1967 Kaiser Jeep Jeepster Commando Roadster on 2040-cars

Year:1967 Mileage:59550

Location:

Paso Robles, California, United States

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This eye catching Kaiser Jeepster Commando Roadster was ordered brand new by Kaiser Engineer Robert Bernard right after they were introduced for the first model year in 1967, painted in President Red with Rawhide Trim.

I have the original Purchase Order Form, listing the options of the Dauntless V-6 engine (160 HP), Suburbanite White Sidewall Tires, Rear Seat with seat belts, Fresh-Air Heater and Defroster, Trim Package "A", Locking Differential, Air Injector System (Smog), Heavy Duty Suspension - Rear Only, Radio and Antenna (Transistorized), Safari Top and Boot, #100-2 Selective Drive Hubs, and "Husky" Tire Mount, for a whopping total of $3227.50 with California Tax and the special pricing for a Kaiser Engineer. It was ordered through the Oakland Kaiser Center, and delivered through the Cochran & Celli dealership in Oakland to Robert, and it still sports the original dealership license plate frame on the back. Note that it of course originally was a "black plate" California car, but Robert replaced them with personalized blue plates in the 70s, so when I acquired it regular current white California state plates were assigned to it...some of the older registrations in the file show the black plate letters and numbers of the originally assigned license plates.

Robert and his family carefully maintained and enjoyed it for the next 43 years, primarily using it as a summer fun cruiser at their Lake Tahoe vacation home. My wife and I have many fond memories of off-roading and camping with a 1968 Jeepster that we owned for about 5 years in the early 80s, and when we found this one available for sale, for the first time since new in 2010, we purchased it.

I was amazed at the condition and documentation that came with it, and only performed relatively minor maintenance to it, as it hadn't been driven much in the few years before we acquired it. After perusing every receipt from the file of 43 years of service documentation, I realized the actual mileage was less than 60,000, and the engine runs like you would expect for such relatively low mileage, i.e., very well!

In the four years we've owned it, I've replaced the heater core and hoses, battery and cables, replaced an older after market stereo with a good Alpine AM/FM/CD with USB/Ipod attachment in glove box, flushed & replaced the brake fluid, replaced the shock absorbers, starter motor, alternator, and of course it's had a proper tune up and oil change. While it's not the stock stereo, the only speakers are parked in back on each inside corner side of the tailgate, so no speaker holes were ever cut into the doors or any of the interior panels.

It's quite peppy, and runs close to how I would imagine it did when brand new! The "odd-fire" Buick sourced V6 has a unique sound and decent torque. While the option list is long for a first year Jeepster Commando, note that it does not have power steering or brakes, and this first year transmission is not synchronized in first gear. With that being said, it's also relatively light, steers and brakes easily, and is fun to drive!

It's stock with the following exceptions...

-The stereo as noted previously

-The chrome open element air filter, but I do have an original black oil bath air cleaner that goes with it

-An under dash switch that can change from the stock horn to an "aooga" horn or calliope air horn, as seen in the pictures under the hood

The Good...

-Body is very straight, California car from new to now, no rust, and no evidence of ever having been in an accident that I can see

-Runs great, starts up even after I've had it garaged and covered for a month or more (I do keep it on a Battery Tender)

-Interior is very nice, no rips, stains, torn carpet or dash, and I believe it's all original; good glass and windows go up and down easily

-Everything works; lights, gauges, wipers, stereo, heater, four wheel drive & assortment of horns :)

-It's very sharp, and always garners approving comments; it's a great conversation starter when you pull up in it!

The Not Quite So Good...

-As noted above, aside from the paint job 15 years ago, it's never been restored...the undercarriage is original; no rust out, but it's dirty and has surface rust in some areas...also has a preserved field mouse head sticking out of the front driver's frame rail that kids & adults love & I haven't yet removed...it came with the vehicle!

-The tires look great, and have no cracks and adequate tread, but are pretty old now and should be replaced if any high speed driving is anticipated.

I'm putting this up for sale because I purchased a modified 1968 Jeepster last year that I'm now restoring to actually do some off-roading and camping again, and I didn't have the heart to take this one off road. We have a number of older cars, and I realized I am just not using this enough, and hope that there might be another passionate Jeepster fan out there who would enjoy this. We don't have to sell it, but if we get what I think is a reasonable bid considering the rarity and original condition of this Jeepster, that means it's over our reserve and will sell. Otherwise, I'll just keep it safe, and occasionally drive it as I do now. Don't bother asking about the reserve, just bid what you think it's worth to you, and if hits the reserve, you'll know it!

If it does sell, I hope the new owner(s) will enjoy it as much as we have, I'm confident it will provide another 47 years of enjoyment if it continues to be maintained as it has been. It is, however, offered as is, where is, and with no warranty. I am open to inspections from serious bidders, but this must be done before the end of the auction. Any bidders with less than 10 Ebay feedback must contact me first, or I reserve the right to cancel the bid. This Jeepster is offered for sale in other local arenas, and if it happens to sell, I reserve the right to end the auction...

A $!000 deposit by the winning bidder must be paid by Paypal within 48 hours of winning the auction, and the balance must be paid to me by check, cash, or wire transfer within 7 days of the auction end. The car will not be released until all funds have cleared my bank, and I'm not interested in scams, such as sending checks to cover shipping, etc, so don't even ask. I am willing to hold the car at no charge for the winning bidder for up to three weeks, as long as all funds have cleared ahead of time, and can make it available for your shipper at your expense, again, as long as all funds have first cleared my bank. You can contact me through Ebay, or call or leave a message at (80five)21eight-550three. I'm not interested in texting, and I do have a business, so if you miss me, please leave a detailed message, and I'd be glad to return the call. Thank you for viewing our auction!

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