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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Looks like a project.
“Here you go! Here is a real classic for your jeep Collection. This classic is pretty much orig. Needs some TLC. But at this end it will be worth it.”
http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale17/adm651/adm651.html
Looks nice.
“Body off frame restoration, driven little since.willys 161cu”6cyl motor,3speed trans, with overdrive”
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeepster/6371083556.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.
(01/01/2017) Lots of updates.
“This is a great street rod. All built on a mid 80’s CJ-8 frame and suspension. Powered by a 350 chevy V-8 engine, automatic 350 turbo transmission,CJ-8 transfer case, power steering, front disc brakes, full folding convertible top with refurbished bows and all the side curtains. Has a center console, nice seats, heater, wipers, stereo, new gauges, and new carpet and trim panels. The car drives nice and tight. It is an absolute blast to drive. ”
https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-overland-jeepster/6365568131.html
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $6000.
(09/09/2017) Something a little different. Seller is upfront about the paint quality.
“48 Willys Jeepster Roadster (not convertable) Ford Aspire front wheel drive, 4 cyl, 5 speed manual. Rides & drives great. The paint & body work are not slick (not as nice as pictures indicate)”
Seller hopes to get it running.
“getting it running has some rust”
https://york.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-jeeep-commando-half-cab/6360013374.html
No pics provided.
“1948 Willys Jeepster. Frame up restoration started. My dad started restoring this Jeepster, but isn’t able to finish. Would make a great project for someone-”
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeepster/6358736319.html
This poor thing … still, there might be some parts value.
“I have a 1949 willys jeepster for sale. All original and mostly complete. Needs completely restored or use for parts”
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster/6370787175.html
UPDATE: Pics now provided. It was listed as a 1948, the tub is a 3B.
“I’m posting for someone a 1948 willys jeep project the jeep has no title good shape like I said posting for someone so if interested calls only no text asking”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willy-jeep/6368804946.html
Could have some parts value.
“1950 Willys overland Jeepster
No motor
Overdrive transmission
Honeycomb radiator
No paperwork
2-door phaeton/convertible”
https://potsdam.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-jeep-willys-vj-3/6356222174.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(08/26/2017) Could be a good price. Not sure if the top has the side curtains and rear window.
“1950 Willy’s Jeepster – Convertable
1953 Studebaker Engine
Borg Warner Automatic Transmission
Yellow
$6,000.00
Runs good”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It doesn’t run, but looks like it would make a good build.
“True Barn Find- DOES NOT RUN-283 Chevy-Engine 3 Speed Transmission-GREAT PROJECT”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/24/2017) It’s been in dry storage for a couple of decades. Not running at the moment.
“I have an original 1949 Jeepster that has been in dry storage for the last 23 years
Owned by a friend who is 88 year old.
He restored it–new top, tires, interior, etc and the put it in storage?????????????
Jeepster motor turns over but the plugs aren’t firing???
Decided to offer it for best offer over $8000.00 Have good title.”
https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster-jeep/6361824623.html
Ted shared this nice looking Commando.
“This Kaiser Jeepster Commando Truck (Half Cab) is pure joy. I can’t tell you how much fun this little truck can be. I drove a 69 Jeepster when I was in high school, and when this 1971 project presented itself, I couldn’t resist. I bought this Jeepster from a guy who had it parked in a airplane hanger around Colorado Springs. Because I was very familiar with the original Jeepster’s I took great pains to find original parts and did my best to make it as pure of a Kaiser Jeepster as possible. I even bought a Half Cab that had been crushed to obtain the orignal black moulding pieces (that are impossible to find!). The white truck bed cover is an original Whitco Jeepster top that I was lucky to find new in the box. This Jeepster has a Dauntless V6 motor with a three speed transmission. The 4 Wheel Drive works very well.
I’ve driven it back and forth from Colorado to Wichita KS several times. I have an excellent mechanic in Estes Park as well as another in Wichita. These guys have loved working on it. I have had everything reviewed, and this car is in as good of shape as one could expect from a 1971 Jeepster. The Half Cab’s really turn an eye. It seems to me that many people have seen the Station Wagon’s and the Convertible’s but have seldom seen the Truck.”
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jeep/commando/1979805.html?refer=news#&gid=1&pid=4
Craig shared this project. There could be some value here.
“1950 Willys overland Jeepster
No motor
Overdrive transmission
Honeycomb radiator
No paperwork
2-door phaeton/convertible”
https://watertown.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-vj-3/6356215323.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
(09/28/2017) Incorrect grille for a 1949.
“Selling our 1949 Willys jeepster. Car runs great. Willys only mad this car for 4 years and it’s 1 of 2960 made in 1949. Were only selling it because we have 2 babies and no time to drive. Car was driven in Hot August Nights. I have all records including pictures of the car before it was restored. Great weekend driver. $12,500 obo.”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-1949-willys-jeepster/6335282534.html
I can’t tell if there’s much value here or not.
“Barn find, 1950 Willys Jeepster, complete car, needs restoration, it has the flathead 6 motor with 3 speed manual trans with overdrive, clear Ohio title,needs lots of work,but they only made just over 1700 of them in 1950, so its rare, comes with some extra parts,and another complete frontend, 2900”
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-jeepster-project/6343765440.html
Has a variety of updates.
“1950 Willys Jeepster
Chevy 350 V8
Chevy Turbo 400 transmission
Ford 8″ Rear End”
https://rockford.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1950-willys-jeepster/6338943895.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/31/2017) Not perfect, but looks good.
“Great driver quality with good mechanicals. Converted to 12V with all new wireing. 4 Clyinder engine w/ overhead valves and 3 on the tree standard transmission. Electric cooling fan, new fuel pump, alternator, brakes, etc. Always a California car, so no rust issues at all. Has 1 older repaint with awsome patina, original color was wheat w/ black belt. Like new black interior, carpet, top and side curtains. New radial tires, old bias ply spare for personality. Working heater. Overdrive, horn, and radio not hooked up. Installed 3 sets of seatbelts for the grandkids in the back seat. Lots of fun and always get a bunch of great comments wherever we go. ”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/1950-willys-jeepster/6337529544.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9540.
(10/08/2017) Seller indicates it might need a better paint job.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/504112569948557
“1948 Willys Jeepster ,
Rare , last year for an american phaeton sedan
very clean and solid , no rot or rust , runs good ,4 cyl flat head , original interior in good condition , paint is fair , could use a
paint job or drive and enjoy the way it is , has window side curtains and back glass convertible top is in good shape as well .
43,000 miles”
Maybe someone needs a project or some parts?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeepster/6331484429.html
“This is a project Jeepster. Make it into a hot rod, Rat rod or Restore it, you chose. Has rear seat cushions, no front seats. Front floor and transmission tunnel needs to be replaced/repaired. Dash has been modified but I have one to replace the instrument cluster area. Grill has not been modified and in excellent condition. Hood and front window frame in good condition. Side window frames. No hood spear. Over all the body is in good condition for a 69 year old car. Have all body trim but the arrows connecting the window trim with the body trim.
This could be a good price.
“Two 1948 Jeepster convertibles. One has been restored and one is original. $17,500 for both.”
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/two-1948-red-convertible/6316015299.html
Looks likes some amazing work went into this.
“OVER THE TOP
“AWESOME “ONE OF A KIND ALL STEEL 1948 WHILLYS JEEPSTER CONVERTIBLE POSS TRADE!!!
Frame off very very High End build Custom Restoration Unbelievable attention to Detail.
Pain Fit & Finish Amazing
Runs and Drives Outstanding POSS TRADE
Has it All
Nicest Jeepster in USA
This one very nice build, all Steel Car with removable fabricated top, Front clip is 1950 Willys ,very desirable with custom spoiler.Tilt Lokar Floor Shifter the Best,
Banjo Leather STR Wheel
Complete frame off build with pictures receipts.
Custom paint with awesome Graphics
Its has all new tinted Glass with removable tempered glass panels
Powered by 350F-1 Ramjet Chevy with Sanderson Headers and dress up kit
It has stainleess radiator/ shroud, electric fan,. etched flames ion firewall.
Trans 700R, 9″ Ford rear end with 3.26 gears, 11″ disc brakes front a & rear, SS gas tank, Mustang !! with Heidts Chrome Upper & Lower control arms and springs
Has Retractable License Plate
High end leather interior”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1948-over-the-top-whillys/6325057294.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
This red and white scheme looks real nice.
“Classic Willys Jeepster. This Jeep is produced by Willys Overland Motors. It has the original flathead 4 cylinder with overdrive and has the three-on-the-tree. It starts and runs great! The body/paint are in excellent condition. About the only thing in need of repair are the seats and the convertible top. Only about 10,000 of these cars were ever built and it is a great find.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Might be a good project.
“Offering for sale a 1969 Jeep Commando 4×4 with removable hardtop. Easy project vehicle that runs great, with lots of recent upgrades and extra parts included. Needs some minor tinkering to be a daily driver. Could be a fun winter rig or the basis for a kick-ass rock climber.
THE GOOD
Original Buick Dauntless 225 cu in V6 engine with bombproof TH400 automatic transmission
Original Dana 44 rear axle and Dana 27 front axle with manual locking hubs
New aftermarket aluminum radiator
New Holley 2-barrel carburetor
New custom exhaust system (by Ammerman’s in Garden City)
New windshield and rubber gasket
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Now THIS is a barn find!
“1950 Willys Jeepster. Has been sitting in a shed for the last 30 years. It is very solid and with little work would become a nice driver.”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-jeepster/6301286088.html
