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1953 M-38A1 Paso Robles, CA $8000

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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.”

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1952 M-38A1 Central Point, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

Might be worth a look.

“For Sale 1952 M38a1 Jeep with title, looking for a new home.”

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1953 M-38A1 San Francisco, CA $7500

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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 .”

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1953 M-38A1 Hamilton, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

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”

 
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1954 CJ-3B? Zanesville, OH $4000

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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.”

 
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Year? M-38A1 Crow’s Landing, CA No Price

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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.”

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1955 M-38A1 Dayton, OH $16,000

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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,”

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1953 M-38A1 Versailles, KY $8700

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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”

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1952 M-38A1 Ex-Fire Jeep San Rafael, CA $6998

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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.”

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1954 M-38A1 Livingston, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

“Runs good, doesn’t smoke, new water pump, fuel pump, tune up, 4wd works, PTO winch works.”

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1954 M-38A1 Denton, TX $8,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.

(06/26/2016) Looks solid.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/1954-jeep/6542426050.html

“This a 1954 M38A1 military jeep. Frame off restoration 3 yrs ago. 12volt conversion, new battery, valves,shocks, top, oil pump, water pump. Did NOT do pistons and rings. Needs seat covers.”

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1952 Model? Visalia, CA $4500

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Sounds like it has updates. No pics provided.

https://visalia.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-jeep/6538112254.html

“1952 Willys jeep. Has a 283 Chevy motor. Four wheel drive works. Granny works. 8000 Pound front wench. 2 back seats for extra riders. Runs great.”

 
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1953 M-38A1 Custom 4DR Monrovia, CA $7500

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It’s different …

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep-4-door/6533392575.html

“Marine corps jeep sitting on an fuel injected bronco uncut solid frame
M38A1 korean war jeep

-Now has 5.0 v8 electronic fuel injection
-sitting on a bronco frame with independent fron suspension
-overdrive transmission great for the highway
-converted to 4 doors
-full roll cage
-power steering and brakes
-custom lights
-running boards
-2017 jeep bumper/tailights/tire carrier
-interior sprayied with truckbed liner for washing mud easily
-all metal doors and fender it is a solid functional car but not a show car

Might be forgetting some things but runs great on the highway and offroad 4×4 works great have all military tags with matching vin number from 1953 overland willys riveted to the body, has tags til mar 2019 clean tittle pink in hand under my name ready to go”

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1955 M-38A1 Jacksonville, FL $13,000

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Might be unrestored?

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1955-m38a1/6520724653.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. Would be very nice to add to the collection or to take in a parade. There is a winch added to the front bumper. it has 40334 original miles on the vehicle.”

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Year? M-38A1 Carter, MT $2800

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Hasn’t run in a few years.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/370622670051052

“Clean willys has a hard top ran a few years ago has a Chevy 327 in it clear title located near carter”

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1952 M-38A1 Redding, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $5000.

Looks like a solid, updated M-38A1.

‘A solid M38A1. Can be restored to it’s original military form or used as it is. Been a hunting rig for years.
Not stock: equipped as follows:
Buick V6-12k winch-warn hubs-full cage roll bar- 32 inch wheels & tires-12 volt electrical system. Dual exhaust. Runs strong. Power steering. The left front fender kissed a pine tree-have an original M38A1 replacement fender for it. This baby doesn’t have to jump thru DMV’S smog hoop! Now isn’t that nice!
I own 2 other Jeeps just don’t use this one.
Oh yes, it’s all set up to tow, wired and tow bar tabs. All you need is a tow bar. I have one I can sell?”

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1960 M-38A1 Ocean Park, WA $5500

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UPDATE: This was sold a couple years ago. It’s back up for sale.

Looks like a good price.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/willys-jeep-m38a1/6517733821.html

“1960 government civilian jeep M38A1 I am selling this jeep because downsizing and soon retiring. Jeep has a upgrade 2.0 Volvo engine and a brand new overdrive new full top and all the seat reupholstered. New carburetor with automatic choke vs manual. All new brakes all around. New fuel lines also replaced windshield wipers with electric vs vacuum.everything works. Not a rust bucket. Also not chopped off. With new overdrive jeep will drive 60 plus MPH however best not to try do to short wheelbase. No trades please. I will be posting more resent pictures later.”

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1954 CJ-5 Limerick, PA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9500.

(11/08/2017) Looks in good shape.

“Selling my dads 1954 military style Willy’s army jeep- Runs good. Asking $10,000 or best offer.

All new military tires, all new brakes and brake parts, all new springs, a new radiator, a new carburetor, a new exhaust, all new windshield frame, windshield gasket and windshield, a new fuel pump, all new shocks, all new leaf springs, all new lights.
Wooden boxes in the back of jeep are not included.”

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1952 M-38A1 Wilbraham, MA $15,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.

Craig spotted this M-38A1 that’s been repowered with a Kubota diesel engine.

“1952 Willys M38A1 was brought back to life in 2015 after a two year restoration and modification was completed. Every nut and bolt was removed, inspected, replaced if damaged and reassembled to ensure this restoration did not leave any areas of the Jeep untouched. Two major modification were completed during the restoration. The electrical system was converted to a 12V system and the engine was replaced with a Kubota V2403 60 HP turbo diesel engine”

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-m38a1-restro-mod/6461599224.html

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1954 M-38A1 Willow Spring, NC $10,000

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Looks promising.

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1954-willys-m38a1/6511351821.html

“Nice restored Willy’s jeep.
Runs great.
Drive it home”

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1954 M-38A1 Riverside, CA $1800

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It doesn’t run, but this could be worth a look. seems pretty solid from the two pics.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/1954-m38a1/6514277974.html

“For sale is a project ex-military Jeep. Not running, needs complete restoration, great to restore or make into a rock climber. No paperwork or title. Was running when brought to yard years ago. Now sold as is.”

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1955 M-38A1 Riverhead, NY **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $10,500.

(10/15/2016) Looks good.

“This is a 1955 M38A1 Jeep. The vehicle is still 24 Volt and the body is in good condition. It’s been sitting for awhile, but we freshened it up and it now runs. The freshening up includes a Rebuilt Carburetor, new Wheel Cylinders, new Windshield Glass, new Inner Windshield Rubber, new Cowl Rubber, new Water Pump, new Fan Belts and new Radiator hoses. This Jeep is setup with Turn Signals and it also has the rare Hot Water Heater Kit.”

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1955 Model? Huntington Beach, CA $4500

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No pics provided.

“1955 Willys Jeep for sale runs great,62 years new,2and owner, $5500.00 or make offer no reasonable offer refused. contact Peter”

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys-1955/6499407499.html

 
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1958 M-38A1 Watsonville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

(01/16/2018) It runs and drives (at lower speeds).

“I have a project for sale. it is a korean war jeep M38A1.
It comes with a 4 cylinder engine non flat head. I swapped the axles from a ’77 cj5. Amc 20 and Dana 30, to make them work I adapted a T20 TC on the T90 Transmission which was rebuilt just like the front end. new brakes all around as well as new brake hoses and lines,new gas tank. Need work hence I called it a project. It drives but need tuning. it is registered but as non op since I don’t drive it.
EDIT: THIS JEEP IS A 59 YEARS OLD VEHICLE AND IT NEEDS WORK BEFORE DRIVING IT PROPERLY. THE ENGINE IS A F4 134 INLINE 4. THAT SAID THIS JEEP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE FREEWAY. IT WILL DRIVE SAFELY AT 45 MPH. YOU’D NEED TO BRING A TRAILER. THANKS FOR READING.”

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1953 M-38A1 Peoria, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

(01/24/2018) Could be worth a look.

“53 Willys Military Jeep M38A1 75% Original Runs and Drives $7000”

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