John spotted this nice M-38A1.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897764141882999
“Very clean Good condition”
John spotted this nice M-38A1.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897764141882999
“Very clean Good condition”
Bill shared this nice looking M-38A1 with some good history. This is listed on eBay with a “Make Offer” option.
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“Korean War Navy jeep for sale. It was a shore patrol vehicle on the USS Dunn County LST-742. My dad bought it from an American Legion Museum In Spartanburg SC where it was restored. My dad use to drive it in the veterans parade in our town. We just installed a new carberator and it runs and drives good. Comes with a real .30 cal machine gun mounted on the passenger side that been made inoperable ”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $15,450.
This is a nice looking M-38A1.Thanks to JohnB for sharing it.
“1952 M38A1 restored Military jeep for sale. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Military signal lights, Military aluminum top with military hot water heater. No rust, frame, body, and top painted air force blue. 24 volt electrical system,”
This may be worth a look. It’s got the early grille and fenders.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828684072036001
“1953 Willys M38A1 Jeep. Runs and drives great! Clean title, and road legal. Original F134 engine and transmission, and 24V electrical system. Garage kept, and maintained.”
Update: **sold** was $14,500.
Jeep and trailer in good shape.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/d/stockton-1953-willys-jeep-m38a1/7625441886.html
“Real Willys 1953 M38A1 had been fully restored several years ago keeping true to originality.
All the lights work . Original 24 volt.
1967 Stevens trailer restored last 5 years, new paint,tires and brakes, lights and wiring. EXCELLENT Restored like a new one
Underneath is excellent. I do drive it and I take it in the woods in 4 wheel drive.
14,500 for both. OFFERS If you can’t take the time to see it don’t bother. No low ball offers- won’t sell the trailer first. Will remove add when sold. I am a private collector, purchased 4 years ago from an Army Vet who owned it about 20 years. He specially lettered this vehicle in tribute to his fallen friend. Selling as is No warranty. Located 6 miles West of Blue Grass.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned for $21,000 on Bring-A-Trailer.
“This 1952 Willys M38A1 is finished in drab green with US Army-style graphics over khaki canvas upholstery and is powered by a 134ci inline-four mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a beige canvas soft top, 15″ steel wheels, a Jerry can mount, a water fording system, and a 24-volt electrical system. The truck is said to have been refurbished under prior ownership and was acquired by the seller in early 2022. Subsequent work reportedly involved rebuilding the carburetor, flushing the fuel system, and installing a deep water valve system in addition to replacing the voltage regulator, ignition wires, springs, and front tie rods. This M38A1 is offered with miscellaneous manuals, a storage bag, partial service records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/944011369955063\
“1953 M3A1 Jeep.‘Original metal, seems to have been repainted at some point. Starts and drives great”
Here’s another Fresno jeep with a Muller top.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/7591424990.html
“53 Willys M38-A1 Military Gunner Jeep. This model has the highly desired heavy duty turret frame because they were often used with a tripod mounted 50 caliber machine gun.
This Jeep now sports a ’69 Chevy 327 V-8 engine w/overdrive, 4-stick shifts (4-speed, 2wd-4wd, Hi-Lo, Overdrive), power steering, power brakes, Warn Locking hubs all around so you can tow it free-wheeling. Two Heaters. An extra external radiator fan. Two gas tanks. New modern fuse box built into custom glove box.
Also includes soft side windows and doors (not shown), roll bar, tow bar, trailer hitch.
Front winch and wipers are not hooked up.”
UPDATE: Price now $8480.
(01/05/2022) Looks in good shape.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/union-1953-jeep-m38-military-great/7565496002.html
“This is a 1953 Willys military jeep. It is not perfect but has been saved and redone in many areas. Mechanically good it runs and drives. The carburetor has been rebuilt and the jeep has new batteries. The 24 volt military electrical system in intact and most work. An electric fuel pump has been installed. Sure it is old and not a high speed truck. But rolling history in relativly good condition. The jeep is sold with a bill of sale”
Tom shared this nice looking M-38A1.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1738091796542955
“Real 1955 Willys military jeep. Just put 5000 into motor. Comes with soft top and nonfunctional 50 cal machine gun.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill shared this early M-38A1 for sale. If that’s an original body, it’s in great shape.
“1952 M38A1 Military Jeep Parade Quality
This a dry country vehicle based in Texas and Arizona
Excellent condition runs and drives well
Street legal
4X4 high and low with lock outs
New Carburetor
New Brakes
New Batteries
Windshield Wipers are manual
Tires are excellent
Fresh service and grease
New plugs ,Distributor,Plug wires, points,condenser, and coil.
24 volt Military system with water proof wiring.
Mileage is showing 40782
Everything works with the exception of front Blackout Lights , Vacuum Wipers , Horn, and Fuel Gauge .
UPDATE: Back up for sale; price dropped to $14,900. Steve shared this jeep.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys-m38a1/7494904220.html
“1952 Restored M38A1. Antique License Plate, drive on road. Over $21,000 paid in parts/service(receipts). Engine, Carburetor, Trans, Transfer case, Front/Rear Axles rebuilt by “Army Jeep Parts”. Have military top also. Exhaust manifold & Exhaust, New Brakes, New Windshield, New Tires, 4 WWII Helmets and liners, Seat Belts, New Electrical wiring, New Fuel Tank & lines, New Seat canvas.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
This looks in good shape.
“1953 M38A1 original condition. 24 volt system, I have all the original parts that were replaced, seats, some lights, front fender. Fun to drive and to show. It is a 1953 jeep, Ma title in hand. Excellent condition.”
Ian spotted this nice looking jeep for sale in Nova Scotia. The pics show one light out, but it’s been fixed since then.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/815431855752291
“Can guarantee that all the lights work. Totally restored. … US Army 1953 M38A1 Willys Korean War providence – served with US Army airborne unit. Restored to showroom condition. Original engine, new carburettor, new canopy and seat covers. Lots spare parts.”
Looks in good shape.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1954-army-m38a1-jeep/7337844102.html
“Beautifully restored 1954 Army M38A1 Jeep. Ready for inspection.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill shared this M-38A1 for sale. The seller doesn’t note it, but the bumpers suggest this to be the USMC variant. This also has the Selector-Style Free-Lock branded hubs. It’s the first time I’ve seen that style of Selector branded Free-Lock (the others I’ve seen have been the more squat version and/or the more polished version).
“This is a 1953 M38A1 jeep that I did a full frame off restoration and engine rebuild. The horn does not work. Drives well. New canvas seats. Low miles on almost new tires. Clear Iowa Title.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay.
Bill shared this nice looking M-38A1.
“Rust free1952 M38A1 in very good condition. Period correct paint color with correct military vehicle markings. Older restoration with like-new canvas with a working military radio. Too much to list so please check out all the pictures. I Will upload pictures shortly. Please email if you have any questions or desire specific pictures. Runs great looks outstanding. Won’t find a better-priced M38A1. New steering worm shaft, ball joints, U-joints, and shackles. Period correct locking hubs and so much more using original NOS parts. Also has the original engine with matching MD data plate numbers. Battery tender wired into the 24-volt system”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.
This M-38A1 looks well maintained. If you are in Europe, this might be worth considering.
“Willys Jeep, part of the equipment of the American army during the detachments in South Korea, 1956”
This looks like a nice restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687846475475596/
“I’m selling for a friend. It is a 1955 M38A1 military Jeep. He has military tires and several additional parts he has accumulated during the restoration of the vehicle. Price is $15,000”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $17,000.
(08/08/2020) This sure looks good.
“1952 M38A1 restored jeep for sale. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Military signal lights, Military aluminum top with hot water heater. No rust, frame, body, and top painted air force blue. 24 volt electrical system,
pictures available $19000 OBO.”
Update: **SOLD**
This M-38A1 has been spruced up.
“1952 Willy’s M38A1 Jeep retrofitted/modified with 1965 body. Switched from 6 volt operating system to 12 volt. Replaced original seats with leather-electric seats. Repainted exterior and added cd/AM-FM radio, built in cooler (insulated the old 6 volt battery compartment and installed drain), original 4 cylinder flat top engine and 3 speed transmission (has creeper gear) has choke and throttle cables. Still have original ignition key. Runs great, drives great, awesome off road vehicle!! Has won several awards from previous car shows. Has climbed many a sand hill and trails but still looks great. Newer tires and new battery.
One of a kind vehicle, not many still out there! Asking $6800”
UPDATE: SOLD. Was $12,500.
Looks in good shape.
“1954 M38A1 fully equipped. All original. Like new a time capsule. Included is a replica Browning Machine gun . fun machine”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $60k.
This has been available for at least a few months. I wonder how many of these M-38A1s are left with a rifle?
“M38A1 With Mounted M40 106mm Recoilless Rife The M38A1 was the first vehicle to feature the round fender design that would later become the distinguishing body style of the CJ-5 (part of the Universal CJ series). Produced first in 1952, following the retirement of the M38 model, the M38-A1 was re-designed as an “stand-alone” improvement, featuring round front fenders, a contoured hood, a two-piece windshield, top mounted windshield wipers, and powered by the new “Hurricane” F-Head engine and Warner T90 transmission.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/29/2020) Looks like a solid combo.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/oregon-1954-willys-jeep-with-trailer/7114741817.html
“1954 Willys-Jeep with matching trailer”