This might be an easy restoration project that is also driveable.

“Car is in running condition. If interested, please contact me at (786) 853-9487.”

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2977505006.html

This looks like a good combo.

“1952 Willys M38A1 military Jeep with M416 trailer. Original paperwork. Runs and looks good. PTO winch on Jeep. Extra parts.  Call Larry @ 219-575-8311 for more info.”

http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/2949477045.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

It needs some work.  Looks solid though.

“Korean Army Jeep – Runs & Drives! Original engine and 24 volt electrical system. New Denmar tires, new gas tank (needs installation), new canvas seats. Current CA Historical License plates. Have many extra parts just needs that right person to put it all together.

Some of the extras include.
New gas tank & sender
New clutch
New 24V headlights
24V horn
New Brake linkage
Service & parts manuals”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9250.

“This is an actual USMC, MRC-83 Radio variant of the M38A1. Original condition, refreshed, have title and registration, original data plates, no rust.

The MRC-83 consisted of a TRC-75 radio mounted across the full rear of the Jeep on top of the wheel wells. There was no radio on this jeep when I got it nor would I want a 300 pound box in the back of the jeep. I did however add the rear seat. On the MRC-83, there was also a power supply case that mounted in between the wheel wells. The upper radio case and its components weighed in at 125lbs. The TRC-75 was an HF set 2-30mc. Power supply was from a 150 amp 24v DC brushless generator ran from the engine, which powered an inverter to make 115 vac 400 cy (the inners of the TRC-75 are aircraft radio components).

Because this was a radio vehicle, this jeep still has the 150 amp generator and a heavier duty suspension. NOTE: Some of you will not that the data tags are silver and think they are not original. To my knowledge, all USMC M38A1 radio vehicles had ALUMINUM data plates and they pretty much all have faded and look like this one.

This vehicle is pretty much all original. I purchased this vehicle several years ago from a gentleman in Colorado. He sold it because he wanted to restore a White Half Track. He told me he purchased it from a gentleman who had stored it for about 15 years. That man had purchased it from the city of Durango or Cortez (one of them) which had been using it as a park maintenance vehicle. I am an active Marine reservist and have over 20 years of commissioned service and I know from experience that ‘COM’ vehicles get very little use. They are parked in the ‘COM SHOP’ and a vehicle like this would be parked on a hill and not driven much for communication purposes. I am mentioning this because the original odometer had less than 1,000 miles on it before I replaced it. I believe that because it is such a late issued vehicle to the fleet marine force that it was used little, retired shortly after being put into service and because it is a comm. And based on its condition, I do believe that it probably had less than 1,000 miles.

When I repainted it, it had peeling white paint but I could see the original USMC hood markings which I duplicated, it had some different tires with dry rot and the canvas or leatherette was missing. That is it. I replaced these items, had it blasted and repainted in original USMC semi-gloss paint, replaced all the usual items like exhaust, brake shoes, brake lines, rotor, points, plug wires, etc., etc., basically anything and everything you would do when a vehicle requires a reconditioning. I also had the radiator boiled and tested. Other items were done like hoses, thermostat, radiator cap. I can go on. The vehicle was almost 100% rust free when I bought it. There was a small (quarter sized) hole by the front passenger seat and I had that professionally repaired prior to painting. The map box, tool storage area, underbody, etc., are all solid and rust free.

THIS IS NOT A RESORED VEHICLE. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL CONDITION 1984 USMC MRC-83 VARIANT OF THE M38A1. It would be a fantastic candidate for restoration. If someone simply wants to take it apart, clean the disassembled items and reassemble it, it would be good to go.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

This looks in good shape, though not 100% original.

“1953 M38A1 willys military jeep. Runs Good,new NDT tires,brake shoes,master cyl,wheel cyls,radiator,mirrow,hood latches some new gauges.Body off reconditioned and painted.CJ5 drive train.Converted to 12v with an alternator.engine previously rebuilt has a tag on it.$5000 OBO”

This is a nice early M-38A1.

“1952, early version, M38-A1 Willys Military Jeep. New paint, decals, lettering, upholstery, top, tires, wiring harness, exhaust, brakes, hoses, belts, too much to list, Runs and drives great. Original 24 volt electrical system Restored to look like the Colonels Jeep Marilyn Monroe rode in Korea during her USO visit in 1954, including the siren asking $11,500 OBO. Call (330) 806-6084”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/2793029505.html

UPDATE:  Still Available

(11/09/2012) This looks good.

“For Sale: Incredible 1954 Willys M38A-1 Jeep. $10,000 o.b.o. Well worth the price. Beautiful inside and out!

USN #: 379-32-92.

All stock
4 cylinder – 3 speed
Full canvas top and doors
NO rust
Drives great!

Call Bruce: (503) 576-0677”

http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3533874067.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

(11/11/2012) Lots of stock jeep to work with here.

“A very nice restoration candidate. Excellent overall condition. Very strong and quiet running engine, no smoke, starts right away. Totally correct engine compartment with all the correct 24V electrics. Transmission and transfer case shift and operate smoothly, no excessive noise or leaks. Some minor dents in the body and fenders. The only rust is not the passenger floor and is shown in the photos. A small hole was cut in the right rear wheel well and can also be seen in the pictures. Totally correct interior and exterior. Original top bows, all the brackets. No top canvas included. All original early wheels. Tires are 40% or so. Original fuel tank too!

It was 36 degrees F when I took the pictures, so the exhaust you see is not smoke!

New parts recently added: all new brake lines, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, fuel lines, batteries, front bumper, rear bumperettes, clutch z tube and seal kit, complete exhaust system.
This jeep could be used as is. Runs, drives and stops. All you need to do is put a new wiring harness in and repaint it.”

This looks nice.

“Collectible HIGH DOLLAR, FRAME OFF, NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION, 1953 JEEP WILLYS M-38 A1 1953, includes many extras, new spare parts, needs minor tune up work to be driven. Warehouse kept, hundreds of work hours invested for your gain. Serious offers will be discussed. Clean title. See more pictures at http://s1084.photobucket.com/albums/j415/rodbon58/Jeep%20Willys/ Call Rodrigo at (305) 505 9734 for appointment.”

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2763811328.html

UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**

“Selling 1952 Willys M37 Jeep. Former MP rig with siren. Here is the deal this is a 24 volt system with the spade mounted under the hood the jerry can mounted nto the back with a cavanvas top in exellent shape. The rods and rings have been harden to use this cheap gas manufactored today with ethanol and such. This unit is clean and in exellent shape, I have an extra transmission to go along. I can deliver for additional cost. I would like to see her put away for the winter. Divorce forces sale please help me out before she gets this in the settlement.”

This appears in very good condition.

“1962 USMC M38a1 jeep in excellent condition, 52k miles, F-134 engine that runs great, everything works, 12 v system, newer softtop and bikini top, new seat covers, tires great, blackout lights, been restored in past, 9000lb winch, CB w/ whip. Runs and drives great. Will trade for newer Goldwing motorcycle. Info call 425-330-7516”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2656767776.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

“Restoration started – the expensive work is done! Recent rebuild on engine, body and paint work has been done.
This Jeep has a Warn overdrive installed and almost new NDT tires”

This looks pretty good. I bet with a coat of green paint this could look very good.

“This jeep is all original. Has a title and is 95 percent complete. I spent approximately 8k eleven years ago restoring it. It has been sitting outside in the weather. It needs the canvas all the way around and someone with time to work on it. If you are interested call me at 727 7485264. Thank you.”

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/2285614027.html

This appears sound.

“Canadian edition army jeep – 1967.  Michael at 1-604-408-5802 (please leave a message)”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2166023488.html

This looks dusty, but otherwise appears in good shape.  It doesn’t run at the moment.

“This is a 1954 M38A1 Jeep with Marine Corp Markings. It was bought as you see it in 1964 and has been keep in a garage when not driven. Has not run in @ 10 years. This jeep has all of the 24 volt charging system that was original equipment for this Jeep. The Jeep has been converted to a 12 volt system. In addition there is a spare engine and other spare parts and manuals. CASH ONLY”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2151577666.html