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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.
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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: Still Available
(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”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4362850862.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7900.
(11/24/2013) This looks like a good price package.
“Korean War-era M38A1 Jeep and M100 Trailer for sale. Set has been stored under cover since 1980 with only operation to keep it maintained. Runs smoothly and starts well. New valve gasket installed. No rust. Oregon registration. Recent radiator rodding. Recent complete lube, fluid, belts, brakes, headlights, headlight wiring harness, trailer wiring harness. New military trailer electrical cable, new headlights on jeep, new military canvas top, excellent trailer canvas cover and center bar. New backseat and cushions. All gauges work. Comes with new, in-the-box military turn signal set for M-series military vehicles (not installed) and conversion yellow light covers as well as conversion red lens for rear lights. Comes with new military door safety straps and fittings (not installed).”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4361817389.html
I assume they are for sale? The seller doesn’t actually say that.
“First picture is a 1946 willys cj2a, second picture is a 1953 willys m38a.”
http://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/4360423066.html
No pics, but it is dissembled.
“Willys Kaiser, 1955 M38A1. Have title and most all of the original parts. Completely disassembled and motivated to sell. Will not sell parts. Runs well with no patch work. Must see, in good condition and mostly primered. Asking $3,500. Serious inquiries only.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(02/27/2014) This runs and drives and includes a warn OD.
“custom 1953 M38A1 military jeep with warn overdrive and warn locking hubs.. stock original 4 cylinder engine with electric fuel pump..runs and drives great very solid fun to drive..current reg ready to go down the road. pink in hand . asking $3200 obo call. 8o5 237 7764 ask for jonny”
http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/4358812397.html
No pics provided.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/4358342945.html
“1952-1962 M38A1 Military Willys Jeeps For Sale. A total of 5 jeeps are for sale. Spring Projects!
Ranging from parts jeeps starting at $500 to complete vehicles starting at $1000 to $5000.
All need varying levels of work from minor to major work and are being sold as restoration projects. Realistically priced. Most of these jeeps are very rare or have some kind of special significance. Prices on M38A1′s only get higher as the years go by. With the 2014 Jeep Wrangler paying homage to the Willys military jeep vehicles, original Willys jeep vehicles will only increase in scarcity and value. The M38A1 is without a doubt the best military jeep vehicle ever built! The familiar civilian CJ5 is based on the military M38A1.
1) early 1952 M38A1 Army parts vehicle, mostly body parts, no axles or drive train. Early home made hard top. $500. No title.
2) 1953 M38A1 USMC jeep undergoing restoration. Disassembled. Currently body is on professionally built welders rotisserie. Body can be spun nearly 180 degrees for easy welding access. Rotisserie is on inflatable rubber tires and can be rolled anywhere including grass and uneven surfaces. With rotisserie and parts $2000, without rotisserie $1000. Most body work has been done. Waiting on DMV title. Original early USMC M38A1 had complete underwater driving snorkel system.
3) very early 1952 M38A1 Army with serial numbers starting with 1XXXXX. One of the very first round fender jeeps ever made. Very Complete. Does not run. Once owned by the Smithsonian. $1000. Waiting on title from DMV. Has nice mid ’60′s Sears Aluminum hard top installed by military.
4) 1952 M38A1 Army that was rebuilt in 1958 at Letterkenny Army Depot. Used by the Civil Defense. Still in Civil Defense orange body and black grill color combination. Has very nice Myers 1960′s Hard Top with good glass and doors. Body is in great condition for it’s age. Driven regularly till about 2 years ago. Runs but needs engine rebuild and drive it for another 50 years! $2000. Has title. Has unrestored Army aluminum military Artic Top and original wood doors too for $3000 package deal. Has Title.
5) 1962 M38A1. Ultra rare 1962 USMC contract vehicle. 100% original in great overall condition. Only about 2000 were ever built in ’62 with only maybe about a dozen showing up for sale in the last decade. Runs but needs engine rebuild. Has some super rare prototype parts used also on the early Willys M151 jeep model.
Probably the most capable Willys jeep ever built with 24 volt waterproof ignition, factory original front and back Power Lok locking differentials, underwater driving capability… the list goes on. Recent Firestone NDCC tires. $5000 You could search for another 10 years and never find another one as nice as this jeep or as complete and original.
Vehicles located in northern Virginia with VA titles were applicable. No sales outside the USA. Please email me for more information or schedule a visit to see them.
No pics provided. Seller is losing storage unit and must sell.
“1950s M38A1 Jeep with civilian L head motor. Running condition unknown – engine does turn over by hand. Includes transmission and transfer case. No title. Email with questions and I will try to answer – I bought this on a whim and have not touched it. Losing storage space so I need this gone by April 1 or I will have to sell as scrap. I will post pictures when I can get out to it next week.”
Restored and then stored in 1991.
“1953 m38a1 jeep w\trailer this is a nice jeep that is original and was redone in 1991 and has set in a ware house in florida since that time it is 24 volt with new batteries I do not know if the trailer matches the jeep or not but it is in good shape and could use paint please call 606 305 6861 if interested”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/4353592606.html
Both the trailer and jeep look in good shape.
http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/4349765363.html
“$18,000 cash or trade for Porsche Boxster S, GL1800 Goldwing, subaru legacy, corvette or some other interesting “man toy”. No junk, projects or lowball offers please. I have over $12,000 in new parts and paint on the jeep AND $1798 in labor, parts, sandblasting and paint on the trailer. Receipts included.
1954 m38a1 and a “matching” 1949 bantam civilian trailer… both with clear titles for sale or trade. Both recently restored and ready for duty.
The seller notes the vehicle only has a 4,361 miles.
“Very Rare Find! All original 1955 M38-A1 Army Jeep. Found in dry storage airplane hanger. 4,361 Actual original miles. Complete with all military manuals. Excellent Condition!”
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/4347911220.html
It runs and drives.
“1940′s jeep, runs and drives, everthing works. No title used for farm use only. may trade for gas powered golf cart, with back seat. Call 980-722-1172″
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/4347688518.html
This needs batteries, but still has 24volt system.
“1953 M38A1 Jeep. Almost all original. 24V system. Underwater fording switch. Blackout lights. Placque on engine states the engine was rebuilt at Camp Wolters. Everything works. Good motor, transmission etc. Is not running because it needs batteries. A couple of deer lease dents but very little rust or body damage. Email, call or text; two-one-four-557-eight439. You must pick up. You will need a trailer. No lowballers.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4347570964.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $3500
(12/31/2013) This might be worth a look.
“Old military jeep. Its all there. I picked it up as a project and well im a novice with not enough time.
brakes have been done. engine turned on once with fuel down the carb…no trades and not looking to lose on my investment.clear title.
Fuel tank cleaned and recoated. Radiator also clean and repaired.
Obo. It has a tow bar you can haul it away.
It was sitting in a field. So it does have rust.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4348354375.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/28/2013) This appears in good shape.
“I’ve owned this jeep for the most of 15 years but am losing my storage. It has less than 2000 miles since it has been overhauled including the motor, drive train, brakes, gauges. The only time it gets driven is for parades. It still has the 24 volt electrical system. The carburetor needs a little TLC because I usually only run it in parades so it will need a little cleaning. The lights are all hooked up but not working. I’m asking $8500.00 or best reasonable offer. Included in this price is a complete canvas top that is in excellent condition including side doors. I’m not sure if it has ever been used.
Please reply with a first name and phone number if interested, and we will call you as soon as possible. If this information is not given, you will not be contacted.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/4345155588.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/14/2014) Looks solid.
“I am selling a 52 willys.It has a lot of new parts, new fuel system, brake system. New wiring harness. Engine was recently rebuilt. Many other new parts, I have all the receipts. It runs and drives great. It still has the 24 volt system I tried to keep it as close to original as possible. I am asking $7000 but send me any offers never know till you ask. Possible trades also. Call or txt Eight two eight 4 four 7-two 8 seven three”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4332618876.html
This M-38A1 has winches in the front (electric) and back (PTO).
“This is a frame up restored M38A1 with NO RUST. Has recent complete engine rebuild, remanufactured transmission has PTO in REAR and a electric winch in front. Has new military canvas top and canvas seats. Has lock out hubs. NEEDS NOTHING. Good tires have a set of original rims that comes with it.”
http://auburn.craigslist.org/cto/4345613349.html
Buz spotted this running M-38A1 that still has a 24 volt system. It does have some rust.
“1955 willys m38a1 all original 12,000 original miles runs good needs complete restoration. It’s still original 24 volt and lights work. It needs new resivor for brakes because the fluid will leak out it has a little rust in floor pans but not bad at all for age it’s way better than many other jeeps. It has a title and would make a great jeep that’s worth a lot of money. Call or text Matt (803)493five63two for more pics and details”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4345225080.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9800.
(01/07/2014) This looks in good condition.
“Fantastic Military Jeep for parades or personal use. Original 24 volt system and no rust anywhere. 50 calibre machine gun replica included. Under 5 k miles on vehicle and title.”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4342133355.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/12/2013) Bill has this up for sale.
“Nice driver or restore as military. From a small town up high and dry in Utah, this body is in great shape. Currently located in Lancaster, PA.
M38-A1 is military version of CJ-5.
Call Bill @ (717) 393-5337″
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/4320628544.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.
“1953 willys m38a1 military pto winch, heater ,canvas top and doors, posi front and rear fresh engine and tranny ,transfer, brakes and 8000 lb winch . Ready for any trail.”
http://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/4336278885.html
No pics provided. Maybe there some value here?
“its in boxes original hard top included v6 model for parts or project NO TITLE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed on eBay
I think this same jeep was for sale back in 2012. The only difference that I see is the lack of MVPA text on the driver’s side.
“This 1953 M38A1 original custom jeep that has been fully restored, includes canvas soft top, military green, 4wd, & it is great condition. Original engine (just rebuilt), added a fuel pump, everything works – all lights, horn/siren, blinkers, windshield wipers, seat belts, etc.”
Looks good.
“If interested, please call five-o-three-six-three-one-two-two-eight-three, or five-o-three-four-seven-five-eight-six-one-three. Serious inquiries only. Thank you!”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/4336392662.html
Mark found this jewel of a PDF at Roscommonequipment.com. We’ve seen a few of these fire jeeps for sale over the years. This document provides some insights into how the pumps work and the type of modifications that were added. The document contains instructions, specifications and detailed drawings.
You can see the whole PDF here: http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/Project%204_Jeep%20Tanker%20Handbook.pdf
Here’s an example of one jeep that was for sale last year. I thought there was another one, but I can’t find it at the moment.
