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Poor M-38A1.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-jeep-willys/6618384223.html
“1953 Jeep Willys. 1987 4 Liter, transfer case, & transmission. 6 Cylinder swapped in. Chevy S-10 Pickup bed. Power steering. Co-op mud tires. Bill of Sale only no title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/27/2018) Listed as a 1956, the hinged grill suggests it is a 1952 or 53.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/1956-willys-jeep/6617946386.html
“I’m Selling my 1956 Willy’s Jeep. It has a 289 mustang engine in it. A 4×4 manual transmission. Brand new tires.”
Justin’s selling his M-38A1.
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1955-m38a1/6595093091.html
“This is a 1955 M38A1 in very good condition. very clean inside and out, it has been stored in a warehouse since its purchase in 2014. this is a 24v system with a clean generator, newer brake lines, and carb. Would be very nice to add to the collection or to take in a parade. It has 40,334 miles on the vehicle. Killswitch added to keep form any draw on the batteries/keep it from getting stolen. asking 10K or best reasonable offer. ”
CJ-5s:
M-38A1s:
UPDATE: Price dropped to $250.
(10/03/2017) This is interesting. It was sold by the Perfection Stove Company out of Cleveland, OH.
https://helena.craigslist.org/atq/d/m38a1-power-plant-heater-kit/6551443624.html
“M38A1 Power Plant Heater Kit, NOS, Just Opened the original crate, unique, mint, perfect
Ordinance Part 7358726, dated 11/53, the wood crate measures 27″x20″x21″.
$500 FIRM”
M-38A1s:
Seems in good shape.
https://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/d/1954-m38-a1-army-jeep/6601709805.html
“Good running condition. Converted to 12 volt. New brakes. Passenger data plates match.”
Looks like there’s value here.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/4-m38a1s/6594690982.html
“I have almost 2 complete m38a1 jeeps. Tons of extras. Spare tire carriers pintle hitches 2 fuel tanks. Axles fenders hoods and lots of military parts. I have one that runs If u work on it. Window frames a set of glass for wind sheild and stuff i cant remember. I wld like to get 2800 for all of it. All have rust and need restored. One has original paint. One thats almost complete is a m38a1c which carried the recoiless rifle. I have one title and paperwork for the c model. The titles can b found and bought for these old jeeps. Shoot me a offer”
May have a Koenig hardtop. Could be a parts jeep.
https://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willy-airforce-jeep/6592913134.html
Looks good for the price.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/authentic-military-jeep/6588265030.html
“1955 M38 A-1 Military jeep, 4 Cylinder, heavy canvas top and light weight summer top, turn out hubs on front wheels to go 4-wheel drive, green. Great for messing around off road or around town. Authentic military grade vehicle.”
Mark’s got this listed at war jeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale18/adm216/adm216.html
“US Navy issue shore patrol jeep from LST 742 USS Dunn County
Frame off restoration in 2012 to like new condition. 18,000 original miles
Original hurricane engine completely rebuilt by Jasper engines
Runs and drives like new; new clutch; new tires and new top
All driveline components completely operational. No shakes and no shimmys
4 wheel drive works perfectly; brakes work perfectly and steering is tight.”
M-38A1s
CJ-5s
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Selling an October 1953 M38A1 in solid condition / excellent restoration possibilities. 24-volts, comes with new batteries, new gaskets, hoses, and a bunch of parts, although most of those parts were the original ones that were taken off when newer ones were installed. There are a couple small spots on the passenger side that have old repairs that could use a skim of filler to refresh them (see photo below, beneath the battery compartment and just below slave receptacle dish), but sheet metal is in great condition and no panels need replacement or major repairs. The serial number is right at the change-over from Gen 1 to Gen 2. This jeep has the hinged grill and thumb screw battery cover so it’s one of the last of the first-generation M38A1s. Awesome Korean War / Vietnam piece of military history.”
Seller needs to sell. Looks in good shape.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-m38a1-1952/6580349963.html
“All Original numbers matching Willys Jeep. “F” head engine fording system. 24v system that has just been replaced to keep it period correct. This Jeep is a true find. Zero rust. I just completed a restoration of it. All systems have been gone through and all the records to prove it. It runs perfectly. I included some pictures to show restoration. This Jeep was found in Phoenix in 2000.
Recent work includes:
New wiring harness
Installed electric fuel pump to avoid vapor lock
New factory exhaust system
Full paint, including stencils
No detail was overlooked
Two new batteries
This thing is ready for a parade or just drive around with a smile and have people give you a thumbs up.
I’m ready for my next project.
Priced to sell. make an offer.”
Appears worth a look.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/6581959448.html
“1953 M38a1 Willys Jeep for sale
Highlights:
-frame off restoration in ~2005, garaged or covered since
-12 volt electrical system
-dual reservoir master cylinder
-machine gun mount acts as pseudo roll bar
-runs great
-$8000 obo
-reply to this ad with questions or if you would like to come by and take a look
Needs:
-fluid change
-brake service
Spare Parts:
– Rim/tire, various lights, reflectors, military spec decals, jerry cans, rod ends, etc.”
Might be worth a look.
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-m38a1-jeep/6579627563.html
“For Sale 1952 M38a1 Jeep with title, looking for a new home.”
CJ-5s:
M-38A1s:
Looks in good shape with some updates.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/1953-willys/6570754865.html
“I have a nice clean 1953 Jeep that is clean . New tires , all around new breaks , new paint job , new carb, new half top, farm jack and 9000 pound wench. Also tow hitch I hate to get rid of this toy but need to get a bigger jeep to tow a boat. Back and forth from lake I may be interested in trade for jeep with a v8 . Text me pic Asking $7,500 or best offer also I have a custom fit car cover for it , This jeep was in the Korean war as a medical unit it has serial numbers under passenger seat I’m not in any hurry to sell the jeep because I will use it this summer and I don’t need help selling it .”
UPDATE: Still Available. There’s another example of the extended rear. See this post from 2014.
(04/06/2012) “1953 extended bed Willys. 4×4, original engine, new tires, added: removable rear seat, roll bar, attached front tow-bar. Asking price: $5,500.00”
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/53-willys-extended-bed-great/6571181268.html
Lots of CJ-5s out there for sale. Here’s a random selection:
M-38A1s:
DJ-5s:
1978 DJ-5 Pleasant Plain, OH $900: https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/old-postal-jeep-cj5/6550100055.html
No pics provided. Might also be an M-38A1.
https://zanesville.craigslist.org/pts/d/1954-willy-jeep/6565736968.html
“Looking for a project? I am selling mine. I have a 1954 willys jeep, a brand new frame for it. 2 cabs, complete fenders, ford 302 motor, a willys go devil motor in pieces. Several different tail gates and multiple other parts. Come check it out. No reasonable offer will be refused.”
Can’t tell much from the pic.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/willy-jeep/6555706466.html
“I have a old willy Jeep I’m selling because it just sits. All original… doesn’t run because I haven’t had time to mess with it. Need gone HMU with reasonable offer.”
Austin shared this one. It has a few unusual updates, including the strips along the side.
https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-1955-m38a1/6538830786.html
“FRAME OFF RESTORATION, NEW REPRODUCTION TUB, REBUILT ENGINE AND TRANS, 24 VOLT SYSTEM, NEW WIRING HARNESS, ELECTRONIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FRONT DISC BRAKES,”
Interesting turn signals up front. Field mod antenna or a special package?
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-korean-war-m38a1/6554481762.html
“2.20 Engine
3 Speed transmission 4×4
New top, new seats, new tires, complete restoration off frame 6 or 7 years ago
MUST SEE! $8700.00 obo”
UPDATE: Still Availalble.
(03/23/2018) I wonder if it has Korean War documentation?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/1952-willys-jeep/6538030073.html
“1952 Willys Jeep. Had its first action in the Korean war and then found itself as a Rim Fire Jeep in the Fire service in Tahoe. 100% solid and drives like a dream. Seriously cool Jeep.”
