 Willys Jeepster, motor is of an original style and may be correct for the car, paint is adequate and seats and top are good, body and frame are solid, it is said to run and drive – 1988 Jaguar, 2000 Mercedes Benz and 1948 Willys Jeepster have all been stored in climate controlled building.”
Might be a good price if it runs and drives as advertised.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/773564976801864/
“67 Jeepster, runs and drives but needs work. Body has had some work done, needs new top, I have extra doors and tailgate. Mileage is unknown. Needs to be rewired, interior is in use able shape. Has had brake work and suspension work done.might trade for fishing boat or golf cart of equal value.it will need to be towed due to bad tires. Call [hidden information], leave message if I don’t answer, thanks for looking”
This unique 36-page Jeepster sales tool aimed at the Willys-Overland sales force likely underscores a general lack of understanding about the Jeepster. It was a different enough vehicle from the utilitarian wagons, trucks and universal jeeps that the sales force may have had a challenge selling it to their standard clientele. That’s the only reason I can think that W-O created this document. I have not seen similar documents for other models.
Note that at one point the document argues that the Jeepster is NOT a convertible and NOT a sedan, but a SPORTS PHAETON. Bill pointed out to me that, like him, I always pronounced Phaeton “Fay-ton”, with an accent on the first syllable. However, he saw a newsreel the other day and the voice-over pronounced it more like ‘Fay-et-on’ or ‘Fay-uh-ton; distinctly three syllables.
Moreover, the dictionary suggests that a Phaeton is pretty much a convertible or a touring open air car, rooted in a word for an open air four-wheeled wagon. Perhaps some more knowledgeable can distinguish between a Phaeton and a convertible??
Some of these pages worked better when shown together, so I’ve sewn together a few of them …
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $10,700.
(09/18/2020) Looks road ready.
“49 Willy’s Jeepster. 4 cyl. 3 speed”
Could be worth a look at this price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331031871303553/
“1950 WILLYS JEEPSTER- NEEDS TO BE RESTORED GOOD CONDITION FOR THE AGE-”
UPDATE: Still Available. There’s another one that was for sale in Springfield that has a red grille rather than a yellow grille.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/233372824774424
” Sir Ed Griffin has to sell his 1949 Jeepster, V8 engine, has new tires, 2 sets of hubcaps, a new top, needs a little TLC it has been sitting for about a year. He is asking $4750.00 or make him an offer.”
This seller has a Jeepster Convertible ($3900 … and looks pretty solid) and a Jeepster Comando ($3000), both projects, that he’ll sell for $6000 combined.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/630553621215872/
“Yellow jeepster commander did run and drive solid frame and floors needs restoration mostly body work and cosmetics $3000 . The second Jeep is a 1965 jeepster alot more rare does not run but come with an extra motor and for the most part besides needing a top and body work is pretty solid as well. I would 3900.00 for that one. These are an older version of a Jeep cj or Jeep Wrangler unlimited. Really cool and worth big money once they are restored. I will sell the pair for 6000.00 cash no less just make them go away. Please no low ball offers”
Looks complete. Maybe the rust isn’t too bad?
https://altoona.craigslist.org/for/d/boswell-1948-willys-overland-jeepster/7175351109.html
“3 speed with over drive. Does not run.”
This nice looking Jeepster Convertible will be auctioned on Saturday, September 5th.
http://www.silverauctions.com/auction_view.php?eventid=322&lotid=97863
The odometer reads 9471 miles, but the grille pitting suggests to me the mileage is higher? Maybe the actual mileage is 109471?
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/longview-1971-hurst-jeepster/7183017443.html
Needs some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329664551521152/
“Classic car. In need of TLC. If your looking for a classic car and like to restore them, this car is for you. I dont know much about the car itself but I made this post for my mother”
Blaine spotted this combo for sale. Could be a good value for the right person.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/yakima-jeepsters-plus-parts-bodies/7169216562.html
“1967 2 – Jeepsters plus parts bodies
All go together. Have Titles.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,250.
Appears in good shape.
“Car has been finished a few years ago and has been parked inside. With a cover on it. Very Rare 2 wd Is located in Mc Cook, Illinois”
Has updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/299337241120210/
“1950 Willys Jeepster hot rod! V8 Chevy drivetrain, 350 engine and trans”
Who wants to see just what’s under those side panels?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727732281102094/
“1968 Jeep Camando, V-6, runs and drives great”
Not sure how much value is here. Isn’t running.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/638969723389764/
“1950 willys jeepster , it has been converted to 4×4, has amc v8, manual trans, powersteering, power brakes, it’s a neat project, exterior seems solid, has had floor work. Hasn’t ran in a while, engine turns free, frame is solid, has some spare parts inside, interiors not correct, 5000.00”
Here’s a project that TJ spotted. Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331233538260819/
“Mostly there. Needs everything. Thought I would have more time, but I don’t. Extra motors available. L134 block in it, no head. Possible delivery. Paperwork for title. Have an inline 6, an f head, and a 1992 cummins available also. Please don’t ask if it is available, it is. Might consider a trade.”
Looks in good shape. It’s listed as a ‘1946’.
https://eastky.craigslist.org/cto/d/pikeville-jeepster-willys/7167329983.html
“1946 Jeepster
Great condition
Runs great
Garage kept
Will consider trade on a mini backhoe”
