Parade Highlight Vehicle: 1949 Willy's Jeepster

There is an old car owners advice that says you should buy a condition 1 car and drive it until it is condition 2 and then sell -- the difference in sales price might be offset by inflation/appreciation but it certainly will cost more to refresh that car back to condition 1. (Read more about "conditions" here.) Others suggest starting with a condition 2 car (less of a premium) and driving till it is condition 3...but I'm gonna suggest a different tack --  you buy this next Jeepster and just drive it till you die.  Find this 1949 Willy's Jeepster offered for $10,700 in Bokeelia, FL via craigslist. Tip from Dascpcu.

Late Model Powertrain: 1950 Willys Jeepster

This next car comes from Terry B who writes: Not much information here, but all things wrong with a jeepster has been replaced.  Do not think you could modify a jeepster for the asking price. Find this 1950 Willys Jeepster offered for $14000 in Sacramento, CA via craigslist.

Not Commando: 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible

After WWII was over and Willys-Overland Motors returned to non-war production, they realized there was a big hole in their product lineup between the compact CJ (Civilian Jeep) and heavy duty Jeep Wagon & Jeep Truck.  To fill this gap, Willys introduced the Jeepster, a slab sided roofless thing that was technically the last Phaeton (topless car with zero weather protection -- but it appears that most Jeepsters today have tops that are dealer or aftermarket created pieces) to be built by an American automaker.  Find this 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible here on eBay bidding for $7,700 with 1 day to go, located in Woodbury, NJ.

5k: Classic 4X4: 1967 Jeepster Commando

The Jeepster Commando was a Kaiser Jeep built 4X4 sold from 1966-1973 as a station wagon, convertible, roadster and pickup.  The Commando was eventually replaced with the more modern full sized Cherokee, but it left an impression on many owners and today they have a dedicated following.  Find this 1967 Jeepster Commando for sale in Phoenix, AZ currently bidding for $4,800 reserve-not-met on ebay.  Tip from Andy L.

5k: Most Dependable Engine Ever Made: 1970 Jeep Commando Convertible

The Jeep Commando (aka Jeepster Commando) was a line of vehicles in the Kaiser Jeep portfolio to compete with Ford Bronco and Toyota Landcruiser.  The low end edition was the basic Commando that was advertised as a convertible, but should have been called open top because it came without any top and could not be converted into anything.  The Commando is one of those strange open recreational vehicles that can be seen shuffling surfer kids around beach cities and generally acting as cheap transportation.  Find this 1970 Jeep Commando for sale in Vista, CA for $2,700 via craigslist.