Vehicle Description
This 1949 Willys Jeepster 2dr Phaeton Convertible, finished in
Fiesta Yellow with Burgundy and Black Two-Tone Interior with Black
Folding Soft Top, has the look that will make it an instant hit at
any show or cruise in. 134ci/65hp 4-Cylinder 'Go-Devil' Engine.
3-Speed Manual Trans. Stock Steel Body. Chrome Bumpers.
Rear-mounted spare tire. The trademark square Jeep fenders are
present on the Jeepster, but the chrome-plated step-pads, beltline
trim and other brightwork were intended to add some eye-appeal for
the car-buying public of the day. Drum brakes at all 4 corners
provided the stopping power, and the Jeepster's front end and
single transverse leaf spring suspension was the same as that used
on the Willys Station Wagon, as was the rear driveline. The
longitudinal rear leaf springs and the flat-top rear fenders were
direct take-offs from the Jeep truck. In total, only 19,132
Jeepsters were produced durind its 3-year production run from
1948-1950.The Jeepster has an undeniable charm 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. You certainly wouldn't
be far from the mark if you said the Jeepster was the original
"crossover" vehicle, since it was indeed an attempt at being a
passenger car while still maintaining some of the traditional Jeep
traits and appearance.The Willys Jeepster was an ingenious design
by renowned designer Brooks Stevens, which combined a
four-passenger phaeton with soft top that evoked the appearance of
the wartime Jeep. The Willys Jeepster offered few options, and the
same 62hp, 134cid (2.2litre) straight 4-cylinder "Go Devil" engine
used in the CJ model also powered the Jeepster. This engine was
well suited to the Jeep, which was smaller, lighter, and designed
to slowly navigate difficult terrain. Transmission was a
three-speed manual.For more information on this 1949 Willys
Jeepster, or any of our 100+ Classic, Collectible, and Special
Interest Cars always in our inventory, please call our friendly and
knowledgeable sales staff or always feel free to drop by our 40,000
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