1949 Willys Jeepster
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After World War II, Jeep trademark owner, Willys, believed that the market for the military-type Jeep would be limited to farmers and foresters, therefore they began producing the 'CJ' (or Civilian Jeep) to fill this growing segment. Willys then began producing the new Jeep Wagon in 1946, and then the Jeep Truck in 1947. Realizing a gap in their product lineup, Willys developed the Jeepster to crossover from their 'utilitarian' type truck vehicles, to the passenger automobile market. In the process, the automaker developed the Jeepster, 'one of America's most daring postwar automobile designs. '.
This 1949 Willys Jeepster has been restored with a slight twist! The Inline 6 cylinder has been replaced with a GM V-6 power plant, a 3-speed automatic transmission, and power brakes. This Jeepster has also been modernized with VDO gauges to monitor, speed, fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. For your listening enjoyment, a Clarion AM/FM radio and CD player has...