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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
(05/23/2015) Seems to be a good price. Seller indicates this has never been restored, but to me it sure looks it was repainted at some point.
“1952 Willys Army Jeep. Runs good. Rides well. 4WD in good working order. Rebuilt transmission 2014. Warn overdrive added for higher cruising speed. Canvas top. Army radio with jeep mounted large antenna. Very good unrestored condition. Many parts as well. Call or text ”
Appears to have an incorrect tailgate, but it looks solid.
“Very nice Korean War era Jeep. Starts and runs well. 5 new bar grip tires. New oil pressure gauge. New horn. New turn signals. (need to be hooked up). Seat belt in passenger seat. Needs parking brake. 4wd works fine.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5028563154.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Seller indicates there might be more than one. Seller is selling a variety of vehicles.
“Army trucks 1944 REO 6 by 6 semi tractor parade restored $7500..1953 REO Nice running original truck.$3200. ..1953 fordCOE semi tractor 3800$…1958 king midget micro car 3800$.. World War 2 ,3 /4 ton and 1/2 ton Dodges.Also 1959 Triumph tr3 sports car project$3500. 1942 Ford stake bed pickup … 1953 m38 Jeeps. 1960? Harley humer?…1965 Cushman motor scooter not running electric start. earlier Cushman’s other motorcycles. 1969 427 Corvette daily driver. old blacksmith power hammer… steam engines whistles gauges miscellaneous.”
Looks like the seller will accept an offer.
“Up for sale is a Jeep Willy 1953 M38A1. Well cared for, kept in garage and comes with fitting cover. New tires, tubes, front seat canvas cushions. It has a 4-134 F Head Motor, T-90 Trans, Dana 18 Transfer Case with Warn Overdrive Unit, Dana 25 Front Axle and Dana 44 Rear. You can contact me through Craigslist email if you have any comments or questions about the Jeep. Would like to sell while the weather is just getting nice. Please make a reasonable offer.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5007962032.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500
Nice looking, clean build.
“1953 US NAVY M38A1 frame off restoration with modified 11 inch self adjusting drum brakes, Rear axle locker, air compressor, remote master cylinder resvoir. Accessories included are: PRC10 radio, axe and shovel, military 24 volt warn winch, canvas top, side curtains, doors, Rear seat, seat belts, 24 volt military turn signals with rear gama-goat lens covers.”
Looks parade ready.
“All new canvas covers, top, side curtains, doors and seats.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4993171544.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6000.
Worth a closer look at that price.
“Title on site , Original engine, 24 volt generator system is in tack, foot push button start, military non-directional tires are 2 years old w/spare, all seats present w/olive drab canvas covers, ready to drive away.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Looks solid.
“1954 willys jeep 3 speed manual in running condition. Just fired up and took for a drive yesterday everything ran fine. Repainted a few years back to u s army green with lettering and army star on hood. 4×4 works and runs like a champ.”
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $7800.
Looks in good shape.
“For your consideration is a true unaltered Army jeep, not a cj that has a coat of od green.
* show quality condition
* Wisconsin title in my name.
* It is the original 24 volt system with all the working blackout lights and switches.
* Pertronix electronic ignition inside the waterproof distributor
* all original waterproof wiring, generator, regulator, plugs and wires
* runs great and ready to show, parade, or cruise
* ndcc non directional military tires
* Has bumperetts, pintle hitch, jerry can and holder, all in great shape
* bow brackets, lifting shackles and brackets, manual, and extra parts available for the right price”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200
“RESTORED READY FOR NEW OWNER, MOVING HAVE TO SELL IN FAMILY OVER 20 YEARS. DRIVES AND RUNS LIKE NEW 45K MILES”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This has a Navy tag.
“1953 M38A1. ..Rare Navy Jeep originally equipped with a radio set … later used at a national guard post and painted Army green…minimal rust..untouched original 24 volt set up.. complete except seat cushions”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Doesn’t run, but loks pretty stock.
“1955 m38a1. Jeep… original unrestored condition. Willys , never apart. Engine turns, rolls shows 15 k miles. Not running.”
UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $10,000
“1953 Willys Army Jeep M38A1 in very good condition. Jeep came out of Arizona and was owned by same person since the 70’s. I bought a year ago and gave full tune-up with new plugs, wire, points, condenser, distributor, etc. Runs awesome and starts every time. It has no rust at all and it is an old Jeep so it does have a couple of drips which is to be expected. This vehicle is ready to roll so you can buy and drive. Also has the heater option which is nice. Everything is working. The paint is nice, but this is not the $16,000-$20,000 Restoration that you see out there, but it is a very nice $12,000 Jeep and worth the money.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $14,999.
Another good looking M-38A1.
“1954 WILLY’S JEEP M38A1
• Looks Great!
• Runs Great!
• Fun To Drive!
• Carburetor Rebuilt Within The Last Ten Months.
• Fuel Tank Replaced Within The Last Ten Months. (Comes With Old Fuel Tank Also)
• Master Light Switch Replaced Within The Last Ten Months. (Comes With The Old Switch)
• Military Steel Ax Mounted Over Passenger Rear Fender.
• Full Size Spare Tire Mounted Passenger Rear Body.
• Five Gallon Steel Jerry Can Mounted Driver’s Side Rear Body.
• Military Shovel Mounted Under The Hood.
• 24 Volt Water Resistant Electrical System.
• Blackout Drive Lamps.
• Brake Light Switch Replaced Within The Last Ten Months.
• Extra Set Of Four Spark Plugs.
• Complete Set Of Data Plates.
• Converted Oil Bath Air Cleaner To Napa Gold Dry Filter (Comes With Oil Bath Filter Also)
• Comes with Custom Made 2″ Hitch Receiver Which Is Interchangeable With The Standard
Pintle Hitch.
• Military Top With Frame And Doors.
• Extra Frame With Bikini Top.
• Manuals
• Easily Could Have 29,000 Miles as The Odometer Shows But Will Be Sold as True Miles Unknown.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“This 54 M38A1 was repurposed by the Wautoma fire dept at some time.
It has a new fuel tank, points, condenser, and coil.
Runs and drives.
Very solid but has some rust under gas tank and storage compartment under passenger seat.
Missing tailgate.
Calls only no texting please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8750.
“Offered for sale is a retired Marine Corp jeep, low miles and low hours, good mechanical condition, good body, very original, everything is there, light cosmetics for a showpiece”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(11/24/2014) This runs and drives. It might be worth a look.
“Everything is original except top it has been converted from 24 volt to 12 volt. Original name plauqe. Runs good this would be a great resteration project! Sold as is”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
No title, but looks like a good resto project.
“1954 Willys jeep. M38A1. Will run. Has original four cylinder (4-134 F head motor ). 24 volt system. New batteries . Three speed T-90 transmission. Rebuilt master cylinder and all new wheel cylinders with brake shoes. Lots of extra parts. Some rust. Jeep is over 60 years old. Was used on deer leases for about the past 15 years or so. Because of that , there is no title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900
(01/26/2015) Has some floor rust.
“1953 M38A1.. very good condition over-all ..Original Radio Set Navy Jeep..needs metal seat frames put back in and other minor issues..always garaged since owned…very little rust…nice rare project..please google for more information on navy jeep & marine radio sets etc…asking $5900-but will consider any reasonable offer or part trade?..economy car.. motorcycle bang or what do you have??…call or text if interested..more pictures & information soon. ”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,000
(01/15/2015) Looks solid.
“1955 Korean War M38A1 Willy’s Jeep that is in excellent condition. I have receipts, work order, maintenance logs going back nearly 20 years. This jeep has had a lot of time, effort and money invested into it over the years including a full engine overhaul (at a cost of nearly 3.5K– nothing was skimped. Vehicle has approx 2700 miles since engine overhaul. I currently drive the jeep when weather permits in parades and military funerals. The paint is from Quantico U.S. Marine Base and is Marine Chemical Resistant paint approximately 8 years old. Every thing works on the jeep. Gages, horn, lights and has new spark plugs, wires, new radiator and has a very hard to find military antenna. This is a 24 volt system that has 2 new military batteries. This is not a frame off restoration but everything else is 100 percent. All new canvas on seats and top. There is an AM/FM/CD radio
with 9″ speakers mounted in two ammo cans in the rear of the jeep. Five new military tires and tubes”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/20/2014) Seller believes this is 1 of 300 Marine M-38A1s. While the Marine M-38A1s from 1960-1967 were slightly different from the standard M-38A1, I could not verify how many were ordered. But, I would think it was greater than 300?
“One of only 300 Vietnam era Jeeps made and issued to the U.S. Marines. Complete restoration last year. Motor, transmission, rear end completely rebuilt, as was the suspension, wheel cylinders and brakes. It has a new battery, military tires and wheels, custom camouflage paint job. Converted to 12 volt electrical system, has turn signals, oil pressure, temperature, voltage gauges that are new but look like originals, electric fuel pump. Snorkel and water fording custom exhaust. Best part is a Browning 50 caliber machine gun that uses propane and oxygen to fire up to 7 rounds a second. Was used by a funeral home in Ohio to lead in military funerals and fire a salute. Has a new military issue canvas top and a new rear seat for passengers. This jeep could be hired to local funeral hours at 300-400 dollars per hour for military funerals. I recently retired and am divesting of my 4 military vehicles and other equipment to make money to travel.”
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4898783841.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
“RESTORED, READY TO BE LOVED/DRIVEN”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
“This is a 1953 M38A1 military Jeep.
Condition: Stored indoors, Pristine, Immaculate
This Jeep is a turnkey, fully restored military classic. It is street legal, fun to drive, turns heads everywhere, and is a hit at parades, shows, rallies, etc!
I am selling this to make room for another project.
It has 48,800 miles on it. It has a full canvas, shovel, and much more.
This particular Willy’s has been restored to its former glory using only authentic parts.
Beautiful sounding engine! All seats and canvas in great condition.
Comes with original User’s Manual, Supply Manual, and Maintenance Manual.
I have receipts, work orders, and maintenance logs and have included several spare parts as well!
Please view my attached photos.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(05/26/2013) “This 1954 Willys M38-A1 Jeep (Korean war era) was completely restored a few years ago to nearly like-new condition in olive drab with matching canvas upholstery and top. Attention to detail throughout. Extra clean frame, no rust, this jeep is a true eye catcher and a lot of fun to drive around town. Complete engine tune-up done approximately 12 months ago. Engine runs very strong on 4×4 or 4×2. This jeep drives very well, as a correctly restored and mechanically sorted 1/4-Ton 4×4 should. It has all the right military jeep stuff, including decals, combat lights, jerry can and spare. Door safety straps and reproduction of the original maintenance and operation manual are included. The Jeep has a clean California title.”
