Vehicle Description
Welcome to StreetDreamsTexas as we celebrate our 21st year in the
classic and muscle car business. Willys-Overland, the company that
held the Jeep trademark after World War II, needed to reenter the
civilian market as quickly as possible. This resulted in the CJ
series (for Civilian Jeep), the Jeep Wagon in 1946, and the Jeep
truck in 1947. Seeing a gap in their product line, Willys developed
the Jeepster as an open touring car with rear wheel drive and
familiar slab-sided styling. This styling was more a product of
tooling than taste, as Willys-Overland lacked the newer stamping
machines that could create more complex shapes. Industrial designer
Brooks Stevens is credited with styling this jaunty classic within
these limits. Our vivid Michigan Yellow 1948 Jeepster perfectly
captures the postwar optimism and enthusiasm that that these
machines reflected, with the addition of some upgrades in the
interests of safety and comfort. Powered by a smooth 302 V8, this
honey can run all day at speeds that would have the original 4
cylinder gasping for breath. Additional features include power
steering, power brakes, HD seat belts, auxiliary gauges, and a C6
(!) automatic transmission. This is remarkable in that Ford used
their C6 behind big blocks, so this transmission behind a 302 might
last forever! This fun and solid driver has been well maintained
and has spent at least some of the past 71 years in California.
Shades and sunscreen not included! Street Dreams (830-997-1950) is
a full service dealership that can assist with worldwide delivery,
insurance, and financing options.