History
A total of 19,122 Jeepsters were built from 1948-1950 with only 2,960 being sold in 1949. These were built as a Phaeton design crossover from the Willys utilitarian jeeps and trucks.
However, by today's standards, among other things, they were underpowered and geared to low for our current road speeds. The goal was to keep the Jeepster looking original but upgraded for being driven at today's highway speeds in comfort.
This one was upgraded by Paso Robles resident, Lem Tolliver with changes as noted in the specifications section.
1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
- Year Built: 1949
- Vehicle Type: Jeepster
- Originally Built By: Willys-Overland
- Re-Built By: Lem Tolliver
- Front Suspension: QA-1 coil over front shocks & springs
- Engine: 350 cubic inch "Chevrolet V-8 with 385 horsepower
- Brakes: Speedway Motors front disc brake kit, Wilwood MC
- Ignition: MLD
- Instruments: Original dash with gauges by Redline
- Wheels: Originaql ceneters with 15 x 6 inch front and 15 x 7 inch rear
- Steering: Borgeson power box with Chrysler steeering column
- Owner: Woodland Family Collection
