Vehicle Description
From 1948-1950; Willys-Overland produced the Jeepster in an effort
to move away from simply utilitarian vehicles and offer a
fully-capable vehicle that would appeal to the passenger automobile
market. Providing several standard high-level features that were
options in competing models; Willys hoped to capture consumers
attention a utilitarian vehicle that had a greater luxury feel.
Though the Jeepster was well regarded by those who owned them;
little advertising and a limited dealer network led to the vehicle
being phased out after the 1950 model year.
This '49 Jeepster, while it presents largely as it would have
looked from the factory, has been tastefully modified to make it
greatly more enjoyable to drive. On the exterior, the Nassau Cream
paint, a quintessential Jeepster color, immediately grabs your
attention. All around this car, it is obvious that it was treated
to a frame-off restoration at a high-level. This Jeepster was
provided a correct convertible top with side curtains, correct
working gauges, dual side steps, new convertible boot cover,
working turn signals and 5 whitewall radials with correct hubcaps.
Fire up this Jeepster and it becomes apparent that there is a
surprise under the hood. Powered by a 350ci V8 tied to a turbo 400
automatic transmission, with a Lokar shifter, this Jeepster is an
absolute blast to drive. It has all the power you desire with the
ease of an automatic transmission. Enjoying and driving this car,
there is no doubt why it has been a multiple award winner when
attending past shows.
Unless stated otherwise, mileage shown on odometer is exempt and
unknown if original.
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