1959 Jeep FC-150

SOLD

Year

1959

Make

Willys

Model

Forward Control

Odometer

Upon Request

Engine

Hurrinace I4

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Upon Request

Seller

Motorcar Classics

Location

Farmingdale, NY

Title Status

clean
Cab-over design, CJ-5 underpinnings, and low production numbers define this 1959 Jeep FC-150, offered by Motorcar Classics in Farmingdale, New York for $49,900. Finished as a clean, well-kept example, it highlights one of the more unusual and increasingly hard-to-find classic 4×4 platforms.

  • Forward Control Design: The FC-150 (Forward Control) places the cab directly over the engine and front axle, maximizing cargo space within a short wheelbase. Built on the CJ-5 platform, it combines compact dimensions with a surprisingly usable bed, along with a tight turning radius that made it practical for commercial and utility use.
  • Low Production, High Attrition: Produced from 1957 to 1965 with just over 16,000 units built, the FC-150 was never a high-volume vehicle. Many were used as work trucks and did not survive, making clean, intact examples increasingly rare today. 
  • Improved 1959 Model: By 1958, Jeep updated the FC-150 with a wider track and stronger front axle, improving stability and overall usability. This 1959 model benefits from those updates, making it one of the more desirable years within the production run.
  • Hurricane F4 Power: Power comes from the 134 cu.-in. “Hurricane” F-head inline-four, paired with a T-90 3-speed manual transmission and Spicer 18 transfer case. It’s a simple, durable drivetrain that reflects the FC’s utilitarian roots. 
  • Condition and Presentation: This example appears well maintained with strong visual presentation throughout. The red-painted cab, refreshed upholstery, and clean body panels suggest a cared-for truck, while details like the lined bed and overall finish indicate thoughtful upkeep rather than neglect.
Why This FC-150? 
The FC-150 sits in a niche that few vintage 4×4s occupy. It combines true utility roots with a distinctive cab-over design that stands apart from traditional pickups. With relatively low production numbers and high attrition rates, clean examples are increasingly difficult to find. As interest in vintage 4×4s continues to grow, trucks like this benefit from both scarcity and visual uniqueness, making them appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Key Specifications & Features

Powertrain & Drivetrain
  •  134 cu.-in. Hurricane F-head inline-four
  •  T-90 3-speed manual transmission
  •  Spicer 18 transfer case
  •  Spicer 44 front axle
  •  Dana 44 rear axle
Exterior & Equipment
  •  Cab-over-engine (COE) design
  •  Short wheelbase with large cargo bed
  •  Warn locking hubs
  •  BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires
Other Details
  •  Produced as part of the 1957–1965 FC-150 run
  •  Improved post-1958 wide-track configuration
  •  Offered by Motorcar Classics
  •  Located in Farmingdale, New York

This FC-150 leans into what makes these trucks interesting: simple mechanicals, distinctive design, and limited surviving examples.

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