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UPDATE: Price dropped to $17,500.
(05/27/2020) Looks like a nice combo.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colville-willys-jeep/7166472458.html
“1952 Korean War Jeep with trailer and second set of tires in beautiful condition. Serious inquiries only.”
Looks solid.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/post-falls-1952-jeep-m38-military/7172183255.html
“For sale 1952 restored M38 Military Jeep. 24 Volt electrical system. Military signal lights, Military Aluminum top. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Hot water heater. Frame, body and top painted Army green. excellent condition.”
Appears worth a look.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1952-willys-jeep-m38/7159523113.html
“Own a piece of history!!!
You are viewing a very healthy, great running flat head M38 Willys. My father is parting out some of his collection. He bought this barn find/survivor back in 2009. It has been kept in a heated garage since & im guessing for most of its life too. Continue reading
Looks good.
https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-london-1951-m38-willys-jeep/7156284838.html
“M38 Willy’s Jeep. The Jeep came from the Chet Krause Military Collection in Iola.
Call with any questions.
$18,000 or offer. Nice Jeep for parades or just to drive around.
This is a true Military Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
Looks in good shape. The seller has removed the ‘pill’ within the transfercase shifter to allow for 2WD-low-range.
“1951 Willy’s M38 military Jeep M38 · Other_body_style · Driven 640 miles 1951 M38 willys Total overhaul. Engine overhaul, transmission overhaul, sand blasted and all new paint, new wiring harnesses, correct carb, frame off restore. New tires, new seats, new gas tank, correct military version, ready to enjoy. Work is done! 24 volt system. Have shovel for it. Awesome ice cream getting machine. Turn signals added with military versions and special new hardness got that. 4 wheel drive with 2 speed transfer case. Tab remove so you can used low range in 2 wheel drive”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/01/2019) Looks in good shape. Appears to have a civvy gas tank.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2412485989043587/
“1951 M38 Navy Jeep. New Tires; New Battery; Directional Signals; Gray Leather Seating; Full Canvas Top (includes doors and side curtains); Custom Winter Cover; Extras. A Real Head Turner – Must See!”
There’s some kind of bar installed between the front frame rails. Unclear what it did/does.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/bar/d/mckinney-1951-willys-jeep-mb/7135110745.html
“All original!! Original four-cylinder 60hp motor, all lights in working order that air raid light/blackout light is the light on the fender as well as the headlights even the gauge lights work! Tires are almost new but I have been driving it quite a bit lately… Original windshield wipers that are exhaust fed, original front and rear seats, original plates on the dashboard As well as all the brackets on the bumpers for lifting and towing… original even down to the front tow rope. Too many extra list!
Mechanically this jeep is amazing! The brakes have been re-done recently you can see it in the photos… This jeep goes maximum speed of 50 miles an hour most of these jeeps only go 30 to 35… It’s reliable starts every time even when it hasn’t been driven for weeks! Transmission is great all the gears work including the low and high, all the axles work, this is a running machine and I’ve been using it to drive my daughter to school each day and take the family out on rides on the weekends.
No tire kickers please serious inquiries only! I don’t have time for time wasters that have a lot of questions and want to talk about history… Serious callers only… Text is great and if we want to proceed we can talk on the phone…”
Could be worth a look. Sounds like the seller has had it a long time.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/oroville-willys-military-jeep/7142859095.html
“NEW: REBUILT MOTOR, CLUTCH, CANVAS, ETC. FIRST OWNER AFTER GOVERNMENT.”
UPDATE: The M-38 sold. The trailer is still available.
Contact him at 785 452 2490 or via email kennyh5661 @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @)
“1952 M38 Jeep and M-416 Trailer for sale. Runs great, 24v, new carburetor, new points less than 500 miles ago, original canvas enclosure with removable doors, new batteries, jerry can, spare tire, turn signals, Gama Goat taillight lenses installed, rebuilt transfer case, pioneer tools, manuals. Great start for someone to drive as-is or fully restore. Trailer in good original condition, some surface rust but no rust-thru’s, great candidate for complete restoration, or use as-is. Will sell as a pair or will sell separately. Feel free to call if you have questions. “
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $11,500.
(05/23/2019) Includes a canvas top.
“1951 M38 Willys Military Jeep. Really nice condition. 24 volt. Radio,antenna. Have military top and doors also.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/19/2020) Looks great.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1258075617725344/
“1951 Willys M38 Jeep. Off frame restoration. Frame media cleaned, primed and painted. Front and rear differentials rebuilt using new bearings and seals. Transmission and transfer case rebuilt also. Work performed by Sumpter County transmission in Leesburg. Engine dismantled, block boiled out and cylinders re sleeved. Engine reassembled using all new parts. Work performed by Dave Latarte Machine Shop, Fruitland Park. Painting done by Johnny’s Hot Rod Leesburg. New wiring harness, brake lines, wheel cylinders and brake shoes. New fuel lines.
Asking $20,000 or will consider trade for a late model Trike or Pularis UTV.”
It the floors are good, this could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/238276337268498/
“M38 military Jeep, same owner 19 years, it had a full mechanical restoration 12 years ago, I have the old parts that were swapped out. It has been sitting 7 years. It will be pretty easy to get it going again. It has a very sold body and frame, pretty amazing actually. It was converted to a 12v system”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $16,950.
Appears in good shape.
“1953 Willy’s military jeep. Great condition. Runs great. Comes with original communication radio, heater, and faux M50 gun and mount and more.”
It doesn’t run at the moment, but if the seller gets it running, they want $11,000. Otherwise, make offer as a non-runner.
https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-1951-willys-m38-jeep/7094468031.html
“1951 willys m38 24v Korean War era Jeep. Jeep is complete and needs a full tune up-batteries to get going again. It has sat in my garage the past 1.5 years in hopes of working on it. I have not touched it due to work. It has the original drivetrain and body hardware you would hope to find. It has the original Jerry can, spare tire, Canvas top with removable side panels and doors, canvas is in nice original condition on both front and rear seats as well as top.
Newer harness-comes with brand new one and parts. Motor turns freely by hand almost zero if any leaks. The Jeep Ran in 2018 as the previous owner got a tail light ticket. It was his fathers civil defense Jeep and it was painted as such. It has vinyl decals that can be removed. The only body work I’ve found has been a small metal plate in the tool box, passenger floor and axe indent have had some work. Great start for some one to drive or restore. If I get it running 11,000 make offer as if your interested”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/23/2019) You can read the full story on the M-38 and trailer here: http://cj3b.info/Siblings/SurreyAgan.html
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/des-moines-51-mc-m38-military-jeep-and/7074403580.html
“Fully restored MC M38 Korean War era military Jeep and 1952 D-K M100 US Army trailer. 12 volt 4 wd. Has been garaged and not been started or driven since my late husband passed. Serious buyers only, not desperate to sell. Looking for someone who loves and appreciates these older treasures as much as we do and can provide the care needed to own this type of vehicle. Two tops included along with side curtains not shown, and extras.”
A variety of extras are included on this M-38. The windshield seems like it leans back a little farther than it should. I’ve never heard the term “Restored to Combat Class”.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm024/adm024.html
“Has original parts, 24 volt system. Many original add-on’s that make this a unique find. Please see photos and review the video for running Jeep featuring a narrative from the owner and a full scope of all that is included with this sale.
Several of your inquiries have been to include further photos of what items are extra in my Dads large bin that comes with the Jeep. I’ve put many more photos in the ad now, several items most likely will have no interest to you, nevertheless they come with the Jeep.
I’ve personally never looked at the underside of the Jeep until I took these photos, it is not that easy to snap these upside down, but I did my best. I should tell you that it will have a few areas I know that need to be sanded, I believe on the right front passenger side on the undercarriage. The Jeep has been sitting several years without care, covered, but still without my dads care due to his illnesses, and I know he has not been able to maintain or do further work that he had planned on completing with the Jeep. But, all things considered, it’s not a shiny showpiece, however, it is one heck of a Jeep!
We’d Love to hear from you, make your best offer!”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $18,400.
(10/17/2019) Is the generator era correct?
“1951 WILLYS M38 W/M416 TRAILER AND MEP 018A GENSET”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
Appears in good shape.
“Original Korean War era Willys M38 military jeep. Runs great and ready to go.”
UPDATE: This jeep was auctioned at some point on Mecum
Looks like a great price, maybe too good of a price. Something doesn’t seem right about this ad. Who advertises a mint M-38 by describing it with a “front tow package”? And, I’m not seeing an obvious tow package. This might be a scam ….
https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/for/d/warrenton-1950-willy-jeep/6990088063.html
“Running 1950 Willy Jeep with front tow package. Great condition.”
Steve’s got this M-38 for sale.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/for/6948203891.html
“1952 willys M38 jeep. Was a civil defense vehicle. Rust free. 12 volt conversion nicely done little damage to original wiring. 26000 miles. Mc 134 motor, completely rebuilt tranny, transfer case , steering box and brakes. Plus more. Every thing works. Call for more information
Also have the original 16 inch military rims painted white like pintle. This is a solid jeep great daily driver, or easy candidate for restoring to original”
Looks nice.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/lockwood-for-sale/6944694030.html
“1951 Willys M-38, everything gone thru, no rust anywhere, new paint, decals, 2 new front tires, gauges, brakes, exhaust, everything works. only reason i’m selling is I found slightly newer Jeep similar to one i drove in Army, don’t have room for two.”
Appears in good shape.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/for/d/stanton-1950-military-army-jeep/6922631443.html
“1950 Willys M38 military jeep. These jeeps were used during the Korean war era. Near perfect condition. Original 134L engine. No bondo. All metal. Four wheel drive works”
UPDTE: Status Unknown. Was $14,500.
Appears in good shape.
“Restored. New engine. Has mock 50Cal and new Canvas top. Less than 2000 miles on the engine. Won many car shows.”
Looks solid.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/belle-vernon-willys/6909871998.html
“Real military jeep, no rust, Turn key ready. 14,500 OBO upgraded engine runs great very reliable , would consider interesting trade plus cash either way , I do not want a project”
