Fresh barn find, Willys, Jeepster, Jeep, Rare, Original, NO RESERVE!

  • Location: Nampa, Idaho, United States
  • Make: Willys
  • Model: 4-63
  • SubModel: VJ2
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Jeepster VJ2
  • Doors: 2 Doors
  • Year: 1949
  • Mileage: 47,525
  • VIN: 81299
  • Color: Blue
  • Engine size: 134cu L-Head
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: White
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1949 Willys 4-63 Jeepster VJ2 Description

1949 Willys Overland Jeepster


  • Restoration project or clear coat it for the patina.

    • All Original Un-Molested Idaho Survivor

    • Shows 47,525 on Odometer

      • Believed to be Original

      • Miles on odometer may not be correct.

      • Odometer rotates; Speedometer needle broken.

    • Car Runs & Drives and stops well

      • New wheel Cylinders

    • No rust on the floorboards and straight body.

      • Some rust on floor, but floorboards have new sheet metal on them.

    • Vehicle is complete and very clean for its age.

    • Frame is in Excellent Condition.

      • Doesn’t look like its ever seen snow/ salt.

  • Has original, RUNNING 134 cu 4 cylinder L-head engine.

    • Starts Right UP

    • Oil Pressure Good

    • New Plugs, Battery, Water pump, Radiator, Head & Head Gasket, Fuel pump, Carburetor rebuilt

  • Original 3-speed T96 transmission with Overdrive

    • Original "3 on the tree" Shifter

    • Overdrive Cable needs work (clamp)

  • All Original Gauges & Lights

    • Not all lights and gauges work

    • Original 6V system

  • All 5 Hub Caps in Good Condition

  • No Side Curtains or Top but have the Convertible Bows

  • The 4 outside aluminum steps are Included

  • One step is damaged

  • Period correct; original AM radio (not working).

  • Jeepster emblems on the hood

  • Sun-visors in bad shape

  • All Original Stainless trim is intact & in Good Condition

  • Both Original Bumpers and guards are there.

  • Even the Original Ignition key is there.

  • Original Gas tank has unknown in it.

    • Now using a 2 gal. boat tank in the back

    • Steel or Plastic replacements easily available

  • Original filler neck and tube are intact.

  • Clean IDAHO Title in Sellers Name.


This is an unmolested (except for the blue & white paint). Original 4 Cylinder VJ2 model with rear wheel drive, planar front suspension and 3-speed O/D transmission. This is the first generation Jeepster. 20,000 of these were made from 1948-1950.

This Vehicle is Running & Driving.


Call Robert @ 208-800-8646 with any questions or to schedule a viewing.


Seller will assist in preparing car for pickup/ shipment


Thanks…..



Sold as is, Where is.


$500 PayPal deposit due within 48 hours of auction close.