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This looks good for the price.
“1950 Willys Jeep – Motor turns, exterior and interior in good shape, needs brakes. Asking $6,800 Call (828) 333-8999
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2844845127.html
It’s really nice, but the price is pretty high.
“1948 “JEEPSTER” California Roadster “Fully Restored” now in Sunny Florida! 5.7L 327/350 V8 Turbo 350 Automatic 3:70-1 Posi Nova Sub-Frame “Stunning” Pearl Yellow with Red Tint, Custom Red Leather Interior, Hartz Canvas Top with Boot & Seat Belts, Chrome Wire Wheels, All Instrument Gauges, Tilt Steering Column, Power Steering with Modern Front End & Steering Rack, Lacara Wheel, 4-Season A/C, Pioneer Stereo w/CD, “Good Guys Inspected”! Custom Smoothie Bumpers & Tail Lights. Dual S/S Exhaust, Super Nice & Dependable.. Runs & Drives Great! $39,988. 941-923-6430 http://www.humptydumptysclassiccars.com Sarasota, FL”
Ann’s aunt spotted this ad in a Wheeler Dealer Magazine at Walmart (yes, I have agents scouring everywhere . . .lol). The 56 miles seems hard to swallow . . . maybe 56 miles since the paint job?
“1951 Jeepster with 56 actual miles Red/Black convertible with top. Needs a good home. PH 480-338-5040.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250
“1950 Willys Overland Jeepster for Sale, but it is registered as a 1948.
Here is a list of all that it comes with.
350 V8 engine…Chevy-small block
Chevy drive train automatic transmission
newer tires
newer paint-gloss black and metallic red- some scratches
new gauges and sending units
Mustang II suspension – no rust
new kick plates for doors
templates for upholstery
original frame mechanism for convertable top – needs to be restored
new fabric convertable top – black
some of the original heater/vent components
wooden trim for convertable top – needs to be restored
parade steps
jeepster emplems for sides of hood
new in box Hurst Promatic 2 Shifter – automatic
power steering
power brakes
electronic advance distibutor
new fuel pump
new glasss put in windshield and side wing windows
new rubber for glass – professionally installed
eltric fan on radiator – electronic thermostat
driveable as is
new door handles
parking brake was redone
turn signals work
Jeep steering column
original rear view mirror
custom willy shifting knob
Needs:
restoration
upholstery
new seats
front pan needs work
pre-1963 no seat belts required…etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
Unclear if this runs or is complete.
“Beautiful “48” convertible Jeepster a quality American classic. Very heavy car the way the used to be built.
Vehicle is a project and needs alot of work
You can call to make a appointment to see.”
Mike and his father want to trade their Jeepster for a CJ-7 or 8. Here are some pics. Contact him at darthmike12@live.com with any questions.
UPDATE: Still Available. Call 217-801-3555.
(01/10/2012) “All orginal 1948 Willys Jeepster, motor rebuilt 5 years ago. New top, need carb work.”
UPDATE: Bob reports the vehicle arrived safely in Ohio. He verified that the frame is a Ford and the body is well-built.
He reports, “The thing looks pretty solid and seems to be made out of thick steel and very well made. I just can’t imagine some guy in his garage making this thing, but I could be wrong. Someone updated the running gear with a mustang straight 6, auto trans and the mustang differential. You can clearly see where it was column shift originally, and the frame is definitely a 46 ford.”
This looks good.
“I have always wanted one of these Jeepsters. Now I own one. I went to look at a ’57 Ford Thunderbird and I missed the turn and I saw the Jeepster setting next to the road with a for-sale sign and told my wife we need to go look at it. We found the T-Bird but I could not buy it even for the price just to ruff. We were going to go look at a another car and I did not get an answer then remembered the jeepster which was very close by. When I was looking at it the owner drove up and the rest is history. Had a great drive back. we put the top down and drove home 44 miles most of it on I-5. Ran great. When I opened the hood I was not to sure what to expect, it is all stock with that little 4 cylinder F head Hurricane Jeep engine. This engine produced 75 hp (56 kW; 76 PS) at 4000 rpm (although it redlines at 3200 rpm). 3 speed transmission on the tree with Overdrive. Still 6 volt. Top is very good. He did not have the side curtains. The Jeepster was an automobile originally produced by Willys-Overland Motors from 1948 to 1950. Willys developed the Jeepster to crossover from their “utilitarian” type truck vehicles, to the passenger automobile market. They built 5,836 Jeepsters in 1950. Joe at Old School Garage has taken care of a few small things like getting the gas gauge to work. The Over drive will not engage. Joe got the heater to work. It’s all serviced and safety check and ready to go. Cond. # 3+.”
The seller has some nice cars.
“1950 Jeepster fully customized
High performance small block ford
Full custom interior and top
New tires
Call Mike @ 772-464-1806”
http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/2776300738.html
Originally a Shriner’s Jeep, Bill decided since it was already had some drivetrain mods that he would take it further.
He writes, “It now sits on a altered Cherokee chassis with Dana 44 frt and rear with a 4″ lift. It is powered by a Turbo 400 and a 304 AMC. I’ve kept it original looking with a Jeep wheel and the track width is right on. This is one Jeep missed out on produceing. Drove it all last summer and just love it.”
Before changes:
After changes:
Looks nice.
“1949 Willys Jeepster. Chevy 350, and chevy automatic transmission and new fuel tank. New tires, wheels, Lokar shifter and new Moon eye gauges. New interior and top. Lots of other new parts. This vehicle runs great and looks the same. $8900. May trade for 56 chevy 2 door project of equal value. If interested call 559 nine six seven 3820.”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2751870846.html
This was restored by Jeepsterjim.com. Looks nice.
“This car was just completed in our shop as a concourse quality frame off restoration. It has new tires, brakes and wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake lines, shocks, battery, fuel pump, clutch, pressure plate, plugs and wires, main bearings, re-built crank, rod bearings, pistons, rings, cam, valves, guides, valve seats, gaskets and seals. It runs great. The chrome is show quality and complete. The steering wheel is original and restored in our shop. All of the glass is new. The wiring is completely new and color coded to factory specs. The car has been driven 50 miles for testing since completed and everything works correctly. The interior is new including the canvas top and top boot as well as the carpet, side curtains and storage. The gauges have been restored and calibrated. This car was in dry storage for 35 years before we started the restoration. The entire car was stripped to bare metal. The frame was sandblasted and undercoated. The body has 3 coats of primer then 2 coats of base coat and 2 coats of high quality clear coat. The underside of the body is all undercoated. I have about 300 pictures of the entire restoration from start to finish. The engine is the original L-134 and the transmission is the original 3 speed with overdrive. Nothing was compromised during this restoration, right down to every nut and bolt.There are more photos on the website, Or call for more info 904-669-8668 Jm
This Jeepster is brought to you buy jeepsterjim.com. We are a full service, Jeepster Only, complete restoration facility. We specialize in 1948 – 1951 Willys Overland frame-off restoration of your Jeepster to include all aspects of a complete restoration. We can rebuild your engine, transmission, chassis, interior and all aspects of body work and paint. We can also do a partial restoration on any part of your Jeepster. We typically have a minimum of three Jeepsters undergoing restoration in our facility and maintain several parts cars for the hard to find items we need. We have a new, secure 30,0000 square foot facility located in Northeast Florida with a professional staff. You are invited to visit our website,or tour our facility . call for more information. 904-669-8668.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260907374522+&viewitem=
UPDATE: Bob from Ohio bought this. I can’t wait to hear more about it. Was listed at $1000.
Bob forwarded this to me via the CJ-2A Page. It’s an odd duck. I am thinking it it is a shortened Jeepster on a CJ frame.
“46 Ford Jeepster a one of a kid. Needs a lot of work but has a lot of potential. I bought the car 16 years ago and haven’t had the time or money to get it restored. It has some transmission problems and other minor problems, dead battery, etc. Has new tires. I need to sell it as soon as possible and the price is negotiable..”
Hog spotted this nice Commando.
“1969 Jeep Jeepster Commando C101. This Jeepster in from Denver CO. I bought in there around 7 years ago.
The Engine is a Newly Re Build Buick 231 Evenfire V-6 with Edelbrock 4 barrel RPM Aluminum Intake, RPM Cam, and New Edelbrock 500 cfm Carb. with Electric Choke
.30 Over Sealed Power Pistons. ARP Main and Rod Bolts. Headers from Advance Adapter. New Accel HEI Distributor and Coil. New Oil Pump, New Water Pump, New Fuel Pump.
Also Many more new engine parts. Original 3-Speed Manual with 4.88:1 Gears. Manual Steer and Brakes. Custom Interior.
The Body is 100% Rust Free. Some scratches in Paint and The Hood has some fading. Metal Hard Top has some rust around drip edge only.
Needing to Sell this ASAP. More Pictures available.
**ALSO INCLUDED WITH THIS: 1971 Jeepster Commando. Body is Rough. Frame is Good. New Spring Over Lift. Has Original Interior. Original 225 Dauntless Buick V-6
with one bad Piston. Rears have 3.73:1 Gears. Auto Transmission Turbo 400. Power Steering.”
http://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/2699676028.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $5000
(09/17/2011) This appears in good shape.
“1950 Willys Jeepster, Clear Idaho Title, 161 F-head, 90HP Hurricane 6 cylinder engine, Runs good. 6 volt system with new battery. Original radio and heater. One of the 19,000 ever built. Needs new convertible top but framework is in good condition. Body is sound and straight but does have a few dents. It is a drivable project that you can enjoy while tinkering or go all out and do a frame off. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“For Sale 1949 Red Willys Jeepster (Novelty) Fire Truck Excellent Condition, Runs Good, Siren and Horn great for attention, parades, etc. Garaged. Asking $5,000 or Best Offer. My father who died several years ago drove it in many parades, full of kids of all ages. Lots of fun and has been well taken care of, but time to sell as we are losing the storage building it has been stored in ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Both are projects.
“I have two Willys Jeeps for sale. One is a 1948 Willys Jeep Carry All and the other is a 1950 Willys Overland Jeepster Carry All. I have the titles to both. The 48′ has the original flat head 4 cylinder, but no transmission. The motor has been completely rebuilt, but never fired. The 50′ has no motor, but does have a transmission. Restoration was started, but never finished on both. Bodies are solid, with very little surface rust. They both have been stored in a shed, on concrete for the past several years. I am asking $5000 OBO, which is the price for BOTH.”
UPDATE; This appears to have sold. Was listed at $1300
(10/01/2011) This might make a good project.
“1948 willys jeepster, no motor needs, to be restored, has lot of extra parts that go with it. no paper work. will give a billl of sale. 1300.00 or make me and offer.”
I like the color, but not sure what color that is … burnt yellow?
“1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER. 6 CYL, TOP LIKE NEW AND RUNS GREAT. $11,900 -WILL TRADE. Our 15,000 sq. foot showroom of classic and muscle cars is overflowing with an amazing assortment of antiques, vintage and collectible items…thousands of pieces of art. Baccarat, Limoges, PORTMEIRION, Herend, Lenox and more. Glassware, dolls, vintage costume jewelry (many designer signed pieces), clocks, mission oak furniture, tables/desks/chairs, bronze art, statues and rugs. We’re always on the hunt for unique and one-of-a-kind finds and we buy, sell and trade to get them. Dealers/Decorators/Designers WELCOME!
San Diego Classic & Muscle Cars – 1155 Industrial Ave Escondido Ca. 92029
(M-F 9-5 – Sat 10-4) Closed Sunday
Call 760-781-1473 -ask for Jay or Joe”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ctd/2620828324.html
UPDATE: Sold. Was $11,000.
“1949 Willys Jeepster. $11,000 or best offer. Solid car. Runs good, very driveable. Looks good, not perfect but in very nice shape. 4 cyl motor.”
Buz spotted this one. Note the Jeeplike vehicle for auction in the first image. Check out all the items here: http://www.quarricks.com/Thumb.htm
According to the website, the auction will be held October 1, 2011 at 268 Edison Street, Uniontown, PA.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(08/05/2011) This might be a pretty good price. This is the second Jeepster I’ve seen painted in a similar manner.
“1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER CONVERTIBLE A RARE CLASSIC AND FUN CAR, ROAD READY, ALWAYS GARAGED, FORMERLY USED IN SHRINER PARADES MUST SEE AND DRIVE CALL FOR PICTURES AND MORE INFO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
It sounds like a really unique project, but it is still a project.
“You have to see this in person – photos don’t do it…Photos are as it came out of the paint shop…
You’re driving this down the street – it grabs the attention of EVERY single person it slips by…this is a customized 1948 Willys Overland open top roadster sitting on a custommade 2×3 mild steel box frame, built by a winning race car engineer to accommodate all the acroutrements of a donor car, a Nixxan 300ZX drive train, wiring harness, digital dash, accessories, and electronics.
I have nearly everything to complete this project (black interior fabrics, interior panels ready to cover, console, mirrors, power seats, etc etc etc). Low, and compact (only 13 feet long!) and light. Should do 150-160 mph (donor car was capable of that) and was designed to corner like an IROC Z car according to the chassis designer (rack and pinion steering, coilover shocks all around, 100% adjustable suspension, urethane bushings used throughout). Good looking 3.0 litre V-6, (looks like v-8) injected and turbocharged (225 hp, 195 ft lbs of torque – only 19,000 miles on the donor vehicle). Includes entire wiring harness, digital dash, factory stereo system with subwoofer amp and 12 speakers, most everything I can think of with the exception of driveshaft (I have the original with u-joints – just needs tube)
5 speed trans, power assist disc brakes and steering,ARE wheels, tongue and groove oak for rear bed, etc etc etc. Way too many features to list…this was a very high tech donor car).
This project is about 70-75% complete – the tough stuff is done, and everything that has been done thus far has been done right. The body is nearly flawless and has NO BONDO – all steel, and smooth as a baby’s butt over the entire car. New Corvette yellow…Nothing like it ANYWHERE ON EARTH…My 20 year effort is your gain.”
This looks quite nice for the price.
“This is a barn find, or a old hot rod….. Whatever, This Jeepster has a 256 Chevy V8 (1956), and a 4 speed manual transmission, a new top and bucket seats. Anyway the history this car was build in the early 60’s and has not been changed since. The brakes are new and it runs drive and stop. It can go to any car show or cruise. I hate to sell her but I do not have time anymore. Please call J.J. @ 360-921-1062. II will not answer e-mail or text messages… Sorry phone calls only”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2563346119.html
