1948 Willys-Overland Jeepster in Vero Beach, Florida

Vehicle Description

Completing a recent rotisserie restoration; with under 400 miles driven since completed; this is unquestionablyone of the finest examples of a Willys Overland Jeepster available today. The restoration included all new glass; new wiring; interior; top; boot and carpet. With the correct L134 ('Go Devil') motor and 3-speed transmission with overdrive; this Jeepster drive fantastically. Dressed in a turquoise exterior with black interior; this is a unique opportunity to own a truly rare automobile. 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 wold 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. ? ?