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1949 Willys Jeepster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$29,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $27,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Jeep Jeepster and Jeepster Commando
Generation
Jeepster and Jeepster Commando (1948 to 1973)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
4T19355
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 75 comparable sales, 4% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,550 to $26,000
Median$17,000
Sales behind it75Likely

From 75 sales of the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando (1948 to 1973) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,550 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2.5L-Powered 1949 Willys-Overland JeepsterBring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$29,000
350-Powered 1949 Willys-Overland JeepsterBring a Trailer, Jan. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 15, 2026$20,200
V6-Powered 1949 Willys-Overland JeepsterBring a Trailer, April 3, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 3, 2025$30,000
1949 Willys-Overland JeepsterBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2026$30,000
1950 Willys-Overland JeepsterMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$19,000
283-Powered 1948 Willys-Overland JeepsterBring a Trailer, Feb. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 3, 2026$14,005
1949 Willys-Overland JeepsterMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$14,000
1949 Willys JeepsterMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$30,000