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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(01/29/2013) “’52 Military Jeep, M38, 4×4 (can really climb a hill), new tires, runs, flat head engine. Nearly ALL original makeup. Camo paint. Must sell. We are selling this toy ONLY because we have to. Needs to gone ASAP. The price of $3,900 is good for only two weeks. Price goes up after that..may not need to sell it. Serious callers only, please. Also have other sporting equipment for sell.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(09/10/2014) The front end has been updated with a hitch.
“I’m helping my grandpa sell his Vintage Army Jeep. It’s in superb condition for its age, still runs like a champ, and 4×4 works great! 1951 M38 Willys US Army Jeep. It has low miles on the original engine, because it was used by a Commanding General, HQ1. It has a 2.2L four cylinder engine, manual locking hubs, 3 speed manual transmission, and a 2 speed transfer case. The vehicle only has 59,xxx original miles on it! 45,473 M38’s were built from 1950-1952, who knows how many are still drivable. Serious inquires only. This hasn’t been a beater hunting rig. It has been well taken care of. It’s a Classic! If you want to own and drive away with a piece of American History give me a call.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(10/20/2014) Other than the bent bumper, it looks solid.
“good seats clean body hood not great no rust at all 12 volt system all main components to return 24 volt good tires needs paint runs good new battery non oped vinyl civilian top new hunting ready”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This is a project.
“1952 Willys Jeep, rolling chassis, set up for a small block chevrolet motor, muncie 4-speed transmission, Lakewoood bell housing,sachs clutch and pressure plate,168 tooth GM flywheel,radiator and electric fan,fenderwheel headers and mufflers,1975 rear end and front end with 4.26 gears”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
Alpha Mav spotted this craiglist ad under the farm & garden section. Solid looking M-38.
“1951 Willys Military Model 38. This jeep is in excellent condition with no rust on the body. The transmission is tight-shifting and will not pop out of second gear. The five tires are in great condition and has a hard top and doors. A tow bar and bows for a soft top are included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** $4200.
Can’t tell a whole lot from the photo.
“I have for sale a 1952 Willis jeep it runs good it has a flat 4 in it will listen to offers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9,500.
(08/28/2013) It needs some parking lights in the front, but otherwise looks good.
“So here we have a very nicely built Jeep that I’m selling for a friend. First of all I would like to say the owner of this Willys took great pride in building it over the past 25 years and it shows!! Ok so Ill tell you as much as I can remember about it. Motor is a 302ci Ford (there you go Ford fans) with I think he said 25k on it. the trans is a automatic (cant remember what kind) but it is adapted with a advanced adapter plate and has a 30 split lever transfer case. the differentials are Dana 30’s but he has a 44 or 2 to go with it for the right price!! It is sitting on 35’s that look fairly new. He has extra parts to go with this also if the price is right !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for trade.
“I’m thinking about trading my 1950 Willy’s Jeep for an enjoyable daily driver. It has a 283 V8, manual transmission and Dana transfer case from a 1965 chevy truck, over sized radiator, Dana axles, Flowmaster dual exhaust, and sits on 33″ tires. It’s a head turner and it’s impossible to drive around town without people asking about it or saying how cool it is. In low gear range, it’ll literally climb trees. I know, I’ve done it. It is a 1950 so it has its quirks, but it runs and drives well. I just haven’t had time for any tlc for the last couple of years and would like to see it go to a good home, while I get a car I can drive around when when the weather’s bad. I could definitely use a truck, but am open to ideas. Would love a 4wd Tahoe or Yukon with a 5.3 V8 in it…. I’m sure I’d probably take the right cash offer if it came along.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/16/2014) Looks solid.
“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!”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/4720028475.html
That defroster is new to me. Is that aftermarket?
“1952 WILLYS JEEP FOR SALE. RESTORED IN 1995. 13,000 MILES ON REBUILT ENGINE. STILL IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. EVERYTHING WORKS. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. HAVE DOORS AND SIDES. WITH A LITTLE TLC THIS IS A REAL NICE JEEP. CALL OR TEXT”
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4720570780.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Motor runs.
“”BARN FIND” 1950? 1951? or 1952? US ARMY M38 Willys, this M38 can be restored and/or updated for trail use. Was not able to locate any data plates and/or serial number. The original engine was removed and replaced with a Ford straight six and as a result a portion of the fire wall was removed. Has original tub, fenders, tail gate, transfer case, axles, frame, transmission, and hood.
Gauges do not work, wiring in poor condition. Driver side floor requires patch and repair, right side floor and cargo floors in fair condition.
The jeep does start and can be driven but, will require time and effort to make it roadworthy. If you are looking for a M38 Jeep for parts or restore, this might be just for you. The M38 has the strongest flat fender frame, T90 transmission, and Dana 44 rear axle.”
UPDATE: WAs $15,500. **SOLD**
“THIS RUNS DRIVES AND IS VERY ENJOYABLE..I DONT HAVE TIME ANYMORE TO LET THIS SIT IN A HEATED BUILDING ..AGE AND NEW BUSINESS HAS ME VERY BUSY TO TRY AND MAINTAIN 8 JEEPS ALONG WITH DRIVING THEM ALL. HAS CLEAR NC TITLE . ONLY THING I DID WHEN I BOUGHT IT WAS NEW CARB , FUEL-VAC PUMP AND HAD THE GAS TANK RELINED DUE TO RUST & TWO BATTERYS. I HONESTLY PUT 124 MILES ON IT THIS YEAR, TIME FOR SOMEONE TO ENJOY IT..RUN IT KEEP IT FROM RUSTING AWAY IN MY BUILDING. IT IS SOLID.”
It’s a project.
“This is a project vehicle , no motor – etc. . Upgraded axel w/4.27 gears & lockers . Great tires . Has a title .”
http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/4717457603.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Runs and drives. Includes an overdrive.
“1952 willys 4wd jeep. 283 chev comversion mechanically like new stock transfer case with overdrive. completely street legal, collector plates. no rust runs great. in moses lake”
There may be some parts value here.
“No motor, has transmission and running gear.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4711772481.html
No pics provided.
“Good body motor ran needs fuel pump”
UPDATE: Still Available
“I have a 1951 Willy’s needs work has Dana 44 in the rear with a air locker in has a spring over and relocated shocks i have a rebuilt l head motor to go in it has original trans and tcase in it dana 30 front axle body is fair on it cab mount are solid and more sale or trade“
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/4705049749.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Runs. Has no title.
“1953 Willys Jeep. Has had a V6 put in and converted to a 12 volt starter. Runs great, starts right up. Warn winch. Newer front hubs. Has typical Jeep rust for its age. Solid old jeep. No title but shouldn’t be too hard to get one if you do the paperwork.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Appears solid.
“This 1951 Willys M38 is an excellent restoration candidate. It was in storage in Texas for about 20 years. It does have one small rust hole in the tub under the gas tank but otherwise its in very solid condition. The engine is not the original but it is the proper L Head 134 and it runs very well. It runs and drives, but needs the brake master cylinder replaced, I have a new one for it. Converted to 12 volt, but I do have a few 24v components to go with it.
Georgia does not issue titles for vehicles this old so it will be sold with a bill of sale and the previous owner’s TX title and paperwork. The vehicle has been inspected by a GA law enforcement officer and its serial number certified.
If not local call first please. This is a rare military jeep that needs the right owner who is going to preserve or restore it. Most jeeps of this vintage have been chopped up or rusted away. This is a good one! I have a set of spare axles that go with it for the asking price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500
(09/22/2014) Looks like a good package.
“Up for sale is a Very Nice & Very “Original” 1952 Willys M38 Military Jeep. This M38 was used in the Korean war and was built from 1950-1952 with only 45,000 produced. The more rare and desirable M38 was a great improvement over it’s predecessor! Also included in this sale are the radios that mount in back of Jeep. I also will include a very complete and original M100 military trailer.I have ordered the canvas cover for this trailer and should have in a couple of days. Please take a good look at the pic’s i have provided. Jeep comes with a Tennessee title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(09/07/2014) John Deere fan? Maybe this is for you.
“I have Owned this willys for 22 years. it had been barn kept. Body is in excellent cond no rust. Engine is a 4 cylinder 134 cu in go devil in excellent running cond same for the trans, transfer case,differential, brakes, clutch, I restored it back in 2002 I went with the john deere Look. And has only been driven approximately 300 miles. And has been barn kept. It has a few small blemishes like the kc lights have some surface rust and a few minor things like that. Tires are 100%. Overall this is one fun way to ride dirt roads hunting or just riding around. It’s way better than any side by side atv out there. It has never been abused .There’s no top for it but u get get a aftermarket one there are several places selling everything for this jeep. I will answer any ? Or need any more pics. No prob. Serious inquirer only!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Given the winch, this may be worth a look.
“All in tact original 1949 Willis flat fender jeep. Its got a 4 cyl engine but the head is off for some reason but its with the jeep. Its not completely rusted out like I have seen but it does have spots here and there. But a great jeep to restore. Have a military trailer from that era for a extra 500 that can be put in the deal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(08/30/2014) Brakes have been updated to 11″.
“1951 m38 military jeep Willys. Have all receipts since 1970’s. Have over 225 hours of documented work and repairs in the last 2 years at $30 an hour that’s $7500 in labor alone, have original oiled canvas top and doors. No oil leaks, runs like new, upgraded 11 inch drum brakes, tow bar, goes up almost any hill in 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive it will go up a vertical wall. Everything has been rebuilt and new gaskets over the years.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $4500.
(03/13/2014) It appears solid.
“1951 m38 willys jeep. Runs good. Great Condition. Removal canvas-style body.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9,000.
(11/14/2015) Looks solid.
“1952 M38 Jeep original frame, body, engine, and running gear. Has 24 volt electrical system powered by modern alternator and starter assembly. Brand new carter carberator was still in box packed with cosmoline. needs new rear seat cushion. Has trail run top with bows. Comes with extras and has been frame off rebuilt including engine.”
