UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
It’s rough, but looks to be a rare M-38A1C – 106 body.
“Early model Willy’s Jeep body and frame. First reasonable offer gets it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
It’s rough, but looks to be a rare M-38A1C – 106 body.
“Early model Willy’s Jeep body and frame. First reasonable offer gets it.”
Looks to be a GPW body with tailgate.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-jeep-cj5/6680977714.html
“1953 CJ5, clean title, body in great shape, not running, 3 speed, 4cl f-head, front drive shaft not installed, seats and gas tank need to be installed, motor needs tuning, hood needs to be bolted on, windshield needs glass. Frame is also in great shape. Body could be a 47 CJ2A. Extra flat head motor if wanted.”
This ex fire department jeep looks in good shape. No description provided.
Looks to be an ex-brush fire jeep.
https://swv.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-m38a1/6651581332.html
“1953 willys m38 a1 military jeep, jeep is in good condition, runs drives and stops, just has been driven on property. Would need more work to be street legal. Jeep is located in greenbrier county wv, price is firm.”
UPDATE: All **SOLD**
“Hi, I’m helping my dad sell his entire collection of military jeeps. They are located in Baraga mi there in a barn with a concrete floor. They been sitting a very long time.They do not run. They need total restoration and there is alot of parts that come with them.
1st jeep is a 1963 M170 ambulance. It was from Nevada. In my opinion this is a extremely solid jeep. No rust areas it has the hurricane 4 cylinder engine that did run. The engine is not the original one though.
There are 2 1954 M38A1 jeeps. One (pictured) is a 2 seat hard top. The body is in good condition no rust out but at one time some rust repair was done. The engine ran great in this one. The other M38A1 is not complete. No engine or trans mission. Continue reading
No pics provided. Seller made reference to this being a military vehicle, so it is probably an M-38A1.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/willy-jeep-1953/6663888976.html
“Willy Jeep
1953
Good Condition
Great Jeep
Was made for military use meant for heavy duty.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
(11/19/2017) It looks like this has two different types of Dualmatic hubs. Driver’s side has the dual lever and passenger the spin type.
“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep. Runs great, new brakes and wheel cylinders, new Toyo mud and snow tires, tub is very solid, really fun to drive, original motor and transmission. $3800.”
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-m38-a1-jeep/6661911755.html
Should have some parts value.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys/6661903600.html
“all there parts only”
No pics provided.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-jeep/6658414334.html
“1952 Willys Jeep all original. Good restoration project. Barn kept.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Could be worth a look. Lacks an engine (f-head). Eagle was where I was living when I started eWillys in 2008.
“1953 m38a1 military Jeep
-Comes with hard to find Arctic top
-No engine but the rest of the parts seem to be there
-will make a great restoration project
-Clean title”
Could have been an old Brush fire jeep.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-m38a1-army-jeep/6647610955.html
“Very solid shape, very little rust.
I have not tried to start it yet. But turns free
I would consider selling it for less if I get to keep the original 24v parts (generator, regulator, starter and distributor)”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/25/2018) No engine, but the body appears in good shape.
https://mcallen.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-military-jeep-m38a1/6649646225.html
“1953/M38A1.Military Jeep,Complete solid body “rust free”, rolling chassis straight, has original standard transmission and transfer case assembly, electrical system has been converted into 12volt system and replaced with tilt steering wheel column complete from 1987 jeep, 4inch, rollbar round tube cage, original axles, and 10×15 wheels and 31/12.5R15M/T tires. Note has “No” motor in jeep but has original engine disassembled for rebuilding. Selling as is. $2500.”
Looks like an ex-fire jeep.
https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-m38-a1-jeep/6644839261.html
“24 Volt Military Runs good,”
No pics provided.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/53-jeep-willys/6649281355.html
“Green ’53 Jeep Willys.
Great Condition.
Wind Shield Folds Down For Those Summer Cruises.
3 Speed.
Drives Well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Fun fact. As of today, the last Blockbuster in the US operates in Bend, Oregon.
“1961 Jeep, title says Willys. Was going to be a family project but just haven’t had time. 3 speed manual, runs and drives. Call me with questions. Have a soft top for it with doors.”
Runs and drives.
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/52-willy-jeep/6643489851.html
“This is a 1952 m38a1 military grade Jeep
Runs and drives the first $3500.00 takes it obo”
No pics provided.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys/6644251573.html
“1952 jeep willys took it apart to restore only did some lost motivation ran great when I parked it. 4wheel works great . I have everything in the tub and ontop of chassis”
All three (CJ-2A, M-38A1, Dodge Truck) for $1800? Could be some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2008923856088919
“1949 was issued in the military! Has 2 flat head 4 cylinders 1- triple stick transmission and 1-transfer case! 91 dodge has 5.2 v8 runs and drives 4×4 works and is a swb! Truck has no title it’s not owed on or anyone looking for it! Can call or text me at [hidden information]!”
I do not believe those are the correct fenders. Early fenders has a diagonal seem. Looks good otherwise.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/169499053711296
“1952 Willy’s M38A1. Runs and drives great. Piece of history. Award winning car.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/28/2018) Has a custom dash installed. I’ve only seen a few of these.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/willys-jeep-m38a1-1953/6628980296.html
(01/12/2018) “Restored has Chevy V8 in it 4 speeds manual, overdrive, 5.38 gears, disc brakes up front, 11″ drums back, power steering, dual shocks, does 60 no prob on freeway, but of course not his preferred environment…
Collector plates WA clear title.
Runs and stops really nice, has slanted soft top and bikini top, new seat covers.
Would not consider as a daily driver just because it is a 1953 jeep so not like driving a modern car…”
Has an Allstate (by sears) half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/200185300612881
“These are getting hard to find. She’s rough but has unlimited potential and doesnt need much to get going. Just a good run through and some tlc. Comes with the Sears and Roebuck cab kit. No low ball offers.”
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.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
“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. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
(10/03/2017) This is interesting. It was sold by the Perfection Stove Company out of Cleveland, OH.
“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”