Vehicle Description
1949 Willys Overland Jeepster a jewel! Purchased by prior owner in
1981 and the very complete, extremely straight original was fully
restored in 1985. Past owner owned it from 1981-2019 (38 years) and
is now 82. Estimated he drove it under 3,000 in parades and to car
shows during ownership. It starts and runs excellent, it drives
wells, shifts excellent and is an attention getter. Hydraulic
brakes work well. Surprisingly easy and very fun to drive. Painted
in original Tunisian Red (Lacquer). Stored indoors and paint is in
excellent shape. Interior is all original factory paint. Fuel, oil
pressure, temp and amp gauge all work perfect and look great. Has
Altimeter gauge that works. Needle is broken on speedometer and
odometer does not work. Odometer showing 74,045 miles. Not much use
in the 70 years since new! Original Philco radio was restored in
85, but now not working. May be a fuse or power issue. Interior
upholstery may be original, but not certain. One hole in corner of
seat where spring broke and caused damage, but it is about 1.5"
diameter and not noticeable. Door panels are excellent. Carpet is
good, but not sure it is correct style for this vintage. Still has
original 6-volt system. Engine is original 134 CI 'Go Devil' L head
and produces a whopping 72HP at 4,000 RPM. The engine was fully
rebuilt in 1985 to original factory specs and is in excellent
condition. The 3 speed manual T-96 transmission 3 on the tree with
factory overdrive. Engine is spotless and does not leak. Runs cool
even in summer. Clutch work well and transmission shifts very
smoothly. Synchromesh 2nd and 3rd. Very good power and
acceleration. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at
our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a
showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please
Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **
