David EilersNovember 6, 2017

1950 Jeepster Grand Rapids, MI SOLD

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

(08/26/2017) Could be a good price. Not sure if the top has the side curtains and rear window.

"1950 Willy's Jeepster - Convertable
1953 Studebaker Engine
Borg Warner Automatic Transmission
Yellow
$6,000.00
Runs good"

BobAugust 26, 2017 at 5:12 PM
The Studebaker engine is very cool!
Barry WestAugust 27, 2017 at 4:14 AM
And so is the steering wheel and column. Cool…..
Joe BAugust 27, 2017 at 6:11 PM
Check out the pedals in the third image. It might be equipped with a Borg-Warner DG150/200/250 series automatic transmission. http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-studebakers-automatic-drive-borg-warner-dg150200250-advanced-in-some-respects-not-so-in-others/ Wicked cool...
Barry WestAugust 27, 2017 at 7:17 PM
Joe B., Great information on the history of the first automatics and what might be in this Jeepster. I always like the Studebaker and Packard car styling. Very classy and stylish.
Colin PeabodyNovember 7, 2017 at 4:16 PM
Given the vintage of the Studebaker V8 and the Borg Warner automatic, this Jeepster would have been a real hot rod in the early to mid 50s. I believe Ford used this same automatic in 1951 for a couple of years until they developed their own. Cool setup! Lots of interchangeable parts between Willy’s and Studebaker back then. My guess is this was the 232 cubic inch engine which had about 120hp then. The pedal setup allowed for a wider brake pedal using the stock bracket parts as the stick shift models.