JEEP VJ-3 JEEPSTER
VJ-3 JEEPSTER 1949 - 1951
ASSEMBLY : Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED : 57,000
PREDECESSOR : VJ-2 Jeepster
SUCCESSOR : C-101 Commando Jeepster
BASE MODEL : VJ-2 Jeepster
The Willys Jeepster was an early attempt by Willys to crossover to the passenger vehicle market. This was in contrast to their existing fleet of utilitarian trucks and military vehicles. The Jeepster was the first Willys vehicle limited to rear-wheel drive, which hurt its potential appeal to existing Jeep customers. It also featured luxury trim and fittings, such as white-wall tires, chrome trim and boxy styling. These factors, along with a limited marketing strategy, meant sales were low and production only lasted 3 years. The VJ-3 had a re-designed front-end and grille to house a larger engine.
GRILLE
VJ-3 Jeepster Grille
(1948 - 1950)
8-slot, stamped metal grille with horizontal chrome bars
Model(s): VJ-3 Jeepster (1949-1951)
BADGING
Willys Overland Medallion, Grille Center
Jeepster Medallion, Hoodside
SPECS
JEEP VJ-3 Jeepster SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 176.0
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 69.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), CANVAS TOP: 68.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), NO TOP: 64.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 104.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 55.5
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,400 lbs
SPARE LOCATION: Rear Spare
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 8.0
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 39°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 18°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 20°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham