In 1971, Jeep was looking for a way to boost the falling Jeepster sales. A unique partnership with Hurst shifters resulted in the Hurst/Jeepster Special. It is a customized version of the Jeepster Commando station wagon and will feature such performance characteristics as rally stripes on the cowl and tailgate, wide tread Poylglas tires with raised white lettering, a scoop-mounted tachometer and a choice of Hurst’s Dual Gate shifter with automatic transmission or Hurst T-handle shifter with manual transmission. Of course, a Hurst promotional photo shoot has to include their infamous spokesperson, Linda Vaughn.
