David EilersDecember 7, 2018

1950 Jeepster West Babylon, NY $9795

Looks nice.

https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-jeepster/6758469428.html

"Jeep Willys Jeepster 1950
Numbers Matching Flathead 3 Speed
Sharp Red w/Windows
Runs/drives good
All stock
Older Restoration
Includes all side windows"

5 Comments

DaveDecember 7, 2018 at 1:24 PM
The "L" head motor is not original to that model.
Ranger Bob in ColoradoDecember 7, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Both the L Head and F Head were available in 1950.
DaveDecember 7, 2018 at 8:18 PM
The L head was for the VJ3, which is the flat front, flat fender. The 473VJ was introduced in I believe April, 1950, and featured the F head engine and the revised hood, fenders, and grille. Yes both engines were offered in 1950, but they also offered 2 different models.. There was a factory kit to retrofit the F head motor in the older models. The L head ended up in this one because they probably couldn't find a good F head motor. Nothing wrong with it, but the F head featured a few more horses. I would think more about it if it were retrofit with the F head 6, which was introduced in 1952. They were rated at 90 horsepower.
David EilersDecember 7, 2018 at 8:19 PM
Is it possible the 1950 Jeepsters with the L-head were retitled 1949 Jeepsters? That would make both of you correct. A 1950 Brochure (one I'm still chasing) suggests that one the F-head and the L-161 were available for the 1950 Jeepster. https://www.autopaper.com/images/2619/photo/img2561_32841.jpg
markyDecember 8, 2018 at 2:16 AM
I went and looked at this. It's 6 volts, the generator was replaced with an alternator. It could use some paint in places, the license plate lens is missing, the turn signal switch needs repair. New top. Seems like a good buy.