The body was repaired and painted, but unclear if the mechanicals has the same review and repair.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-1952-willys-military-jeep/7176929678.html

“1952 M38 Willys Military Jeep, complete body and mechanical restoration. Military Aluminum top with Hot water heater. Engine, transmissions and starter rebuilt. New glass, tires, carburetor and more. Body disassembled, blasted and painted.”

This has some mods for hunting.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/760156534527516/

“Willy’s M38 never been titled runs and drives good was used as a hunting rig out west minimal rust on the outside of the tub frame and mounts are very solid newer hurricane overhead valve engine new carb if the ad is up it’s available and will not respond to it is available just send me your questions and set up a time to look at it. I will try to do my best to get back to everyone but I have had so many questions and people that just want to talk about old willys with no intent on buying”

No pics provided. It’s part of a moving sale that is happening Friday and Saturday.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/gms/d/centralia-garage-sale/7176480937.html

“1952 M38 Army jeep”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500. Better pics provided. Almost, but not quite all original.

(04/18/2020) Has a rebuilt engine.

“Runs well, all original. Rebuilt engine has about 3500 miles on it. Clean Colorado Title.”

UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000

(10/14/2019) This appears to have a replacement tub (no cowl lid).

https://centralmich.craigslist.org/pts/d/chesaning-1952-m38-jeep/7158921346.html

“M38 military. Runs, drives and stops.
Buick V6 motor. Power steering. New NDT tires. Nice aluminum radiator.”

UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $20

This has a patched body and will need work and assembly.

“$2500.00 OBO Needs work”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/28/2020) Doesn’t run.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524076321099292/

“From southern cal. New front springs, proper paper work from D M V solid body no rust motor turns free needs restoration”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

The seller has lots to say, though some of it is inaccurate (1952 was not the last of the L-134 engines for example). The seller claims the M-38 has heavier duty running gear and frame; while the frame does have additional boxing and supports, the running gear is the same as the CJ-3A (More on the similarities/differences here). The sellers also states it is an “unrestored survivor”, yet then describes the changes the previous owners have made and the changes the seller himself also made.

1952 Willys M38 Military ‘Universal Jeep’

Great Runner/Driver UnRestored Survivor, DUAL PTO, Winch and ZERO RUST!

THIS LISTING IS DETAILED TO SHARE THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT A SERIOUS BUYER/TRADER WOULD WANT TO KNOW! PLEASE READ IT ALL BEFORE CONTACTING ME!

I’m considering letting go of my 1952 Willys M38, a.k.a. an MC, the original 4×4 American warhorse utility vechicle. This is a special survivor with important recent maintenance and upgrades.

VIDEO WALKAROUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDBhzqPZeE

First off this is a real m38 Military jeep — so heavier duty frame and running gear than the contemporary Civilian model, the CJ-3A. 1952 is the last year of the “Flat Fender” Military Jeeps (much cooler than the M38a1), and also the last and best year of the Willys L134 “Go Devil” engine. I got it from the family which bought it at Government auction in the early 60s. It saw only very light use as a hunting vehicle for over 50 years and was literally kept in a barn and as a result is very very original and 100% RUST FREE ORIGINAL METAL.

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Has some rust. Looks like the passenger side tool indents have been filled/patched.

https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/cloverdale-1952-m38-willys-military-jeep/7163988711.html

“I have owned this jeep for 24 years, restored it and drove it in parades and entered a couple car shows as well. Health problems have kept me from maintaining it the way it should be and I no longer have a garage to store it in or work on it. It has some rust on driver side front fender, passenger side under door, and floor pans. The frame is solid, motor was rebuilt in 2001 and has low miles on it. Jeep has not been started in several years so the gas tank will need to be cleaned out thoroughly. Many extras like mud/snow tires and wheels, military manual, old parts, and contacts for every nut bolt and screw. This would make a great restoration project since M38s
are rare and this one has only 42,456 original miles.”

It doesn’t run.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/santa-clarita-1952-willys-jeep/7162330296.html

“Modified military jeep project car. Does not run. Has small block Chevy V8”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/27/2020) Runs?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1475437489300677/

“1951 Jeep M38 with original waterproof 4 cyclinder engine. Keep is complete. Also have a brand new steel tub and fenders that go with it. Rare Jeep, only made 2 years.”

Has some body rot.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2714167815473439/

“It is complete and needs a full tune up-batteries brakes some floor panels and wires to get going again. Engine runs. 24 volt”