Willys-Overland Jeepster
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The Jeepster is an automobile originally produced by Willys-Overland Motors from 1948 until 1950.[4] It was developed to fill a gap in the company's product line, crossing over from their "utilitarian" proto SUVs and trucks to the passenger automobile market.
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Willys-Overland Jeepster | |
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Overview | |
Type | Early Crossover/Phaeton |
Manufacturer | Willys-Overland Motors |
Production | 1948–1950 |
Assembly | Toledo, Ohio |
Designer | Brooks Stevens |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door phaeton/convertible |
Layout | FR layout |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 134.1 cu in (2.2 L) I4 148.5 cu in (2.4 L) I6 161 cu in (2.6 L) I6 |
Transmission | 3-speed manual with overdrive[1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 104 in (2,642 mm)[1] |
Length | 174 in (4,420 mm)[2] |
Width | 69 in (1,753 mm)[2] |
Height | 62 in (1,575 mm)[2] |
Curb weight | 4-cylinder: 2,468 lb (1,119 kg) (6-cylinder: 2,392 lb (1,085 kg) [3] |
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The Jeepster initially included numerous deluxe features and interior fittings in addition to a high level of standard equipment that cost extra on other automobiles. A total of almost 20,000 were manufactured.
The Jeepster name was revived in 1966 on a new model, the C-101 Jeepster Commando.