Jeff spotted this M-38A1 at auction. It has a couple days left of bidding. It lacks an engine and a title.
M-38A1 Research Archives
Ronald Reagan’s Jeeps
UPDATE: Joe-in-Mesa shared this pic of Ronald Reagan driving Mikhail Gorbachev around his ranch in his beloved Jeep Scrambler. The image was part of a Calendar his parents had.
Four Wheeler Magazine has a collection of photos showing both his CJ-6 and his CJ-8 Scrambler. Not shown in the Four Wheeler pics, but shown at the bottom, is the M-38A1 purchased by the Secret Service.
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Originally Posted November 12, 2020: The CJ-3B
A recent post highlighted Presidents and Jeeps. Included was a stock photo showing Ronald Reagan in his late model CJ-3B:
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Originally Posted March 30, 2016: The CJ-6
Former President Ronald Reagan’s CJ-6 was awarded national historic status in 2016 when it was placed on the National Register of Historic Vehicles. You can learn more here: https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club/my-garage/78598943/national-historic-vehicle-register/a5c43c08-c897-4387-9edd-a9ffe6df3180
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Originally Posted May 10, 2013: This M-38A1 was for sale for $50,000 in 2010.
Well, if you are looking for a special Jeep for your collection and you love Presidential Stuff, then this is the jeep for you. Ronald Reagan’s personal M-38A1 which he owned from 1982 – 1996, before donating it. It’s now in the hands of a collector who wishes to sell it.
1952 M-38A1 JeepRod Wichita, KS **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
It’s still a project.
“This is a 1950’s Jeep Rat Rod Project, I just lost interest in working on it. Their is a ton of metal fab, frame is custom. Small Block chevy 350 rebuilt with a turbo 350 trans rebuilt, brand new wheels and tires 33/12.50/18 and a ton of other parts. Please let me know what you think I am open to trades.”
1953 M-38A1 Nacogdoches, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Seems like a good price.
“1953 M38A1 former military Jeep. Mostly original. In storage, needs work. Texas titled and registered (expired reg.)
Restorable. May or may not run with fresh batteries and gas. As-Is. I have owned it for 35 years.”
1953 M-38A1 Scottsboro, AL $1200
Has some parts value at the very least. Also had some Allstate or Husky hubs.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/pts/d/scottsboro-1953-willys/7266592668.html
“Willys ran 2 years ago, backed in shop. It will turn over. 1200 obo .”
CJ-5s & M-38A1s
CJ-5s:
- 1972 CJ-5 Keene, NH $2700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/793322947877923
- 1961 CJ-5 Fairfield, PA $2800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775223369878124
- 1959 CJ-5 Jonesboro, ME $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/373513940321231
- 1955 CJ-5 Union Springs, NY $2900: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1509093875947732
- 1974 CJ-5 Wingdale, NY $3800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771379073412879
- 1973 CJ-5 Geneva, NY $3500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/755415018522473/
- 1973 CJ-5 Whitman, MA $2250: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1115696995551192
- Year? CJ-5 Centralia, MO $500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/241381100840420
- 1973 CJ-5 (Renegade) Cheyenne, WY $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413421366589697
- 1975 CJ-5 Elko, NV $2200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/163635808568385
- 1970 CJ-5 Sidney, NE $5000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/716442185909733
M-38A1s:
- 1952 M-38A1 Kalispell, MT $5200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/726744931314896
- 1963 M-38A1 Willows, CA $6500: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/willows-1963-m38a1-willys-jeep/7266863852.html
- 1953 M-38A1 Project/Parts Colusa, CA $4000: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/colusa-1953-m38a1-parts/7264982342.html
- 1955 M-38A1 McArthur, OH $15,000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687846475475596
- 1954 M-38A1 Oscoda, MI $6500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/818730658962787
- 1956 M-38A1 Rapid City, SD $850: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/879921169476827
- 1961 M-38A1 Victor, MT $7250: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1668152696687377
1954 M-38A1D Austin, TX $9500
UPDATE: As Keith notes, this is actually a M-38A1D (Nuke model).
This M-38A1 is setup as a hunting vehicle. It has a set of Easy Lok hubs as well.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1954-jeep-m38a1/7262015099.html
“1954 Jeep Kaiser M38A1, old military jeep converted into hunting rig.
Starts on first crank and runs perfect, no mechanical issues. Everything works.
-High seat
-Corn feeder
-Gun scabards
-Tow bar
-RKI PTO winch
-Custom safari top
-Spare tire
$9500 OBO, need to sell!”
M-38A1 Wood Splitter Salem, OR $500
Roger Martin spotted this unique build, an M-38A1 transformed into a wood splitter. No description provided.
1954 M-38A1 Glen Cove, NY $12,000
Nice looking M-38A1.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/501107804161625
“Asking price, negotiable All correct military All rewired rebuilt systems Full canvas On road since 2009 Inspected ever year Approx 45,000 miles”
1952 M-38A1 Parks, AZ **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay.
Bill shared this nice looking M-38A1.
“Rust free1952 M38A1 in very good condition. Period correct paint color with correct military vehicle markings. Older restoration with like-new canvas with a working military radio. Too much to list so please check out all the pictures. I Will upload pictures shortly. Please email if you have any questions or desire specific pictures. Runs great looks outstanding. Won’t find a better-priced M38A1. New steering worm shaft, ball joints, U-joints, and shackles. Period correct locking hubs and so much more using original NOS parts. Also has the original engine with matching MD data plate numbers. Battery tender wired into the 24-volt system”
1952 M-38A1 Dually Spring Mills, PA **SOLD**
UP”DATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
I don’t see many M-38A1s with dually’s and the extra fender.
“This is a really neat 1952 Willys M38 A1 Korean War piece of History. It has the extremely rare dual rear wheel conversion, it still has the machine gun mount brackets in the rear, it has the blackout lighting, and it has a PTO mounted underneath. The Jeep starts and drives, but it needs a complete restoration before it is roadworthy. I got it from an estate, so I know no history on it, I was planning on redoing it, but it is more of a project than I can handle. For someone that has the knowledge, tools, and resources to redo this, it would be an amazing addition to any collection. The price is as low as it is going to go. So many people have said they’re coming to get it, or have tried to lowball me, that this is at. The price is $5,500 firm.”
1954 M-38A1 Coyle, OK $6750
The odd addition of the external radiator is due to the installation of a V-8. It includes a trailer. This also has the early Husky hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/578218239539137
“One the straightest Willys M38A1’s I’ve come across. Runs good all the gears work high and low 283 engine. 12volt. If someone was going to do a restore this would be a good one to do it with. Comes with trailer. $7500 cash”
1952 M-38A1 Long Beach, CA $1200
There might be some value in parts here, but what caught my eye was the unusual approach to installed a saginaw box. It looks like the frame was sliced and a new piece added on that has a hub to it.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/long-beach-jeep-1952-abandoned-project/7243948339.html
“1952 JEEP
FACTORY TRANSMISSION AND TWIN STICK TRANSFER CASE,W/CHEVY SM BLK ADAPTER,
BOXED FRAME,
CHEVY POWER STEERING,
BUCKET SEATS,
6 PIONT ROLL BAR,
NEW SUPERLIFT 3″ SPRINGS,”
1953 CJ-7 Sandston, VA $16,000
Here’s an unusual build on a 1953 chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2793191420952248
“1953 Willis frame w/86 cj7 glass tub and one piece glass front end. Steel doors. Chevy 350 w/ aluminum heads nice cam aluminum intake and Holley 750. Turbo 400 trans w: ultra bell housing, dana300 transfer case. Model 20 rear axel , Dana front axel. Nice interior, am/fm/cd with amp and subwoofer. 39/18.5×15 Mickey Thomson Baja’s on aluminum wheels. This is not a show truck, it is super clean and built to drive. If it is listed it is still available. Will not respond to is it available”
CJ-5s & M-38A1s
CJ-5s:
- 1967 CJ-5 Tux Park 4 Cloverport, KY $3800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/800265177485276/
- 1966 CJ-5 Hartland, MI $3600: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363544431576271/
- 1962 CJ-5 Ypsilanti, MI $1200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/762045901040759
- 1967 CJ-5 Metamora, MI $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1305320999818312
- 1974 CJ-5 Georgia $3500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1078161592610345/
- 1973 CJ-5 Chandler, IN $4800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/679173282700093
- 1966 CJ-5 West Bend, WI $3800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/425698995098505
- 1970 CJ-5 Mt. Sidney, VA $1400: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286353559127802
- 1982 CJ-5 Guntersville, AL $3600: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/989147524928777
- 1956 CJ05 Whitewater, MO $1800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/414536223265168
- 1971 CJ-5 Ellington, MO $1100: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2686325041590470
- 1965 CJ-5 Covington, KY $5299: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2839548832964269
- 1975 CJ-5 Santa Claus, IN $950: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/346229589801728
- 1961 CJ-5 Hoopeston, IL $5500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/373917423832894
- 1973 CJ-5 Paoli, IN $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/689385001782423
- 1978 CJ-5 Levi Edition Hudson, MI $1700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/386739166093839
- 1979 CJ-5 Oliver Springs, TN $3200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/662430871063941
- 1975 CJ-5 Sevierville, TN $2000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360838231814912
- 1978 CJ-5 Sparta, TN $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/465359727759263
- 1975 CJ-5 Batavia, OH $3700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387965785679931
M-38A1s:
- 1955 M-38A1 McArthur, OH $15,000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687846475475596
- 1954 M-38A1 Wolcott, IN $10,000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/432355647742475
- 1955 M-38A1 Fenton, MI $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1111984375885689
Year? M-38A1 Bucharest, Romania **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.
This M-38A1 looks well maintained. If you are in Europe, this might be worth considering.
“Willys Jeep, part of the equipment of the American army during the detachments in South Korea, 1956”
WANTED: Looking for Jeep near West Point, CA
This person is hoping to locate an M-38A1 his grandparents owned in the Gold Country area of California. It had black plates # MBG-426. No pics provided.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/wan/d/wilseyville-m38a1-jeep-in-west-point/7221313066.html
“My grandparents had an M38A1 Jeep on their land on Bald Mountain Road outside West Point and Bummerville. When they passed away, the Jeep was sold off at some point by a relative before the estate could be settled or the vehicle title found.
It’s a 1956 model (rounded front fenders), completely brown and white rusted paint, with an expired CA plate MBG-426.
The last I saw of this Jeep, it was on a neighbor’s tract of land also on Bald Mountain Road (east of where the road loses the centerline and fog stripes, but before Hunter Creek and where the asphalt ends).
While the Jeep was in rough, barely driveable shape at the time it was disposed of, I’ve been interested in finding it for a restoration project. It was the 4×4 my grandparents used to teach me how to drive, and has some sentimental value.
What I’d like is for anyone who knows about this Jeep, and can open a dialogue with the current possessor, to get in touch with me by email. If it makes financial sense to purchase the vehicle back given it’s condition and missing title, I’d be willing to offer a small finder’s fee.
If it’s not worth the trouble to buy back, I’d at least like to know it’s found a good home.”
4 Jeeps Conroe, TX $6000
The M-38A1 and CJ-7 run and drive. The 2 CJ-5s are parts jeeps. A CJ-7 parts body is also included.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/754612478603199/
“Come get them all package deal have title for brown Jeep 2 of them run and drive brown has new front end rear end transfer case and is strong running green Jeep has the original motor just rebuilt last year great running Jeep need gone ASAP the other jeeps are parts for the 2 ones that run send me a message for more pictures or any questions shoot me an offer cash only”
1960 M-38A1 NEKAF? Lubbock, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This M-38A1 is claimed to be a NEKAF. It has some of the features (such as the strap across the battery box), but lacks others such as the turn signals that were unique to the NEKAF. Maybe the jeep includes more information about its origins. There have been several NEKAFs that appeared in US, such as these three in Texas listed back in 2013.
“1960 m38a1 Nekaf. This jeep runs great. Has all original 24 volt system. Newly rebuilt carb distributer and new clutch. Has Antique plates and is registered. Lots of fun and turns lots of heads.”
CJ-5s & M-38A1s
CJ-5s:
- 1975 CJ-5 Arundel, ME $4950: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370567100663511/
- 1956 CJ-5 Evansville, IN $3900: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/190882209014863/
- 1980 CJ-5 Indianapolis, IN $5000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/671723166648937/
- 1963 CJ-5 Waynesville, OH $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3026712007437672/
- 1979 CJ-5 Fort Hill, PA $1500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1018493021904458/
- 1974 CJ-5 Ossian, IN $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/621659348736274/
- 1975 CJ-5 Sevierville, TN $2000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360838231814912/
- 1975 CJ-5 Kalamazoo, MI No Price: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2614814602103238/
- 1979 CJ-5 Muncie, IN $1700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/365385721447189/
- 1973 CJ-5 Ryland Heights, KY $3700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/934574970399952/
- 1959 CJ-5 Jonesboro, ME $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/373513940321231/
- 1973 CJ-5 Geneva, NY $3500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/755415018522473/
- 1955 CJ-5 Boothbay, ME $1000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/682531299317570/
- 1978 CJ-5 Duxbury, MA $2200: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2782252728685984/
- 1961 CJ-5 Mineral, VA $1400: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2969417779826734/
- 1958 CJ-5 Central Falls, RI $1900: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/328086858248167/
- 1964 CJ-5 Powhatan, VA $3800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2778177629125060/
- 1972 CJ-5 Orting, WA $4000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3535067993180805
M-38A1s:
- 1953 M-38A1 South Yarmouth, MA $5000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348418732917690/
- 1954 M-38A1 Franklin, NC $4225: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1018493021904458/
- 1953 M-38A1 Gwynn Oak, MD No Price: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2969417779826734/
- 1952 M-38A1 Huntington Station, NY $625: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763312940875339/
- Year? M-38A1 Fredericksburg, VA $750: https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/fredericksburg-willys-jeep/7214538045.html
- 1953 M-38A1 Meridian, ID $4860: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615516319130038
- 1965 M-38A1 Monterey, CA $4500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3227813497314814/
1955 M-38A1 McArthur, OH $15,000
This looks like a nice restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687846475475596/
“I’m selling for a friend. It is a 1955 M38A1 military Jeep. He has military tires and several additional parts he has accumulated during the restoration of the vehicle. Price is $15,000”
1953 M-38A1C Sharon, TN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This “C” version of the M-38A1 seems worth a look.
“My fathers Jeep . He was working on it before he died. As is not running. Cash and carry.”
CJ-5s & M-38A1s
CJ-5s:
- 1955 CJ-5 Atascadero, CA $3650: https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/atascadero-1955-cj5-willys-jeep-4wd/7219017505.html
- 1956 CJ-5 Willows, CA $4200: https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/willows-1956-jeep-willys/7206451075.html
- 1958 CJ-5 Syracuse, NY $3500: https://syracuse.craigslist.org/grd/d/little-york-willys-jeep-cj-5/7216874451.html
- 1962 CJ-5 Napa County, CA $2800: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1962-jeep-willys-cj5/7220167833.html
- 1955 CJ-5 Sunapee, NH $5750: https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/guild-1955-jeep-willys/7204523463.html
- 1958 CJ-5 Bennett, CO $3000: https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/bennett-1958-willys-jeep/7214701205.html
- 1963 CJ-5 Stafford Springs, CT $2500: https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/stafford-1963-jeep-willys-cj5/7216005683.html
- 1972 CJ-5 Kalispell, MT $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636642240333776/
- 1973 CJ-5 Glenwood, WA $4000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3658432664202133/
- 1976 CJ-5 Spokane, WA $3250: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4526118887429800/
- 1967 CJ-5 Tenino, WA $3700: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370364530867223/
- 1955 CJ-5 Washougal, WA $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398707904468070/
M-38A1s:
- 1953 M-38A1 Cathlament, WA $7000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/350730032860525/
- 1955 M-38A1 Cottonwood, ID $12,000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/437215963921415/
- 1953 M-38A1 Eagle Creek, OR $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/351603259284515/
- 1953 M-38A1 Visalia, CA $5750: https://visalia.craigslist.org/cto/d/visalia-1953-m38a1-jeep/7219999440.html
- 1953 M-38A1 Perris, CA $8000: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/perris-jeep-4×4-willys-m38a1/7212801660.html
- 1953 M-38A1 Portland, OR $2500: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/fairview-jeep/7220081370.html
- 1954 M-38A1 Alexandria, NH $1000: https://nh.craigslist.org/atq/d/bristol-willys-jeep/7220183505.html (it’s listed as a 3B, but now cowl markings suggests M-38A1)
- 1953 M-38A1 Yuma, AZ $4000: https://yuma.craigslist.org/bar/d/yuma-1953-usmc-willies-from-korean-war/7209488186.html
1953 M-38A1 Walnutport, PA $8900
Has some damage on the passenger front fender.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/atq/d/walnutport-1953-m38a1-willys-army-jeep/7204053854.html
“For sale is a very nice original Willys Overland M38A1 Army Jeep. Jeep runs and drives Has original 4 cylinder 24 volt engine and 3 speed manual transmission. Only damage is on right front fender which was damaged when I got it over 10 years ago. I have a clean PA title in my name”
1953 M-38A1 Sanford, NC Auction Sept 26
This M-38 looks a little rough; not sure how much value is here.. The auction is Saturday September 26 in Sanford, NC.