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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It runs, but needs work.
“49′ Willy’s Jeepster with 327 small block Chevrolet, turbo 350 w/9-in Ford rear-end. Needs total restoration, engine runs. Great rat-rod project. Have original clear title shown by appointment”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $38990
Nice looking Jeepster.
This 1948 Willys-Overland Jeepster VJ2 two door Pheaton convertible (Stock # B8034) is available in our Fairfield, CA showroom and any inquiries may be directed to us at 707-748-4000 or via email at Sales@SpecialtySales.com.
This is powered by a flathead V8.
“its time to sell my pride and joy 50 willys overland jeepster ford flathead 8ba engine t-5 bw trans, ford rear custom paint and pinstripes, new top, new upholstery, rack and pinyon front. this car will cruise down the freeway all day and is a real head turner. don’t have the bucks there are many lendors that loan on collector cars like hagerty etc.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/4267113930.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Looks like there is some parts value here at the very minimum.
“1951 Jeepster Willys 1951 Willys Jeepster Roadster. Last registered in 1972, I have the registration and plate. This is a project car and needs complete restoration. Engine did turn over when I purchased two years ago.”
Jerry forwarded this Jeepster that was featured in Rod Action Magazine.
“3” Chopped Jeepster. Professionly built in 1993. Featured in Rod Action Magazine in 1993. Roller rockers, dual feed Holley, Crane Cam, Tubbed. Narrowed Ford 9″ Detroit Lockers, Mustang front end Art Morrison Ladder Bars w/coil overs. B & M Shifter, driveline loop, stainless FlowMasters 2 1/2 exhaust. Lacarra wheel. Auto Meter Monster Tach.
This is a very well built car. It could use a top. Estimated cost is $1,000
I have many more pictures if you’re serious. I’m open to trades. Call Keith at 941.567.4911 (H) or 941.345.0600 (C)”
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/4206372073.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
Engine is not running.
“Here we have a very solid 1949 Willys Jeepster ( Arguably the most desirable & loved American autos ever made, only about 9,000 Jeepsters 4 x 2 were made between 1946 & 1949 ) this one with a Buick V6 transplant & two speed power Glide! Car was restored about 12 years ago. We to tooled around with our kids in her for about 6 summer but now car is not running, I believe it has a bad ground somewhere -car is dead when you turn the key. Very hard to find a Jeepster in this good a condition – but will certainly need some TLC – some minor body work & a new Vinyl a top will definitely be needed. Note: I do have a set of the original rims.
Family love affair may be over – but this is not a fire sale, but we’re throwing it out there to see if there are any interested Parties. My guess is it should sell between $3,500 & $5,500 bring your best offer”
It’s a project.
“48 Willys hot rod, new small block chevy motor, 400 trans ford 9″rear end, tilt steering colum, custom gauges, ready for you to finish your way
(970)394-4597 $4500 would concider trade. No text please”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/4228761641.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500
(11/09/2013) As you can see, the interior needs a little work.
“1949 Jeepster
Body is in great shape, needs interior, 327 sbc, turbo 350 transmission, 391 pos. rear, custom trailer to match.
for more info call Joe @
704-279-8820”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4178975237.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
This still needs some work of some kind.
“I HAVE A 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER UNFINISHED PROJECT, JUST PAINTED, HAS CHEVY 350 V/8 AND 350 AUTO, TRANS AM REAR END, MUSTANG 2 FRONT END. I HAVE THE TOP BOWS AND ALL THE CHROME ASKING”
UPDATE: II: Thie Buick shown below was featured in the Jan 1950 issue of Popular Science (pg 99)
http://books.google.com/books?id=vSwDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
UPDATE: Javier provided the following information. I guess there was some competition among the ranches? Below are two photos of other hunting vehicles.
He wrote, This is very similiar to one of the hunting cars used on the King Ranch. The Kenndy Ranch mentioned in the arcticle is adajcent to the King Ranch. Below is a picture of the car made for the King Ranch. (From this link to the University of Texas)
Here’s the hunting wagon from Texas featured on eWillys a couple years ago (seems I’ve deleted the original post related to it:
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David Silberman forwarded this unusual photo from a rare April 1951 issue of Willys Salesbuilder. This one looks like it might have been build on a Jeepster platform.
From this same issue are these two parade float photos:
