This 1969 Jeepster Commando is said to be a two owner, highly original example. A recent motor rebuild is a great benefit, and Jeepsters look great on stock wheels and ride height. The seller’s ad isn’t super detailed, but this looks like a very nice example in the seller’s extensive photo gallery here on SmugMug. Find it here on Craigslist in Ellensburg, Washington for $15,800 OBO.

Paint is said to show a little age but is further described as nearly perfect. From what is shown we take that to mean it’s slightly faded but largely free of scratches, scrapes or other blemishes. Factory white steelies are so clean and corrosion free they could be mistaken for new, and it’s pretty amazing that all four hub caps have emerged from the fat end of 45 years without being lost or beat-up. There aren’t many close-ups, but badging, trim,and bumpers all look very good from what can be seen.

The interior is said to be perfect and that claim doesn’t seem like hype—check out the fluffy carpet, great upholstery, and bright, scratch-free paint. Ideally there’d be a few shots of the dash and instrumentation, but there’s really no reason to doubt they aren’t frozen in time like everything else seems to be. It’s pretty obvious this truck has never worked for a living, as all that bare sheet metal looks very vulnerable to damage.

The freshly rebuilt “Dauntless” V6 should make 160 HP and a nice fat 235 lb-ft of torque, and although it won’t light up the tires it should make progress downright rapid compared to an International Scout of the same age. The OEM turquoise paint used on the block and heads looks great, and the engine bay in general looks sorted and clean but not suspiciously so. Of course, any potential buyers would be wise to ask about the condition of other mechanicals, but we wouldn’t expect any nasty surprises.

Off-roading is strictly out of the question, but as a weekender it looks hard to beat. Take it to a few shows and make sure you’ve got ample shelf space in the garage for lots of trophies.