The seller notes the vehicle only has a 4,361 miles.
“Very Rare Find! All original 1955 M38-A1 Army Jeep. Found in dry storage airplane hanger. 4,361 Actual original miles. Complete with all military manuals. Excellent Condition!”
The seller notes the vehicle only has a 4,361 miles.
“Very Rare Find! All original 1955 M38-A1 Army Jeep. Found in dry storage airplane hanger. 4,361 Actual original miles. Complete with all military manuals. Excellent Condition!”
It runs and drives.
“1940’s jeep, runs and drives, everthing works. No title used for farm use only. may trade for gas powered golf cart, with back seat. Call 980-722-1172”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
(02/14/2014) Looks solid.
“I am selling a 52 willys.It has a lot of new parts, new fuel system, brake system. New wiring harness. Engine was recently rebuilt. Many other new parts, I have all the receipts. It runs and drives great. It still has the 24 volt system I tried to keep it as close to original as possible. I am asking $7000 but send me any offers never know till you ask. Possible trades also. ”
This M-38A1 has winches in the front (electric) and back (PTO).
“This is a frame up restored M38A1 with NO RUST. Has recent complete engine rebuild, remanufactured transmission has PTO in REAR and a electric winch in front. Has new military canvas top and canvas seats. Has lock out hubs. NEEDS NOTHING. Good tires have a set of original rims that comes with it.”
Buz spotted this running M-38A1 that still has a 24 volt system. It does have some rust.
“1955 willys m38a1 all original 12,000 original miles runs good needs complete restoration. It’s still original 24 volt and lights work. It needs new resivor for brakes because the fluid will leak out it has a little rust in floor pans but not bad at all for age it’s way better than many other jeeps. It has a title and would make a great jeep that’s worth a lot of money. Call or text Matt (803)493five63two for more pics and details”
No pics provided. Maybe there some value here?
“its in boxes original hard top included v6 model for parts or project NO TITLE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed on eBay
I think this same jeep was for sale back in 2012. The only difference that I see is the lack of MVPA text on the driver’s side.
“This 1953 M38A1 original custom jeep that has been fully restored, includes canvas soft top, military green, 4wd, & it is great condition. Original engine (just rebuilt), added a fuel pump, everything works – all lights, horn/siren, blinkers, windshield wipers, seat belts, etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15000
Looks good.
“If interested, please call five-o-three-six-three-one-two-two-eight-three, or five-o-three-four-seven-five-eight-six-one-three. Serious inquiries only. Thank you!”
Mark found this jewel of a PDF at Roscommonequipment.com. We’ve seen a few of these fire jeeps for sale over the years. This document provides some insights into how the pumps work and the type of modifications that were added. The document contains instructions, specifications and detailed drawings.
You can see the whole PDF here: http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/Project%204_Jeep%20Tanker%20Handbook.pdf
Here’s an example of one jeep that was for sale last year. I thought there was another one, but I can’t find it at the moment.
UPDATE: Was eBay. **SOLD**
Pascal forwarded this unique collection for sale on eBay. It includes, an MB,M38,M38A1,M170,M151A1,M422A1. Lots of pics.
“Description
Up for sale is a unique collection of the span of the military jeep generations. Our founder has been collecting these Jeeps for decades and has decided to sell his collection in its entirety.
Over the past decades, our founder collected the cream of what came by our doors, and stored them away in his personal collection. As we are also one of the biggest Jeep Parts distributors in the USA this was a relatively easy task, both to find these jewels and to refit them with whatever parts that were needed. Part can be found at Jeeps Surplus in Oroville, CA. The only vehicle in this collection not running is the “1960 AMC M422A1 MITY MITE”, which hasn’t had any engine work.
The purchase price for the entire jeep collection is $100,000.00. We will not be selling these jeeps individually.”
The “LIST”
1945 WILLYS MB JEEP
THE CULMINATION OF THE WW2 JEEP. THIS COMPLETE FRAME OFF
RESTORATION HAS ALL NEW OR REFURBISHED PARTS. INCLUDES A NEW
CANVAS MILITARY SUMMER TOP AND ORIGINAL WW2 SCR-610 JEEP RADIO SET
AND ANTENNA.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3995.
Seller doesn’t know the year, but it has the hinged grille. So, it is likely a ’52 or ’53.
“WILLYS M38A1 US MARINE JEEP. NOT SURE OF YEAR. RUNS AND DRIVES. LAST OWNER REBUILT MOTOR AND HAD BODY WORK ALREADY DONE. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IN TOWN ,SO I HAVE NOT OFF ROAD TESTING. ALL SEEMS TO WORK FINE. MOST JEEPS LIKE THIS GO FOR TWICE THIS PRICE. 3995.00 CASH IN HAND. YOU WILL MAKE ALL SHIPPING ARANGEMENTS.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Was priced at $1500.
(02/11/2014) Buz spotted this running M-38A1 at a cheap price.
“Kaiser jeep m38a1, runs & drives.”
Ed Wilson wanted to share some unusual jeeps photos from Egypt. They were taken in 1962 by his father Captain Harry Wilson during his United Nations duties in Egypt, while serving with the Canadian Army.
Ed notes that a few years ago his father searched for a tiny place called Sharm el-Sheikh where Harry and a fellow officer served during 1962. Their job was to look after a desalination plant. Instead of locating the hut where the two of them and a local family that cooked for them had lived, Harry was blown away to discover a billion dollar resort. No doubt the hut and the family are long gone.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500
Looks nice.
“Totally restored inside and out, top to bottom back in the year 2000′.
Car Quest Car show WINNER 1st place 4 x 4 category.”
No pics provided.
“Hello I have a 1959 cj5 willys jeep for sale. This is a project car and does not run but would be great for someone with any mechanical skill. It comes with all the parts to make it run again and extras. It also comes with a spare hood. This is incomplete and does not have an interior and signs of age are apparent on the sides and floorboards. So if you have some time and bondo you could make a wonderful jeep. Call or text me anytime at 8563273712. You can also email this posting if preferred. All trades considered. Throw me an offer and il gladly reply. My name is Jason.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $8500
(09/22/2013) This looks good.
“1955 Willys M38-A1 Army Jeep, original.
Includes four new tires and new brakes.
Fully operational.
Also includes many extras/equipment.
A must see for any enthusiast!”
This runs and drives.
“Cool willys jeep runs and drives. Good title. Good tires has a small block chevy motor.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This looks solid.
“I haves 1953 M38A1 Willys jeep. Runs and drives. I have the original wheels and a box of misc. blackout lights to go with it.Has data plate still on dash.
Asking 5500.00 obo may cansider trade on older hot rod or truck”
Unclear how much value is here.
“1952 M38A1 JEEP 4WD RAN WHEN PARKED NEEDS MASTER CYLINDER AND CARB CLEANED. HAS SUME RUST. POSSIBLE TRADE $1500 OBO. 912 610 0791”
No pics provided.
“I bought this jeep as a project, little did I know it would take more time and money than I could put into it. It was converted to 12v by the previous owner. I have already removed the tub and old wiring. The engine is not seized but will need to be overhauled. Frame and tub need rust work. Willing to sell parts or as a whole. email for more info/pictures.”
Yesterday I re-posted the extended M-38A1 in Hamilton, MT, for sale. A reader named J commented that he had a similar one: same year with the same rear extension using rounded rivets. A third reader, back in 2012, mentioned he had one also (I’ve emailed him for more info). So, the call goes out . . . has anyone seen other, similar M-38A1s with a similar extension? Here’s a review of vehicles with mid section extensions (http://www.ewillys.com/tag/stretched/) and rear extensions (http://www.ewillys.com/tag/extended/)
J has examined his M-38A1 (named Porkchop) closely. He notes no place where the frame appears to have been joined. To him it looks more ‘production’ than ‘motor pool’. He also hasn’t yet found a VIN attached to it. However, like the M-38A1 from Hamilton, it has a hinged grille, suggesting it’s a pretty early model. One difference between the two is that Porkchop has a mid-section extension as well, similar looking to a CJ-6.
Why are we calling it the ‘Hamilton Mod’? J and I had a little confusion between us when we exchanged emails. But, I kind of like the name. So, until we know more, that’s the new name.
Here’s J’s Porkchop (see more pics and info here at J’s website):
For comparison, here’s the jeep for sale in Hamilton, MT. Identical, no. But, still worth exploring. I’ve emailed the seller to learn some more history.
Bob spotted this M-38A1 that runs and drives, but needs work.
“Ohio title-, addt’l parts for sale-$1,000.00 obo-runs & drives-needs brakes. Call for details-AL @ 216-213-5513”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100
It doesn’t run at the moment, but seller hopes to have it running soon. Looks like it has some character to me.
“1954 Willy’s Jeep. Last driven in 1999. I believe it needs a 2nd gear synchro, because it liked to pop out of 2nd gear. I hope to have it running again in a couple of weeks. ( I have to get the carb back on.) Has some broken glass, the seats are rough, but it has very little rust. The hydraulic plow worked well. US Army #20987240.”
This includes a Warn Overdrive. It might be worth a look for parts.
“I have a 1950’s era Jeep m38a1.
It was sold to me as a 1965 CJ5 but I had a few jeep experts tell me that it was in fact a military M38A1 from the 50’s.
It has:
3.8l Buick V6 engine
Borg Warner t98 trans
Dana 18 transfer case with Warn overdrive.
Gears are really high ratio… 5:33’s I think in Dana 44 rear and Dana 25 front.
New wiring harness is 60% installed
Saginaw power steering box
This Jeep needs some love. Sadly I don’t have the time or skill level to do it justice. I’ve never been able to put it on the road
The bad,..
Needs a fuel cell
Trans and transfer case need to be sealed up,Won’t hold oil.
It’s been sitting for a few years, it ran when I parked it.
Asking $1300 for the whole thing. Bill of sale only. No title. All reasonable offers will be considered.”
Robin discovered this cool jeep: an electric 1953 M-38A1.
Robin writes, “The owner, Mike Sudik, is an electrician and president of Big Sky Solar Wind out of Missoula, MT. Mike removed the engine several years ago (now owned by Robin) and replaced it with a DC electric motor. The top speed has been 45 mph and goes about 60-90 miles on a charge. The “top” is actually a solar panel used to charge the 12V system for his PA and stereo.
He has detailed his adventure at: http://www.bigskysolar-wind.blogspot.com/. On his website are pictures showing how he accomplished the task. He had the Jeep listed as a CJ-3A but he now knows that it is an M-38A1. In fact, he probably got way more info (from me) than he ever expected. 🙂 He is a really great guy and I thought your readers might like to see what he has done. I have some pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157640164517713/