Vehicle Description
A 1948 Willys Jeepster is already quite distinctive. So when
attractive vintage looks meet a solid V8 upgrade - and it's all
offered at an affordable price - then you already know this is a
sweet deal.
You're looking at a lot of firsts. After all, the Jeepster is the
original SUV/crossover. While all Jeepsters are a rare sight these
days, you get the distinction of a 1948 model - it's first year
ever. So the history has appeal even before you check out the
details. But the details are great too: the painted centered
waterfall grille, big chrome front bumper, the pinstripe encircling
the body, and those proper Jeep fender flares all give this classic
car distinction. The red paint isn't a show-piece by any means, in
fact it's seen better days, but the steel body is solid and the
canvas is ready to be enjoyed as-is, or it can be taken up a couple
notches to really shine. And it's a true roadster all the way, with
no top included, so plan your trips accordingly because this is a
fair-weather cruiser!
Inside you get more vintage style with twin low-back bucket seats
wrapped in black vinyl and an augmented Willys dash. The door
panels were wrapped to match the seats, the carpets are newer and
plush, and because there are no rear seats, cargo space is expanded
in this roadster. And you can instantly tell this one has some cool
upgrades, too. For example, all the original gauges are gone,
supplanted with a tachometer mounted on the windshield frame, a
fuel gauge to the right of the steering wheel, and a set of three
auxiliary units below the dash to monitor the engine's vitals. A
3-spoke Pilot steering wheel controls the show, a Sony AM/FM/CD/AUX
head unit provides the open-air tunes, and the shifter in the
floorboard manages the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission below.
It's not a Bentley, but it's plenty comfortable and offers a great
place to be on a sunny day.
There's no replacement for displacement, so you'll love to lift the
hood and see a Chevy small-block V8. This 283 cubic-inch unit is
more than double the size of the original motor offered in the
Jeepster, and this one has been topped with an Edelbrock 600CFM
4-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, and an HEI
ignition system for added performance and dependability. Finned
valve covers and a matching open-element air cleaner top the block,
which has been painted red to help it pop out of the otherwise
black engine bay. The motor exhales with a sweet tune as stock
headers feed a Magnaflow dual exhaust system, providing plenty of
rumble if you ever want to scare some beachgoers. The TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission snaps smoothly through all the gears and
means you can just sit back and enjoy the V8 and its soundtrack.
Finishing the look is a set of staggered Prime 5-spoke rims wrapped
in 185/55/15 front and 295/50/15 rear blackwall performance
radials.
Distinction, upgrades, and affordability - this little Jeepster has
it all. So, it's time to stand out for all the right reasons. Call
now!