1959 Jeep FC-150
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1959Make
WillysModel
Forward ControlOdometer
Upon RequestEngine
Hurrinace I4Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
manualDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
Upon RequestSeller
Motorcar ClassicsLocation
Farmingdale, NYTitle Status
clean- 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.
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.
- 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
- Cab-over-engine (COE) design
- Short wheelbase with large cargo bed
- Warn locking hubs
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires
- 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
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