1970 Jeepster Commando on 2040-cars
Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Dauntless V6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Jeep
Model: Commando
Trim: 2 door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Drive Type: 4x4
Mileage: 69,488
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Original Dauntless V6 runs and sounds great. All original gauges are in perfect working order. Recently replaced the fuel filler hose and fuel gauge sender unit. The carburetor was recently rebuilt and the distributor has a Pertronix Electronic Ignition installed to eliminate the points. All four wheels were up graded to 11 inch drums with new booster, master cylinder and wheel cylinders. The new tires have less than 500 miles on them.The original interior is in great shape with very slight wear on the base of the drivers seat. Has the rear bench seat, full carpet kit and headliner. All of the window and door seals have been replaced. This was a California car until I bought it about two and a half years ago. The paint has some very minor oxidation but the body is in incredible shape, really straight. I bought this and used it for my daily driver for about a year before performing all of these improvements now it is driven for fun but sadly not very often. If you are looking for a very original Jeepster, this is it. This needs to go to a good home and not to someone that just wants to cut it up for a rock crawler. Whenever I take this out, people always stop to ask me about it or tell me stories of the Jeepster they had and wished they had never sold. I am sure that I will feel this way too but I just don't drive it enough.
We reserve the right to end the auction early.
Please feel free to text or call Thom (sounds like Tom) with any questions. (925) 784-8399
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