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I had to read through this a couple times to understand there are two M-38A1s for sale. One is said to have been used on an aircraft carrier and one on a base. A bike(?) is also included.
” It is not-running but complete, Very Rare 1952 Navy Jeep / with Columbia Bike..from what I can research it was used on an Aircraft Carrier as Mechanics tool truck & tug.. . also a 1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep that was used on base..complete& running….more pictures & information soon”
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Here are two different stories from two issues of Popular Mechanics comparing the size of a M-38A1 to the Mighty Mite.
1. Popular Mechanics May 1953 on Google Books | Purchase a copy of the magazine on eBay
2. Popular Mechanics March 1954 Page 140 on Google Books | Purchase a copy of the magazine on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This was used by a rural fire department.
“Up for auction is a very nice Willys M38A1 military Jeep. This is an excellent restoration prospect! I have had this one for a number of years and do not have the time to restore it, so I have put it on the market for an immediate sale. It is the second generation version without the hinged grill. It was used by a rural fire department, as you can see by the lettering. You can also see the remains of the original U.S. Army lettering, along with the hood number. There was no id plate with the other data plates, although all of the others are present. This is a true “barn find”, an although I have owned it for several years, it is still in its original condition that it was when I got it. It is unmolested and still has all of the 24 volt gear in place. The fire department did cut out the back panel, which can be easily found and replaced. It is so well done that it almost appears to be a M38A1C, but of course, does not have the correct windshield for that configuration. I am amazed at the solid floors, hat channels,etc. They are all in excellent condition. Take a close look at all of the pictures. This could be a candidate for a museum quality restoration! The two original front seat frames are present and in good condition. The original gas tank and its plumbing is there, but I have not attempted to use it. A very nice set of top bows comes with this Jeep. Nice original military wheels and Cooper military tires. The engine turns by hand, but again, I have not tried to start it. I would bet that it will start right up with a new set of batteries, fresh fuel supply.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $1000
There looks like value here.
“1954 Willys Jeep M38A1. I have a 1954 project, or parts Jeep for sale. I bought this back in the summer with intentions of simply getting running and use as-is… It was a project when I purchased it, meaning one of the previous owners started to put a “rebuilt” crate engine into it (needs to all be re-done). After a short while of getting into it, Corosealing some of the heavily rusted spots and making a parts list of what I’d need to get it going. I’ve decided without an adequate donor vehicle, this one isn’t worth my time. Besides, I’m putting the house on the market, and this has to vacate my driveway.
On the plus side, this ol’ girl does have a fresh Washington State title in my name.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks nice enough, but if you look at the pic under the driver’s side it has a piece of channel welded to a body mount. That seemed odd to me.
“Wow its very hard to call any Military truck a NUMBER ONE,but this stunning 1954 Willys M38A1 is pretty close, they never even left the factory like this! You could eat your dinner off of her and with a RUST FREE body and 11,366 miles from new she is very rare too! So in the spirit of a real auction she is for sale at NO RESERVE! But because quality always makes good money, she will not go cheap, but you will love showing her! Find another show worthy 1954 M38A1 that will actually get a new owner at the end of auction!!!! BID NOW! Its your only chance!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
This looks in good shape.
“This is a 95% restored 1953 M38-A1. It cranks, runs, and drives like a new one. The body is perfect. All it needs to be 100% is new canvas seat cushions, top, and top bows. Come and drive it and you’ll be hooked. For a nearly 60 year old vehicle, it is amazing. I am asking $7500.00 or interesting trade”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(06/10/2012) This looks in good shape.
“1952 Willys, 4 new tires, working gauges, 3 speed, no top but have support bars to put on top, no doors, seats 4 with seat belts, brakes and engine in good condition, stored and covered in garage in winter, unique features: machine gun mounting holes, ammunitions box, original tire for spare. Fun to drive with lots of stares, compliments, and comments. ”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/03/2012) This looks in good shape.
“Im selling my 1953 ARMY Jeep. Its 100% original with only 20k miles! Runs and drives great. M38 A1. CALL me with any Questions. (36O)771-1O5FIVE or (48O)436-TWO 145. thank you. i will respond to emails also.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3434445207.html
Walter forwarded this jeep.
“needs restoration, does not run but has some engine work done, one seat, intrument cluster and name plate not in pics but included, clear nc title, $800 call 704-477-7457 no text”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3434043901.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This runs and drives, has on overdrive, and some good steel rims.
“Im selling a M38A1 willys jeep in overall good condition for age. It has a little surface rust and one spot on right side lower post section that needs a patch, but floors are good.
It has had v6 Buick 225 upgrade and has overdrive, warn locking hubs and locker rear 44 runs great needs exhaust, 4 wheel drive in great working order. Current tags but would make great hunting rig.
Has tow bar and receiver front and rear. New wheel cylinders”
This looks in pretty good shape. The seller lists it as a ’51 M-38. It has the hinged grilled, so is likely a “52 or “53.
“Vehicle runs good, hasn’t been started since last spring, new top, all new brake system. Needs 2 new batteries sold as is. Has maryland title”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3424561383.html
UPDATE **SOLD** on eBay for $6500.
This has a Navy Depot Maintenance data plate.
“Awsome true us navy jeep. I have never seen a navy jeep for sale anywhere. The navy did not have many , so that makes them very rare. Has been in my neighborhood for years and i never knew it. The owner saw that i restored jeeps and asked if i wanted to finish this one. It was on the family farm for years and the motor went out. They pulled the motor and had it built at knights engine rebuil;ders. { i have the paper work} the motor was never put back into the jeep. They lost interest and it just sat in the back of the work shop.
I mostly bought the jeep for the motor, but after i got it home i saw how good condition the body was in. Very little rust. It has all the original floor pans and back tub.the underside is one of the best i have ever seen.no rust at all on the frame or running gear. Then i saw that it was issued to the dept of the navy. Holy cow i have never even seen one of these.
I then decided to restore the jeep. It went to the sand blast shop for a complete rotisserie sand blast. All paint, dirt, grease ,were removed back to the bare metal. [see pictures] it was primered with rustolium gray primer. 1 – 1/2 gallons. I then did some body work but as you can see in the pictures i keep it like it looked when in service. I left a lot of the weld marks and dents. This is not a new tub but it is the original tub. You can see the front fenders have the normal damage from off road use. The fact that it is the original tub makes it the real thing. Jeeps that have had the tubs replaced are then kit cars and lose collector value.
Then the jeep was sprayed with rustolium battle ship gray enamal. Another 1- 1/2 gallons top to bottom. It now has more paint on it than when it was new. We installed the motor with a new clutch and bearing. New plugs ,points, new battery 12 volt . As expected being a new motor it started right up. It runs like new because it is. . We replaced the master cylinder with a new one. The brakes work but not the best. I did not pull the brake drums and have them turned or new pads. I recomend you do this. It drives and shifts fine, high and low work.
There’s some value here.
“1957 willys jeep.solid body and frame.no title.call 423-426-4448”
http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/3413276076.html
UPDATE: Was $2800. **SOLD**
This includes an overdrive. This seller is selling the CJ-5 below.
“Hi im selling my 1958 willys jeep in good condition its yellow. it has a 4 cylinder and a 3 speed with overdrive. im asking 2,800 obo.”
No pics provided.
“M38 A1.
Fair condition,
1500.00. OBO”
Needs batteries to start. The seller lists this as a M-38. It looks like a 1952 or early 53 M-38A1 with the hinged grille.
“Vehicle runs good, hasn’t been started since last spring, new top, all new brake system. Needs 2 new batteries sold as is. Has maryland title”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3405293026.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“For your consideration, a 1954? willys m38a1 for parts or restoration. Original paint and markings. Body is in fair condition, missing various interior components. Jeep has all drivetrain components present. Engine is untested, but is a military block and does turn over.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The seller has already done some work on this. Needs some more.
“1962 M38-A1 Willy Army Jeep. F-Head engine taken out and total rebuild including all new wiring. Brakes redone. Non-Military hardtop. Clear Title and can be ran on the road. All it needs is seats and seatframes and gas tank cleaned out. Can hear run and drive. All the big expensive stuff has been done.I You can own this piece of military history and enjoy it while you do as much restoration to it you wish. Price is 3000.00 or guns and cash. Class III is fine also”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(08/28/2012) No pics provided.
“original condition 4 cyl. still runs 928-257-2280”
This looks nice, it’s cleaned and painted with some care. But . . . here’s my thing . . .I guess when someone describes a jeep as “museum quality” and “pristine condition” I have certain expectations (despite some of the poor museum jeeps we’ve documented herein). So, if his were my museum piece, the lettering would be different on the hood (not marked 52-m38A1), the engine parts would not be all painted like they are here, and the steering column wouldn’t be off color (unless that’s a color option I didn’t know about). It also appears this should have the hinged grille, but the hinges are missing.
” This Jeep is in pristine condition and has been restored to museum quality inside and out by the Armed Forces History Museum. It includes a non-functional removable 30 caliber machine gun.”
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Chris has his jeep for sale. (Chris, I tried to email you back, but it wouldn’t go through.)
“i have a 1952 willys m38a1 military jeep. this jeep has the original f head 4 cylinder motor with original drive train with 538 gears in the axels. this jeep has been converted to 12 volt but could easily be converted back to 24 volt if you wanted to. the motor is currently not running but it would not take much to get it running. this jeep has a good solid aluminum hard top with the door and all glass is in good condition. this jeep has very little rust for it age. asking $4000 or best offer. if interested call or text chris at 404-392-9826”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/3355472776.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(10/21/2012) This is a nice looking, early M-38A1 with the hinged grille.
“1953 Jeep M38 A1 Military, Same as CJ5, engine, axles, wiring, paint and interior all rebuilt to original, Fun toy, 4-wheel drive,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a no reserve auction. It’s not perfect, but appears solid.
“We bought this Willys from the US Forrestry Department and painted it Army green. It runs great and is as solid a Jeep as you will find. When it was painted, there was absolutely NO rust repair. We’ve used it in a couple of parades and has sat in the barn now for five years. My wife says I’ve got to clean out the barn and and get rid of items I don’t use. It was fun to own but needs to go to someone who will appreciate it better.
I’m offering this for sale on ebay only and will not sell it outside the auction. We have a shipping company and can arrange shipping in an enclosed trailer for a fee. E-mail me your zip code for a shipping estimate. The spare tire is the original tire and I bought a new spare tire mount but never installed it. I’ll put a new battery in the Jeep when it sells. Good luck and thank you for viewing my auction.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500.
Mark listed this nice M-38A1 at sellajeep.com.
“Very Rare M38A1 Early Production 1952 Army Jeep with a Rare Military Issue 100 Amp Auxiliary Generating System
Completely restored to its original condition from the ground up!!”
Walter spotted this parts jeep.
“I have a 1954 willys CJ Jeep for sale, 4cyl. does not run, no top, 12volt system, clear NC title, some rust needs to be restored. $750.00 or best offer.
contact Ron @ 704-530-5478”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3369484039.html
