1950 Willys Jeepster - VJ —Lightning 6 Cylinder Engine - Barn Find - CO. Car
Description
1950 Willys Jeepster - VJ —Lightning 6 cylinder engine- Barn Find 1950 Willys Jeepster - VJ —Original Styling - 2dr Phaeton
Location: Elizabeth, CO
Stock #: VT1019
VIN #: 1S11109
Transmission:3 on the tree
Description:
The Willys-Overland nameplate dates back to 1908. Willys was the registered trademark owner for the name Jeep. Sold as a mid-year upgrade for $1490 the 1950 Willys Jeepster VJ-673 was only 1 of 1779 to be produced with the Lightning 6 cylinder engine. Other upgrades included a redesigned dash, grill and rounded front fenders with a peak. Produced from 1948 to 1950, the Jeepster was last sold in early 1951. The Willys-Overland company and the Jeep trademark were ultimately sold to Kaiser in 1953. The 1950 Willys-Overland Jeepster model represents the last true phaeton (an open weather cockpit vehicle without a method to fully enclose) to be produced by an American automobile manufacturer.
the good:
- 59,248 Original miles on factory upgraded package engine
- Features the upgraded 2.2L straight 6 engine
- Manual 3 speed on the column (just as god intended)
- transmission works great - no slips.
- Motor sounds great - runs strong.
- Glass replaced and in excellent condition.
- Fuel tank cleaned and flushed with new liner installed.
- New fuel line, fuel pump and fuel line fittings
- New wiring - all interior and exterior lights work
- New wheel cylinders, bearings, bushings and breaks all around.
- Repaired overdrive and overhauled transmission
- All new complete convertible soft top including rear windows
- All new window curtains
- Door panels dyed and restored.
- All new upholstery matching the original colors (black with red trim)
- Restored arm rests and interior vinyl
- Restored sun visors
- New front windshield rubbers
- New Pillar post rubbers
- Restored rear, front and center wood bows
- New rear seat pocket
- New front door weather seals
- Recently restored chrome trim.
- New carpet installed
- Recently painted inside and out.
- Floor boards and frame sealed
- All new tires with < 95% tread.
the bad:
- while in storage the passenger side door was damaged leaving a sizable bit of damage (4 ½ inches in length) . This can be repaired but would likely require repainting the door. Please see photos for best indication of condition.
Please call or text Steve with any questions 720-427-3298 and i will be happy to help with whatever I can. I encourage all interested parties to view the jeep in person before bidding.
Payment can be made by cash in person, bank transfer, or certified funds. $1000 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close. vehicle must be picked up within 14 days. I am happy to work with the buyer to have the vehicle shipped.
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