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1948 Willys- Jeepster  Pheaton Convertible

One Of The Best Color Combinations Offered!

Being Offered With A Very Low Buy It Now Option ( Or Best Reasonable Offer )

The Willys Jeepster delivered open-air motoring to a public that had recently fallen in love with the rugged Jeep out on the battlefield. This 1948 Jeepster combines that same tough attitude and ruggedness with a sporty convertible body to make an appealing little speedster that embodies all that's great about Jeep: durability simplicity and classic good looks. Painted in traditional colors Nassau Cream ( Pale Yellow ) with a black upper body this doesn't look like a low-priced machine. The angular front fenders and upright grille are instantly recognizable trademarks that continue on Jeeps today and that's a big part of this little car's appeal. Finish quality is quite good. You'll find prices all over the map with these so it pays to do your homework and what you'll find here is a very reasonable deal and priced to sell.  They were never designed to have show-grade gaps so it's about how the factory did it but the paint is probably a lot shinier than anything they had in 1948. And unlike military-spec Jeeps this convertible  a dressed-up grille and a V-shaped windshield that helps cheat the wind at least a little bit giving it a rakish cut-down appearance. The basic interior is just that: basic.  Blood Red vinyl upholstery wraps around rectangular cushions that could be equally stylish on your patio. Piped in cream they do look appealing and the passenger's side bucket seat tilts forward for access to the rear seat area. The upholstery work was done a few years ago but thanks to durable materials and good workmanship it's holding up nicely with only a few signs of age here and there. The centrally-mounted instrument panel made manufacturing easier and it's look awesome. The folding top fits well and looks great with its fastback profile and the Jeepster was one of the last US-built vehicles to still use side curtains so it feels very old fashioned when it's all buttoned up. In 1948 the only engine option was a134 cubic inch inline-four cylinder engine.   It isn't terribly fast but it's bulletproof reliable if treated properly and has a great 'can-do' attitude that overcomes its modest specifications. Learning from their battlefield experience the engineers put all the delicate stuff up high including the carburetor and generator while the original air filter housing was changed and I was trying to find a original to replace it. It's tidy under the hood and a dedicated hobbyist could bump this truck up a couple of points just by cleaning and polishing a few bits. The chassis isn't detailed for show but shows the rugged hardware you'd expect of a Jeep and it looks quite solid.  Black steel wheels with simple hubcaps and modest whitewall radials ( all 5 brand new and just installed on 7/14/14! complete the no-nonsense look. Overall a order restoration that is in good driver quality condition. The jeepsteer is very solid put I did find a patch panel on the driverside floor. All gauges work and the horn ring is there and not broke but sometimes works and sometimes is just dead. New Battery just installed. A NOS emergency brake cable was ordered but hasn't been installed and will be included. There are minor inperfection that can be found but again I'm not asking $30. 00 as some are advertised for that. The convertible top is good other then two small rips at the seam where it folds (see pictures). Again it's not a 100point show car but rather a fun driver that's affordable and will only gain value.

 The ideal addition to a Jeep fan's collection or a fun collectable that's a little out of the ordinary this Jeepster offers a lot of charisma in an affordable package.

Deposit of $500 Due within 12hrs via Paypal. Balance Due Within 5 Days. International Bidders Welcome.

New Tires ( All 5 ) Just Purchased And Installed On 7-14-14!

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