Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this restored 1948
Willys Jeepster! We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks
like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and
drive this rare Jeepster!
HISTORY
"The Willys Jeepster was an ingenious design by Brooks Stevens,
which combined a four-passenger phaeton with soft top that evoked
the appearance of the wartime Jeep. The model was introduced in May
1948 with the thinking that returning GIs would be sentimentally
attached to the appearance. Most GIs, however, were looking to move
beyond the military, and sales were disappointing. The VJ2 Willys
Jeepster offered few options, and the first ones had a 134-cid,
63-hp four cylinder F-head engine. This engine was well suited to
the Jeep, which was smaller, lighter, and designed to slowly
navigate difficult terrain, but was not optimized to carry four
people at anything above 50 mph on the highway. Transmission was a
three-speed manual with optional overdrive. Willys introduced an
up-rated Jeepster in January 1949, and a 148-cid, 72-hp
six-cylinder, side-valve engine became optional in July 1949. For
1950, the Jeepster received a facelift to become the Second Series
VJ3 model. The grille became more V-shaped, with five horizontal
bars. Some accessories were available, like bumper guards and wheel
trim rings, and overdrive was still optional. The VJ2 and VJ3
models were sold side-by-side. No 1951 Jeepsters were built, but
leftover 1950 vehicles were sold as 1951 models until the Jeepster
was officially discontinued in July. The Willys Jeepster's biggest
problem is similar to that of the Mini Moke and the VW Thing. Long
after their initial production run, these vehicles utility and
practicality is limited. Like its peers, the Jeepster looks rugged
and off-road capable but isn't. It has basic construction and poor
all-weather equipment, and struggles to keep up with modern highway
traffic. Fewer than 20,000 were built and many were up-rated with
small-block Ford or GM V-8 engines, which can make stock examples
difficult to source. The Jeepster has an undeniable charm, though,
and has nearly universal acceptance among car enthusiasts, equally
welcome in the company of hot rods as it is at Pebble Beach. They
make cheerful summer cruisers and are simple to maintain, which
make them worth the hunt." SOURCE: �WIKIPEDIA�
�SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION�
EXTERIOR
-Rare early split windshield.
-New Mexico Jeepster.�
-Frame off restoration.
-Repainted Jeep Buckeye Red. Original Color.�
-Chrome and stainless redone.
-Newer top with side curtains.
-BF Goodrich Silverton 6.40-15 White Wall tires.
-Willys wheels.
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INTERIOR
-All redone interior.
-Restored and painted dash.
-Retro radio.
-Bench back seat.
-Heater.�
�MECHANICAL
-Rebuilt Willys 6 Cylinder Lightning engine. 1500 Miles.�
-3 Speed manual transmission.�
-Overdrive.�
DISCLOSURE
-Wipers are not functional. Crack on speedo display.�(See detailed
pictures)
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed
pictures)
Own this vintage Willys Jeepster at a fraction of the build cost.
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. Doing a restoration / customization
project on a Jeepster like this would cost over $30K not including
the vehicle itself. Don't do the work yourself, get one finished
for roughly half of the cost of building it yourself!
An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily.
Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a
rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and
collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result
tracking.
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NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!�
1-877-422-2940
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ]
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FINANCING:
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800-872-1965
Please mention you are working with�Worldwide Vintage Autos�in
order to expedite the process.
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle�will be held for�7 days pending final payment.
Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are taken off
the market and we turn down other buyers during the�7 day period
and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs associated with
relisting / remarketing our vehicles.
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and
imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle�is very
subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,�CO, we would love to
meet you in person!
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the
transport of your new vehicle. �We can handle all shipping
arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point
�A' to point �B'. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to
protect your investment. �We use�Central Dispatch�and they ensure
all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy
customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South
America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. �We can assist
with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well
as help with the required export/import paperwork. �We recommend
the following import/export contacts:
•�Halmari, in Houston, TX @
