1950 Willys Jeepster - VJ —Lightning 6 Cylinder Engine - Barn Find - CO. Car

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.