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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Has a 2A windshield.
“For sales- as is 1951 Willy’s Jeep – body style is carryall- 4 cylinder. Can be seen by appointment. Serious buyers only. Price is negotiable. Located approx. 30 miles from St. Louis.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Mark listed this at warjeeps.com.
“1951 M38, Willis, 52,000 miles, New Top, New Wind Shield, New Spare Tire Holder and Gas Can Holder, NO RUST, Tune up and brakes done by “Richbourg Jeep Specialists”, Original Seats, Clear Florida Title, Delivered to US Army in 1952, Garaged for least 13 last years, with only about 1500 miles driven during that time.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(10/14/2015) Looks ready for wintertime.
“We are selling our original 1951 Willy’s Army Jeep. This jeep has the original Overland Jeep Arctic Top and Doors and gas heater. It is in the same condition as when I bought it 6 years ago. All I have done is replace spark plugs, submergable wires and batteries. I have enjoyed this jeep, have only driven it in a few parades. You can view the jeep on youtube to see it run. I welcome any and all questions, so please ask. I am not a jeep mechanic, and I do not know alot about them. I am just a military enthusiast. Nor have I read all the books. I know enough to enjoy the jeep. So please ask questions.
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Has a 2A windshield for some reason.
1951 m38 with 11″ brakes ,overdrive,new carb and lots of nos parts.”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/5611056483.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9400.
(05/18/2016) Looks in good shape.
“Excellent condition jeep with no rust and all the accessories.
Clean and clear title in my name. Currently registered with antique plates.
Has data plates and original soft top. Blackout lights up front with fuel can on the back. Axe and shovel on the passenger side.
Makes a great show or parade car or for just driving around town.
The M38 was the military version of the CJ-3a. Please google the model for more information.
No trades, call only if you want to come take a look.”
Might be a 2A with a replacement body. Has 3 data plates, so might have originally been a 1946.
“1952 Willy’s for sale. Great project, asking $1,000 obo or open to trades”
http://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/5597859197.html
Has a couple different rim types.
“Needs to be restored. Has 9400 original miles make offer”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5590495726.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $4300
(05/12/2016) Appears worth a look.
“1952 Willys M38 Serial number 58632 Dated 3/52. This jeep has not been restored. Was used for parades by the previous owner. This is a great jeep for parades or for reenactments. Runs, Drives, and Stops. Engine runs smooth. Has been converted to 12 volts with electric fuel pump. A new master cylinder has been installed, along with new brake lines and hoses. Body is straight. There was rust in the front floors that was patched. Rear floor and hat channels are solid with no rust through. Has beechwood canvas top and seat cushion covers. Headlights, taillights and brake light work. Windshield has a large crack. Since it has an electric fuel pump. Vacuum wiper does not work. This can easily be replaced with an electric wiper motor. The spare tire carrier is not the original. Most of the wiring has been redone. The original cloth covered wire is still there but in bad shape. Lights are not going through the master 3 lever switch. Passenger side step is missing.”
May have some parts value.
“M38 Willies Jeep Forsale
1952 , clean title, last registered and inspected in 1987, complete drivetrain, frame looks to be in good condition, needs new body
600 or Best offer takes it”
http://chautauqua.craigslist.org/cto/5585575833.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.
Seems like a random price. Missing a few of the detail parts.
“Excellent condition. Garaged. Parade ready. 24 volt electrical system. OBO.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5627469585.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Seems to be a mix of 2A and M-38 parts.
“COMPELETE RESTORATION 2009
COST OF OVER 15K, INCLUDING NEW ALL STEEL BODY
EVERYTHING NEW OR REBUILT
NO LEAKS
EXCELLENT MECHANICAL/ COSMETIC CONDITION”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1800.
(05/04/2016) It’s a project.
“1952 willys m38 jeep for sale. no title. Must sell. $1800 obo. Bought for project vehicle and don’t have time for it. ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(01/21/2016) “This little Willys m38 is is good condition but is still and 60 year old jeep
Runs and drives with all new steering and suspension and a break master cylinder upgrade.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5565624859.html
No pics provided.
“This is a real army issue willys that was in the korean war which means it has a lot of heavy duty upgrades from the civilian model, it’s pretty much all original except the front bench seat but i have the stock buckets too and the front bumper trailer hitch for towing it as well. Just had a brand new carb and fuel pump put on it and the thing runs great and only has 30,000 miles on it! This thing gets lots of attention and is a blast to drive and will climb up anything!
I love this little willys jeep and don’t really want to sell it but current situations demand it.
4,800 obo”
Mark listed this over at warjeeps.com.
“What you are looking at is an original 1951 M38 Jeep. The Jeep has the correct MC engine, but does have a repairable crack above the distributor. A correct RMC engine block will come with it. The body is pretty straight. It has the usual floor rust. Most of the rust through area is in the driver front floor, but just where the flat panels are meaning it would be an easier repair job if you know how. The engine is not locked and spins freely. The Jeep has most of its original paint from the Korean War era and also still has its hood numbers both are pretty unusual to see on a Jeep as old as this. I would prefer this old steel soldier to find a good home to bring it back to life! I don’t usually sell my project Jeeps, but my dually needs 6 new tires.”
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale16/adm236/adm236.html
No pics provided.
“1952 Willys M38 for sale.
It has the rare original, factory twin stick PTO system.
Doesn’t have and PTO driven accessories on it.
Seats are in very good condition, it’s been converted to 12 volt.
No rust, original tub is in very good condition, runs great, just needs master cylinder.
The Willys was originally a western, dry, no salt vehicle.
I also have spare parts to go with it.
It has all of the original data plates mounted on the dash.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/22/2016) Runs.
“This was a military Jeep that had a snorkel for running through water. Runs and could be easily restored. ”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/5547669034.html
Jerry’s got his M-38 for sale. You can also view it on eBay.
“1951 Willy’s M-38 1969 Buick 225 V-6 / Model 27 front axle and Dana 44 rear with 3:73 gears. T-14 transmission, D-18 transfer. Ramsey 200R series PTO winch. Warn lockouts. Original steering with no play. All new floor pans and hat channel . Hard and soft tops. Canvas 2 yr old with side curtains.10″ brakes M-978 gasoline personnel heater with all duct work, New canvas hood blanket and grill cover. Canvas windshield cover.This is a daily driver. Will run 65 MPH all day long. All G.I. except running gear. This Jeep has dents and dings and some welds showing, all of this from Jeeping over the years. Tires are at 90% One could need replaced due to weather cracking. Owned this Jeep almost 30 year’s, I’m 60 now and just don’t enjoy driving it that much anymore. time for it to move on. I’m on dial up and lucky I got 2 pictures to upload. If interested go to eBay #162046117098 for more pictures.”
http://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/5547777253.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Could use some closer photos.
“1952 m38, registered first time in 57, all stock except for 12 volt conversion. This jeep is all there and ready for a full resteration that would bring big bucks! Only reason I’m selling is because of other commitments so no low ballers, I won’t take less than $6000.00, as I don’t want to sell it!’
May be worth a look.
“M38 1952 Willys, Rebuilt motor, trans, tranfer case, all brakes new, new canvas, frame sand blasted, primed and painted, electonic dist., high torque starter and alternator 12 volt. New wiring.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5547335112.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s worth a look..
“Hasn’t run in 3+ Years. Great restoration project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
It runs.
“I have for sale a parts jeep that is a Willys m38 military jeep. It has been converted to 12 volt. It does not have a title. The seats that are in it are the correct m38 frames. The engine is a RMC m38 correct engine, the transmission and transfer case are the original military units. It has the correct m38 radiator. This is a running driving jeep. It has some rust through and has been cut on. This is a parts jeep or farm or trail jeep only. Please look at the pictures carefully. If this ad is up, it is still available. I have put a heavy duty gas tank in it. I also checked all the fluids and greased the jeep. Also the oil has been changed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $4000.
None run, but this still looks like a good price.
“3 military Jeeps 46-51-52 not running all original no rust holes very good shape was running a while back ago titles are good 4000.00 each or best offer for all 3”
This has potential.
“All stock military jeep, no rust, stored inside, 24 volt system and lighting, lots of extras. Needs some work. Price firm.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/5526643429.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Looks like there is plenty of value here.
“Hasn’t run in 10 years, ran when parked.
Great project for someone.
Title in hand”
