Why did Willys make the VJ2 Jeepster?
Why did Willys make the VJ2 Jeepster?
Born shortly after the end of WWII, the VJ2 Jeepster was an attempt by Willys-Overland to capitalize on Americans’ desire for new, inexpensive passenger vehicles. Willys (pronounced Will-iss) was now armed with a modern production facility, upgraded for the war effort, and its Toledo plant had the ability to produce goods faster than ever before.
Is the throttlemeister cruise control a true cruise control?
Whereas the first is not a “true” cruise control, it at least provides the ability to release the throttle and relax the right hand during those times on the super-slab, yet still maintain a steady speed. I also wanted this to be a simple but effective system without trashing up the looks or the handlebars with extra levers, switches, etc.
What is the current value of a Willys Jeepster?
Hagerty valuation editor Andrew Newton says values for Jeepsters in #1 (Concours), #2 (Excellent), and #3 (Good) conditions have slipped in recent years after seeing a 16-percent jump in 2016.
When did Willys start making the Jeepster Phaeton?
In December 1947, Mooney called the Jeepster “a dashing four-cylinder sports phaeton which has captured much of the elusive quality of Continental models.” He claimed the vehicle had “aroused keen interest and enthusiasm in test samplings of opinion.”
Is the Willys Jeepster still on the market?
Yes, there’s something endearing about the 1948–51 Willys Jeepster. However, not endearing enough for today’s market at large. Much like its initial offering, the Jeepster is not a hot commodity these days.
What kind of engine did Willys Jeepster have?
Willys offered more improvements in 1950, including a more powerful Hurricane four-cylinder engine, which inspired this marketing cry: “There’s magic under the hood of Willys’ smart new Jeepster: Hurricane power!” In addition, the six was bored to 161 cubic inches, which boosted its output to 75 hp.
In December 1947, Mooney called the Jeepster “a dashing four-cylinder sports phaeton which has captured much of the elusive quality of Continental models.” He claimed the vehicle had “aroused keen interest and enthusiasm in test samplings of opinion.”
What are the colors of the Willys Jeepster?
The talented young designer imagined a sporty two-door “car” based on the same chassis as a CJ. To offset the Jeepster’s limited curves, Stevens envisioned a bold, two-toned paint job—“a yellow and black color scheme that just screamed at you for attention.”
