The Jeep Commando was produced from 1966 to 1973. It was developed by Kaiser-Jeep and production continued even after AMC bought the company in 1970. The name comes from the Willys-Overland Jeepster produced from 1948 to 1950. This example… more»
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May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Hurst Edition! 1971 Jeepster Commando
Most of us associate the great name of Hurst Performance with being on muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s, or maybe it’s just me who thinks that when I think of Hurst. Here’s a vehicle that I wouldn’t… more»
Apr 30, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid 4×4: 1968 Jeepster Commando
We all know how hot the original Ford Bronco is right now, it’s hard to get a barely-usable one for less than $40,000, give or take. For that money, a person can have a jewel box of a Jeepster… more»
Feb 2, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Update! Barn Find 1967 Jeepster Convertible
UPDATE – This 1967 Jeepster Convertible is listed for sale again with a huge drop in price. They have it posted here on craigslist in El Mirage, Arizona, and they’re now asking $3,500. Check out the photos again and… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 60 Years! 1948 Willys Jeepster
In the spring of 1948, Willys introduced the Jeepster and the company thought they’d have a winner on their hands. According to Hagerty, they haven’t held their value as much as expected lately but since when has value had… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Find: 1951 Willys-Overland Jeepster
If you take the plunge and buy-out an estate, you could find yourself with all sorts of treasures. The owner of this 1951 Willys-Overland Jeepster did just that, and now that he has everything sorted, he has decided to… more»
Jun 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Worth Restoring? 1971 Jeepster Commando
There are many cars that claim the name of “first SUV.” The Jeep Cherokee is what’s mostly credited with that, but the AMC Eagle also shows up from time to time. SUV, a relatively new denomination of vehicle, already… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Project Pair: 1968 and 1971 Jeepster Commandos
Do good things come in twos? They do if you’re on the hunt for a couple of Jeepster Commando projects. This pair of tired trucks is located in the nirvana of vintage classics, Washington State, and have more rust… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 65! 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition
The 1971 Jeepster Hurst Edition seems like a pretty rare bird. According to the seller, you are looking at one of only 65 known survivors! Although they seem to be exceedingly rare, we featured one here on Barn Finds… more»
Nov 12, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
All Original Rust-Free 1949 Willys Jeepster
Certain buzzwords or phrases catch our eye, and by “our” I mean all car guys and gals, not just us here at Barn Finds. The phrase that catches my eye the most is rust-free. The seller of this 1949… more»
Jul 27, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Off-Roader: 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition
Of all of the production vehicles to ever wear the Hurst badge, the 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition would appear to possibly be one of the rarest. Originally planned on a production run of 500 vehicles, the reality turned… more»
Jun 21, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
The First Hurst? 1970 Hurst Jeepster
We’ve heard plenty about the rare Hurst Jeepsters over the years, mostly about their limited production and the importance of finding one with most original accessories intact. But when one seller claimed his might be the first one ever… more»
Mar 28, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 Of 100 Built: 1970 Hurst Jeepster
Jeepsters are some of the most visually-unique vehicles out there. A 1970 Hurst Jeepster is that and then some, and there is a darn good reason that we don’t see them very often….only 100 were made, and only 65… more»
Dec 15, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1 of 100: 1971 Jeepster Hurst Commando
We have seen rare vehicles here before. Whenever something is more of a special edition than a one-off type of rare vehicle, those don’t seem to get the love, but when that special edition combines the names Jeep and… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
14 Year Slumber: 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
Here is a real rarity in the Jeep family: A 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster for sale on Craigslist in Tuscola, Texas for $15,900. And it looks like the seller was so excited with his barn find, he couldn’t wait to… more»
Apr 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Go Devil Powered: 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster
After the war, Willys tried to break into the civilian car market. They didn’t have the tooling to make body panels with complex curves, so they used the Jeep flat fender look. They all used the same flat four “Go… more»
