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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4750.
(11/29/2018) Project.
https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/49-jeepster-convertible/6771587385.html
“Do you want a great Jeepster to fix-up, I have a jeep I haven’t got a chance to get it going right
– – this Jeepster is complete and original and it turns over fine I have had it running !!! I think it needs new points and a clean gas tank!!!!!
this has the convertible top covering but will need it replaced as it has shrunk over time”
The buy-it-now price is $10,950. Seller will accept offers. Has a damaged from bumper.
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“These Jeepster Convertibles are very rare, records indicate that fewer than 3,000 were made from 1967-’69. I purchased this Jeepster in 2015, from the second owner in Grants New Mexico. He was a WWII B-17 navigator who flew over 16 bombing missions over Nazi Germany, and wrote a couple books about his experiences (Google Flak Happy, Authorhouse).
Anyways, he purchased it in 1971 in Patterson, California from a new Chevy dealer. He used it as his family car for several years, and even pulled a 16′ travel trailer for family vacations. I have several slide show slides (remember those?) of his travels with the Jeep back in the 1970’s. In 1986, he brought it to New Mexico, where it has resided ever since. Being a southwestern vehicle its entire life, there is very little rust (primarily surface rust). The Jeepster has 92,000 original miles.
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Looks nice.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-jeepster/6758469428.html
“Jeep Willys Jeepster 1950
Numbers Matching Flathead 3 Speed
Sharp Red w/Windows
Runs/drives good
All stock
Older Restoration
Includes all side windows”
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579184052554298
“Good running jeepster, nice top. Could use cosmetic restoration, but nice patina as it is, and very solid. Top is very nice, and decent interior.”
Could be a good price. Runs?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1867770570005473
“Jeepster commando 4×4 special 4 speed manual”
This sure looks beautiful. Might not be a bad price given its condition.
“Rare 1969 Jeepster Convertible, 8701, only 136 made this last year of production. Good interior and exterior, except typical Jeepster dents on hood. Garaged in Palm Springs, California.”
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/762462477432480
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4600.
Has a tiny bit of rust. Could be worth a look.
“All original small rocker area needs patch. Just spent 900 on new brakes. Runs good but carb tempermental. 2 new front tires all emblems intact rear seat in good condition.”
It runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1901955246563347
“Runs great.225 hurricane motor.but is still a project.willing to trade for something more of a daily driver”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8100.
(10/26/2018) No description provided.
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster-for-sale/6749659925.html
“All original, been stored for 40 years. Top & seats have been re-upholstered, 4-cylinder, L-head motor with 3-speed transmission. Engine has been kept lubed & turned every couple months while stored.”
Could be a good price.
https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeepster/6747654061.html
“1948 Willys Jeepster Convertible
59,000 original miles
Straight 4 cylinder runs excellent
Brand new water pump, battery, and full wiring harness
CLEAN TITLE
3 speed on the tree with overdrive
$7500 obo”
No pics provided.
https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/49-jeepster-convertible/6744985517.html
“Do you want a great Jeepster to fix-up, I have a jeep I haven’t got a chance to get it going right
– – this Jeepster is complete and original and it turns over fine I have had it running !!! I think it needs the new points and a clean gas tank!!!!!
this has the convertible top covering but will need it replaced as it has shrunk over time”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
It’s a project.
“Its time to make some room for other projects, so my somewhat rare “Jeepster” has to go. Not many were made! These were only made for 3 years from 48′ to 50′ and are one of the rarer early Willy’s vehicles – don’t miss your chance to pick up a great example of this unique vehicle!
This project 1948 Willys Jeepster originally from southern California. Has the 134 cu in, 4 cylinder engine with 1barrel carb and 3-speed overdrive transmission all stock Jeepster. Body has all original paint and the interior has the seat frames and top bows. Car currently does not run, and needs a starter and fuel tank.
The good stuff:
This Jeepster is pretty much complete with all trim, but needs new glass (see pics)
Current tires will hold air for transport.
Rear “continental” spare tire mount all there (see pics)
Have original radio (currently out of vehicle)
Stuff that requires some TLC:
Has a few small rust through areas in the drivers/passengers floor, one small area near drivers rocker (see pics).
Retractable top is missing one latch
Missing glove box lock and has a damaged dash gauge assembly
Should be trailered, can’t be driven on trailer or car hauler.”
It looks like a good restoration project.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/1950-vintage-willys-jeepster/6737315839.html
“This vintage 1950 Willys Jeepster is the perfect vintage car to refurbish/restore for any car enthusiast who wants to own a classic. For sale to best offer. Serious offers only. Pay cash only. Pick up at location.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(12/12/2017) Interior could use a little TLC.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/d/1949-jeep-willys-overlander/6730199259.html
“Very nice barn find Jeepster Overland with a good running flat head.
Car is original and in good condition, no rust.
Open to trades”
Not a bad price, as there is value here in parts, but still a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/299872340850142
“This is a toy needs some work fun project runs and drives it’s a 1948 Willy’s body on 1966 jeepstar frame lots of new parts has 231 Buick engine with automatic pretty much complete needs hood has bikini top new soft top new tank all lights work good exhaust pretty neat ride 4×4 works good has tow bar”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
(08/17/2018) Has an engine with a WWII head.
“1948 Willys Jeepster Overland for parts. The floor boards are severely rusted but it has a ton of useable and restorable parts. The drivetrain is complete. All of the frame work for the convertible top is still there. It isn’t really a builder quality chassis but I have seen worse starts to projects! It has NO TITLE. It spent well over 40 years inside a semi trailer. Sold complete only, AS-IS.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Might make a good project?
“For Sale: 1949 Jeepster, V6 engine automatic (engine bad). Mustang II front suspension, S-10 rear. Good top, a little rust on front floor board. $4,000.”
Looks good for the price.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeepster/6718399484.html
“Convertible. 350 Olds engine. Turbo 350 transmission. S 10 rear end. Mustang II front end. Power rack and pinion steering. Power disc brakes front, drum on rear. Tilt steering wheel. Replaced water pump, timing chain and gear, carb rebuilt. Good convertible top. Runs and drives good. Fun car reasonably priced.”
This could turn out to be a good project.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-jeepster/6723308076.html
“1949 jeepster it’s a project car been stored has rust . has an L head 4 cyl turns over but dose not run .brakes are bad. upholstery and top are in great shape.”
Could be a good project.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster/6722756609.html
“1949 Willys Jeepster
All Original ready for restoration
Excellent sheet metal, complete with top, side curtains, and extra parts.
Extra engine, both need to be rebuilt
$2,500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(09/27/2018) Runs and drives. No top.
“Fresh barn find. Willys built these to get into the car market, only about 3000 of these were made.
Has the old jeep 4cyl. motor and 3 on the tree with overdrive. Rums and drives, nice to cruse this open car.
Have the bows for the cloth top. Clear coat the nice patina or its 99% all there for restore.
Nice patina. No tire kickers. Serious inquiries only. $8500 or OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
Looks in reasonable shape.
“1950 WILLYS OVERLAND JEEPSTER $12,500 OBO
INLINE CHEVROLET 6 CYLINDER ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FULL SOFT TOP WITH SIDE WINDOWS
AM/FM HIDDEN AUDIO SYSTEM
SPLIT FRONT SEAT – FULL REAR SEAT
WIRE WHEELS – WILLYS HEATER
$12,500 OBO
CREDIT UNION FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR IN STATE QUALIFIED BUYERS
No pics provided. Engine bad.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-jeepster/6710487775.html
“For Sale: 1949 Jeepster, V6 engine automatic (engine bad). Mustang II front suspension, S-10 rear. Good top, a little rust on front floor board. $4,000.”
Looks like a former Shriner Jeepster.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster/6679415858.html
“1949 Willys Jeepster convertible, solid complete car 6 cylinder manual does not run solid very little rust Car. Clean clear title in hand.”
