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During World War II, the Willys earned a reputation for building some of the most dependable, robust, and utilitarian vehicles of the era. After the War, Willys continued building jeeps, trucks, and wagons for civilian use. These were economical and utilitarian vehicles that were alternatives to the larger, heavier trucks and wagons.
In 1948, the Jeepster was introduced, riding on a two-wheel drive chassis and powered by a four-cylinder engine mated to a 3-speed manual transmission. Inside, there was seating for five occupants. The Jeepster was unique, with a convertible top that fits snuggly. Production, however, was short-lived and ended in 1950. A six-cylinder option became available in 1949, but only a few hundred were ordered.
This particular example is powered by a four-cylinder engine and has been treated to restoration. It is finished in light yellow paint with a red interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016
In 1948, the Jeepster was introduced, riding on a two-wheel drive chassis and powered by a four-cylinder engine mated to a 3-speed manual transmission. Inside, there was seating for five occupants. The Jeepster was unique, with a convertible top that fits snuggly. Production, however, was short-lived and ended in 1950. A six-cylinder option became available in 1949, but only a few hundred were ordered.
This particular example is powered by a four-cylinder engine and has been treated to restoration. It is finished in light yellow paint with a red interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016
2015 Mecum : Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $26,500
1949 Willys Jeepster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Willys Jeepster
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Hot Rod Chassis#: vj310205 Sold for USD$22,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 46386566 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans | |
| 1949 Willys Jeep Chassis#: cj3a39508 Sold for USD$22,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Chassis#: AZ337162 Sold for USD$27,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster Sold for USD$29,700 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$18,700 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$25,300 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$25,000 2022 GAA : February 2022 | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
| 1949 Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup Sold for USD$34,100 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER Chassis#: VJ-3 10868 Sold for USD$20,900 2021 RM Sothebys : Handle With Fun | |
| 1949 WILLYS 'JEEP' STATION WAGON CAMPER Chassis#: VM20014CAL Sold for USD$25,300 2021 RM Sothebys : Handle With Fun | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$17,500 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$7,700 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | |
| 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster Sold for USD$22,000 2021 GAA : February 2021 | |
| 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster Sold for USD$25,000 2020 GAA : July 2020 | |
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER Chassis#: U90202 Sold for USD$9,900 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$11,550 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$22,500 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 | |
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Sold for USD$30,800 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas |
Willys Jeepsters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Willys Jeepster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster | 72321 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
| 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | ||||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $20,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Overland Wagon | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $14,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeep Pickup | 2019 Mecum : Kansas City | $6,500 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2018 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | $13,500 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | ||||
| 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster | 2017 Silver Auction Vancouver/Portland | $14,750 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 4712146914 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $9,500 | ||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2017 Mecum : Portland | $20,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $37,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $21,250 | |||
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER CVT | 2015 McCormick's Auction # 59 | $17,750 | |||
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER | 2015 Mecum Anaheim | $21,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction | ||||
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER VJ3-6 CONVERTIBLE | 2015 Mecum Dallas | $25,000 | |||
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER | 2015 Mecum Harrisburg | $22,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Station Wagon | 2015 Auctions America California | $18,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 80910 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $17,500 | ||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2014 Silver Auction Coeur D'Alene | $13,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $25,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeep | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | $16,000 | |||
| 1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER | 2014 Mecum Houston | ||||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster 134 CI, 3-Speed | 85498 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $13,000 | ||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster 134 CI, 3-Speed | 85498 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $13,000 | ||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster 134/75 HP, 3-Speed From The Ray Skillman Collection | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $30,000 | |||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Convertible | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster Convertible | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
| 1949 Willys Jeepster | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $14,500 |
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