Vehicle Description
This 1950 Willys-Overland Jeepster is titled as a 1949 model and
looks fabulous!
This Jeepster is being offered by the same seller as our 1948 in
red. He purchased the Jeepster in 2015 and again wanted the car to
be dependable as he linked to drive it weekly. The car was sent to
be stable in Glen Carbon, IL in 2015 for the car to be serviced at
over $16k. R&R brake drums, wheel cylinders, hoses and master.
Converted to 12 volt system. Including rewiring of car and bulbs,
R&R heater and defroster. Paint while out, repair shift rod
linkage, repair e-brake, see attached.
In 2016 the engine failed. Le Stable removed the motor and it was
sent to Jeepster Jim in Howell, NK for a complete rebuild. At a
cost of $10k. Le Stable R&R the engine, installed a new exhaust
system, R/R oil sending unit, new shock front and rear, new spring
shackles and bushings in the rear, and installed a new speedometer
cable for an additional $7k. The car is very well sorted and ready
for the new owners enjoyment.
This example, one of 5,836 Jeepsters made in 1950, was assembled in
Willys-Overland's Toledo, Ohio factory. Dressed in black, the
Jeep's paint and trim are in overall very good condition. There is
a black, snap-on canvas top that is in satisfactory condition. Side
windows are also included.
The bodywork is solid and straight and the chrome bumpers fit
tightly to the body. There are also dual spotlights. The vehicle's
electrical system has been converted to 12 volts from six. All
bulbs have been changed to 12 volts.
This Jeepster rolls on generic white stripe radials, size 205/75R15
at all four corners. There is a Continental kit in the rear. This
Jeepster rides a 104-inch wheelbase.
Under the hood is the rebuilt original 134 CID "Go-Devil" L-head
four-cylinder engine. Backing this motor is a Borg-Warner T-96
three-speed manual transmission and a Dana 23 rear axle. Other
mechanical features are a Ross cam and lever steering, independent
front suspension with correct, single leaf spring (Planadyne) and
semi-elliptical rear springs with a torsional stabilizer bar.
Inside, the black vinyl seats with gray piping looks great and the
front seat split 70/30. A complementing black carpet is in very
good order, along with a two-spoke Ivory steering wheel that is in
good, original order. The metal dashboard with a center array of
gauges and inner door liners are in similar shape to the carpet and
seats. A column-mounted shift lever rounds out the interior.
The 1950 model year featured the VJ-3 Jeepster's first styling
revisions that included a new instrument panel and redesigned front
end featuring a V-shaped grille with horizontal chrome trim. A new
model was introduced with reduced standard equipment at a lower
price.
The Jeepster borrowed 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.
Documentation includes original owner's manual, various service
invoices, spare keys and various Jeepster booklets from the
Midstates Jeepster Association.
If you're looking for a classic Willys Jeepster, this 1950 that is
titled as a 1949 may just be what you're looking for. Visit
MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and find out!
VIN: VJ310640
This van is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 6,434 miles. It is
sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
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