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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
Has a variety of updates.
“350, 350th 4bbl, PS, PB, tilt column shift, New heights power rack, Disc brake front end, Nova rear, Great driver, Solid body, Emerald green paint, Tan interier, Needs convertible top material. Rear tire continental kit included.”
There may be some value here, but the seller is clear it’s a project.
“1970 Jeepster Commando. 231 Odd Fire V6, turbo 400, 3.31 axle ratio. The engine has a GM HEI conversion. Has a saginaw power steering conversion. Dual exhaust. Originally orange, was repainted in/out yellow some time ago. Complete Jeep, has roof rack and rear wind deflector. Missing rear seat. Does have some rust but not bad given the year and for being outside. The roof does unbolt so you can go topless.
Someone in the past replaced the 225 v6 with a newer 231 v6. I do not know the mileage of the jeep.
This is an old jeep, it will need attention and maintenance. You should expect this to be a complete project, expect to go through all systems. It does start, I just replaced the intake gasket, rebuilt the carb and changed the oil. Transmission shifts tight, cooling system works great, replaced thermostat and brakes work but I would still recommend towing it home to check it over.
Clean Oregon title/Bill of sale.
$2500 or reasonable offer, this is a lot nicer than the other commandos listed on CL in this price range. I am accepting offers as long as they are reasonable.”
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/6168648363.html
UPDATE: Mac’s Motor City Garage published a post on the Aluminum Alcoa Jeepster. Two or three were made. Only one is known to survive according to Jim Allen.
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/willys-overland-oddball-the-1950-alcoa-coupe/#more-55876
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750.
Seller has a variety of jeeps, as seen in the backgrounds of the photos.
“I am selling my 51 Willys Jeepster convertible. This car is in pretty good condition for 66 years old! I have started to restore it, however I am unable to finish it. Car runs and drives. Currently licensed( antique)and insured. Body is good, what little rust there was has been cut out and repaired with steel patch panels. Body is straight enough to be painted black!
Frame and undercarriage is good and solid.
New stuff includes: top(side curtains are included although not new),exhaust, tires, hubcaps, shocks, upholstery.
To be a perfect showpiece, car needs: paint, carpet, bumpers re-chromed and some other minor stuff.
Engine runs ok, I planned to rebuild it someday. Starts and runs good . Three speed transmission with overdrive, works good. Will need a clutch someday. I planned to replace the clutch when I rebuilt the motor.
Car comes with a spare 161, 6 cylinder motor, spare frame and some other misc. parts
This car is pretty solid, you could get in it and drive as-is or spend a few bucks and have a 12 to 15 thousand dollar classic.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500.
This looks like a good price.
“It’s pretty much all original, 225 Buick V-6, 3 speed manual trans, 4×4. It just had a tune-up with a new HEI ignition and new 2 barrel auto choke Holly carburetor.
I’ve only owned it for a few months, I originally bought it to build a Crawler but soon realized it would be a shame to cut up a clean survivor like this.
It was repainted by the previous owner, it’s not perfect but there is zero rust and it has lots of character.
It also comes with a metal top. $6500 OBO.”
Is there something from a ’54 here? Looks more like a Jeepster Commando.
“1954 Jeep Willy’s Rat Rod. 430 CI Buick motor with a turbo 400 automatic transmission. Supposedly LOW miles on motor and trans (60k) Plugs wires, and recent tuneup has been done recently. New locar shifter. The original Jeep frame has been notched and channeled in order to lower. Square tubing and a platform done in the rear to still be able to haul anything if needed. The front has a complete disc brake setup from speedway attached on a 50s pickup axle. The top has been chopped 8″. 20 Gallon tank fastened to the underside so the original filler neck is still used. Doors and tailgate opens and shuts, metal work has been done inside. Also has temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, volt gauge, etc. Countless hours of work has been done to this jeep and there is not another one out there like it! This car draws a crowd wherever it goes, it’s fast, loud, and mean as hell! Car comes with a clean title.”
https://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/6154942440.html
Glenn shared this rare half-cabbed Jeepster Commando.
“This Willys Jeepster is the 4X4 short bed clad in red and white. It has a Meyers 6′ plow – we bought it for plowing smaller areas. Seats presentable with brown leatherette. Body has some rust out – front and rear quarters and other areas. Previous owner was a mechanic who replaced original engine with a GM V6 and claimed engine was rebuilt. Jeep runs and drives. Auto transmission works and Meyers plow works good. A desirable little truck that would need panel repairs or drive as is.”
Looks like a fun ride.
“California Custom Jeepster with 327 Corvette engine and auto trans, Ford 9 in Rear End, Custom gauges and lights Runs and Drives Great! $10,900 or best offer.”
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/6157868490.html
Looks good.
“1967 Jeepster Sports Convertible
A R-A-R-E and hard to find model.
Only 2,327 made w/ 8701 VIN – only several hundred made with these factory options
Has ALL the most desirable factory upgrades: Power-Operated Convertible Top, Convertible Top Boot, 4-Wheel Drive, Single 4-Wheel Drive Shift Lever, Selective Drive Hubs, 225 cubic inch Dauntless V-6 Engine, Turbo-Matic Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes, Console Shift, Air Conditioning, Heater and Defroster and a period correct Blaupunkt AM/FM/SW Radio.
Comes with impeccable provenance, I’m the 3rd owner, purchased in 2001.
The car is rust free, Nevada and California car since 1967, with ONLY 73,205 original miles.
Has good paint and mechanical condition, like new condition Convertible Top, Upholstery and Carpet
Comes with extra parts, service manuals, Kaiser sales brochures, Willys color print ads, etc.
SALE only, NO TRADES – $15,500 cash
Serious inquiries only.”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6156725667.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $8600.
Could be a good price.
“Lightning 6 Engine
3-Speed w/ Overdrive
Absolutely Stunning! We have tons of documentation on the restoration of this beautiful 49′ Jeepster!The interior has been completely re-upholstered and it looks amazing! New chrome, new brakes, new tires, fresh engine tune-up and she drives fantastic!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000
“1950 WILLYS Jeepster 6cyl. 3Speed OverDrive.
very nice condition, 78,000 miles.”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/6128052920.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9950.
Could be a good price.
“This Jeepster has had a frame off restoration. I would not call it show room quality, but very nice and presents well. The engine has been rebuilt and it is ready to drive. There were roughly only 20,000 of these made and they are very difficult to find. The interior has all been redone and I could not find any rust on it. It has never seen the rain. The restore job was done about 20 years ago. I drove it up to my house and the gentleman I bought it from drove it around also. The title is clean.”
