Vehicle Description
1949 Willys Jeepster ?One of only 2,960 Jeepsters produced in 1949
?New front disc brake conversion and front shocks from
Justjeepsters ?New Alternator conversion from Justjeepsters ?Lots
of new parts such as aluminum radiator, new carb, gas tank and fuel
lines ?New exterior trim pieces ?134 CID ?Go-Devil? L-head
four-cylinder engine ?T96 Three-speed manual transmission and Dana
23 rear axle ?Tunisian Red exterior with black interior and red
trim ?Continental kit with full-size rear tire and wheel ?New
correct chrome caps ?Planadyne front suspension ?Underdash heater
?Brand new black soft top included This would make a great third
vehicle for a family that enjoys the original sport-utility
vehicles; it would be a make a fine weekend fun car for a family;
or a new prize for a Jeep collector. This Jeepster has a lot of new
parts such as a front disc brake conversion, new front shocks,
aluminum radiator, new carb, gas tank, fuel lines and new exterior
trim pieces. Finished in Tunisian Red, the paint and trim are in
overall very good order. The bodywork is straight and solid, the
engine bay is tidy and the chrome bumpers are in great shape. Out
back is a Continental kit, complete with a full-size rear tire and
wheel. This Willys rolls on gum-dipped Firestone Deluxe Champion
wide whitewall tires, size 6.40-15. Each tire is mounted on a steel
wheel with red beauty rings topped with correct factory chrome
caps. The tires are in good, condition while the wheels are
excellent order. Under the hood is Willys? ?Go-Devil? engine, a 134
CID L-head four-cylinder engine with a new aluminum radiator and
carburetor. It is backed by a T96 three-speed manual transmission
and a Dana 23 rear axle. The Interstate battery is in very good
shape and the generator has been upgraded to a alternator. Other
mechanical features are a Ross cam and lever steering, independent
front suspension with single leaf spring (Planadyne) and
semi-elliptical rear springs with torsional stabilizer bar. This
Jeepster rides on a 104-inch wheelbase and stops with new front
disc brakes. Inside, the Jeepster?s black vinyl seating is in
satisfactory shape. The front bench is divided 66/33, with the 33
percent portion on the right-most side, not for the driver?s
position. The black carpet is in very good order. A two-spoke
steering wheel faces the driver while the red, metal instrument
panel has a full suite of ancillary gauges, however there is a more
modern, auxiliary temperature gauge mounted beneath the dash. The
inner door liners are in very good order. The original soft top
bows are in good shape and is included with a brand new black soft
top that can be installed for an additional charge. The basic 1948
Jeepster included numerous deluxe features and interior fittings in
addition to a high level of standard equipment that cost extra on
other automobiles. These included, among many others, whitewall
tires, hubcaps with bright trim rings, sun visors, deluxe steering
wheel, wind wings, locking glovebox, cigar lighter and continental
tire with fabric cover. The Jeepster had Willys? World War
II-proven straight-4 ?Go Devil? engine and plastic side curtains
but its price was about the same as a Ford Super DeLuxe club
convertible with roll-down windows, fancier styling and a V-8
engine. The Jeepster's engine is coupled to a three-speed manual
transmission with standard overdrive. The Planadyne single
transverse leaf spring independent front suspension, entire
drivetrain, front end, rear suspension, steering and four-wheel
drum brakes were from the Willys Station Wagon. The flat-topped
rear fenders were taken from the Jeep truck line. The
Willys-Overland Jeepster, borrowing features from both the Willys
Station Wagon and Truck, attempted to bridge the gap between the
?utilitarian? post-war Universal CJ Series and the one-ton
?family-oriented? station wagons and ?-ton light-utility trucks.
Following the end of WWII, the Willys-Overland company chairman
recognized the importance of expanding its offerings to include a
civilian passenger car and with the help of industrial designer
Brooks Stevens, presented a model more likely to appeal to younger
market segments. The original Jeepster (VJ) was first released to
the public on April 3, 1948. If you?re looking for one of the first
sport-utility vehicles, then you found one in this Willys Jeepster.
Why not drop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and look it over for
yourself? VIN: 46385956 This truck is currently located at our
facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer
shows 2,041 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and
clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!? Note: Please see
full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase
of any said vehicle, thank you.
