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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
(07/28/2013) This looks good.
“1953 M38A1 Willys-Overland 4×4 ¼ Ton Jeep
Very good condition; runs good; 25,650 miles.
Restored to vintage period condition using original, new old stock (NOS), or remanufactured new items.
New batteries, rebuilt carburetor, new tires, canvas top and side curtains, vintage parts and accessories.
Seats in good condition, shovel mounted under hood, 5 gallon gas can with spout, complete set of manuals.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/08/2013) This early M-38A1 looks in good shape.
“Jeep is 1st year production has warn overdrive, radiator, rebuild brake’s, lots of original parts, full metal top (removable
4.500 $
Call Jim – leave message – phone no. 541-454-0388
Only calls for serious interesting.”
http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/4134096739.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000.
(08/28/2013) Looks good. Pics a little dark.
“1952 Willys M38A1 military Jeep with 54,000 miles. All new canvas seats and top, Great piece of history, not a Jeep made to look like a military, the real deal. You wont find a nicer one. Great for parades or just drive around and get noticed.
Call 315-729-5599”
http://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/cto/4131807781.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
This looks like a great price for a solid, non stock M-38A1.
“One of the last batch of M381s made for the Marine Corps in the mid 60s (manufactured 10/63). Nice straight body with a few extra holes but otherwise pretty much original. There is some rust in the foot wells as usual but the rest is rust free and original. Runs and drives very well. Cute little Ford 2.8L V6 engine (few hundred miles on a new long block) nicely installed but the rest of the drive train is original. Original limited-slip rear end. Steering & seats are not original but all can be reasonably reversed if you are so inclined. In the meantime it runs great and looks good. A great parade vehicle or for having fun on trails, sand dunes, etc. More powerful and more comfortable than a totally original jeep is a plus.
Koenig winch, drive shaft, and PTO (tranny was rebuilt recently and PTO is not yet installed). Roll bar and new belts are included. Tow bar included (she tows like a dream).
Clean Oregon title, Special Interest plate.
Priced to reflect the non-original condition. Only $3200 for a nice looking and great running historical military Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Lots of work done underneath.
“The vehicle is untitled. Data Plate info: U.S. Ordinance Department #20631, dated Sept. 1952. The Body is original with all the dents & dings remaining. The Body & Frame were disassembled, sandblasted and reassembled. The Body is in primer & the frame painted. Approximately 85% of rust has been repaired. The gas tank well and tool box have been replaced. Many new parts: Brake, Fuel & Fording lines; Spring Shackles, U-joints, Data Plates & Back Seat. The Engine, Carburetor, Transmission & Transfer Case have been rebuilt. Many Electrical parts repaired or replaced: Wiring Harness, Generator, Distributor & Lights. Still more work to be done to complete the project. Such as: Radiator & Shroud; Windshield Glass & Seal; Front Seat Padding & Covers; Gas Tank; Battery Cables, Exhaust System & Finish Paint. Many additional spare parts included. The vehicle has been reassembled for photo purposes and ready for transport to a new home. Buyer is responsible for all shipping cost & details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
This sure looks like a good price.
“1952 US Army M38A1 Willys Jeep
A running, driving 1952 M38A1 Jeep. It has been restored, but it is an older restoration. It has been a fun around town driver for me for the last year and a half. It is not perfect, but it is a complete, original (as in all the parts are there) jeep. Has a rarer depot rebuilt engine. Leave as, tinker with on the weekends, or do a complete tear down. Still has the 24v electrical system. All fluids changed when I bought it. Tires have age cracking. Have a new set of rubber brake lines.”
Mark just posted this over at warjeeps.com.
“This rare seat came out of a 1952 M38A1 and it will also work in an M38 Military Jeep as well. It has the original canvas bottom seat but is missing the back cushion. The bottom seat canvas cushion is in good condition for being 61 years old and C Frame is in good condition as well. I am asking $350.00 …a fair price.”
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale/adw003/adw003.html
UPDATE: This dropped to $600!
(10/01/2013) It’s a project ready to be taken home.
“Jeep and 6 by 12 trailer , trailer is new , ramp on the front side and back , all original parts are there for jeep and some new parts, don’t have time and has to go, to many projects.
No pics provided.
“1952 M38A1 Military Jeep call for more info (208)-961-1934”
This looks nice.
“For sale is an excellent example of restoration down to the last detail. This ’52 M38A1 is completely restored…like the day it would have shown up in the motor pool. Now ready for service as a real head turner around town or in a parade. Also includes full canvas and side panels also in great condition. Asking $13,500. Additional pics available.
Contact by email or call Fred at 6 0 (8) nine three one 6848. No texts please.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4106023476.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
There is some parts value here. I thought the hardtop was interesting.
“I have a M38A1 Jeep that I need to let go. I’m not going to lie, it needs work. The body has a lot of rust from sitting on the west side most of its life. It has been converted from 24V to 12V, but the rewire job is not complete. It comes with two motors. The original motor needs barrings and has been removed. The motor in it is from a ’47 Jeep and only has 30k miles on it. It is a project and as much as I would like to invest the time and money, I lack both. There is NO TITLE and it will need to be towed away. Will consider all reasonable offers.”
This looks good.
“Up for sale is a 1956 WILLYS-OVERLAND M38A1 (CJ5). This vehicle is in great shape, she has had a full mechanical restoration, Brand new tires, 12 volt system, rebuilt the original motor, clutch and transmission.
The final pieces of the restoration would be to do some light paint work, However it is not necessary. She runs and drives EXCELLENT.
This is a chance to own real AMERICAN HISTORY, I do not have the original prominence. This is a true military Willy’s-Overland and not a converted CJ5.
Please feel free to Contact me with any questions!
Call Matt @ 727-459-6957”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/4100469392.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
This looks solid.
“Great 1955 M38A1 – owned it for roughly 6mo’s and in that time have significantly improved the drivability and reliability of it. It is still 100% original, down to it’s 24volt system. 4 wheel drive will climb you up a tree. Runs and drives well, and feels like a 58yr old Jeep! Would be an ideal beach buggy(didn’t get a permit this year, or it would be!).
Most recent work includes:
Head completely reworked, new coil, new plugs, valves adjusted, etc.
Cosmetically it’s in great shape – especially considering it’s age. No significant rust, some surface rust on the frame – no big deal. I decided to have it repainted from it’s original OD Green to a mil-spec Sand Beige (a 3 stage PPG color). I’d say it’s a level above an amateur job, but certainly a 10 footer. A fantastic color though, one that you don’t see enough for this era of Jeep: hence why I had it repainted. The seats were also redone to factory original. Bimini too included.”
It runs and looks pretty stock.
“No rust ever, most all of the original stuff is still intact, stored in a barn for the past 13 years, 25K on the odo, like new mud tires, engine sounds great, new muffler, T90 trans needs rebuild, a very good resto project, bring a trailer…”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4095664261.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $3000
There might be value here. Unclear if either runs.
“I have everything to restore a 1953 m38a1 plus an extra m38a1 for parts. lots of extras. 3000.00 O.B.O”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
This appears to have potential.
“This is an old 1953 Willys military Jeep that belongs to a friend of mine in rural Owyhee County. He has been driving this around his place for several years, but now has too many other vehicles. He has no way to this show this to anyone out where he lives, so his had me bring it to town, and list it on Craig’s list. There are some spare parts that go with it including an extra grill, a starter, generator, 2 extra engines, and some extra wheels. The tires are close to new condition, and as a new carburetor on it. It has a four-cylinder F head engine that runs well. It certainly needs to be rewired to drive on the roads. The engine has few miles on it since being overhauled. It came out of a similar Jeep that had been rolled and totaled. It’s a long way from being a creampuff, however, these old military jeeps are getting very hard to find. This is in good condition, and worth restoring.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
(08/12/2013) This looks in good shape.
“1952 M38 A1 MILITARY WILLYS THAT CAME THRU THE KOREAN CONFLICT WITH THE AIR FORCE. RESTORED SEVERAL YEARS BACK, REALLY NICE VEHICLE. FRAME OFF AND EVERYTHING GONE THRU. TRANNY WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT 4 WEEKS AGO DUE TO A BROKEN MAIN HUB INSIDE”
This jeep has saluted a variety of veterans at their final resting place.
“1962 WILLY MILITARY M38A1 JEEP. ONE OF 300 MADE FOR THE MARINE CORPS VIETNAM ERA.
THIS JEEP HAS HAD A COMPLETE RESTORATION EVERY NUT AND BOLT WITH NEW TIRES, ARMY ISSUE MILITARY CANVAS TOP, REAR REMOVABLE SEAT, CUSTOM EXHAUST AND UNDER WATER SNORKEL.
CONVERTED TO A 12VOLT SYSTEM WITH ALTERNATOR, HAS TURN SIGNALS WORKING LIGHTS STREET DRIVEN IS A SHOW STOPPER AT ALL CRUISINS WE GO TO.
MOTOR, TRANS AND REAR END WITH ALL MECHANICAL PARTS INCLUDING BRAKES, WHEEL CYLINDERS ARE ALL RESTORED.
CUSTOM CAMOFLAUGE PAINT JOB. THE 50 CALIBER BROWNING MACHINE GUN HAS BEEN MADE FUNCTIONAL WITH PROPANE AND OXYGEN AND WILL FIRE 7ROUNDS PER SECOND.
WE USED THIS JEEP AT OUR FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS WHO HAVE PASSED ON.
LOOKING TO BUILD A BIG FINNED HEARSE ONLY REASON I AM PARTING WITH HER. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED THIS IS FIRST RATE RESTORATION.
CALL GEORGE WITH QUESTI0NS 216.496.2043”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/4080474298.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/31/2013) Looks like a good restoration candidate.
“1953 m38a1 early production jeep,all original with machine gun mount.runs ,drives, stops. 541-367-1412 cash only, no trades”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/4034699772.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
(09/05/2013) This has some mods, but looks solid.
“952jeep(willys) 350 chevy, muncie 4 spd, power steering, power brakes, 2 yr. old complete restoration,”
No pics provided.
“M38A1 1953
32,000 miles
Stock except paint
Does have doors.
Overhead 4 cylinder
3 speed
Immaculate shape and very clean.
Will take 6000 obo
Also can trade for a pre ’42 Chevy Coupe/4 door Sedan
53-54 2 door Chevy coupe
Pictures available
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
REPLY to sixthreefive-threefivezerothree”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/25/2013) This looks good for the price.
“CALLS ONLY(emails replies OK but might take longer, please call for a faster response)
PLEASE CALL “ROB” 2-five-three-4-four-8-98-one-five”
CALL FROM 7AM MORNING THRU 10PM AT NIGHT ANY DAY
******* “AS IS WHERE IS” $4000.00 FIRM*********
RUNS GREAT
L-SHAPED CARBURETOR FOR WATER SNORKEL, (AS SEEN IN PICTURE)
HOOD INLET COVER INCLUDED FOR SNORKEL,( IT IS ROTATED INWARD AS SEEN IN THE LAST PICTURE)
4 NEW TIRES(less than 50-100 miles driven on them)
2 NEW BATTERIES
1 USED SPARE TIRE
4 EXTRA USED TIRES
1 SPARE GAS TANK
1 NEW CANVAS TOP(water-proof treated)
2 NEW DOORS WITH 2 NEW REAR SIDE SKIRTS
(both not shown in pictures and have not been installed)
WE PAID $3000.00 FOR THE TOP, DOORS and REAR SIDE SKIRTS and TIRES, BATTERIES(all new)
******** “AS IS WHERE IS” $4000.00 FIRM**********
CALLS ONLY(emails replies OK but might take longer, please call for a faster response)
PLEASE CALL “ROB” 2-five-three-4-four-8-98-one-five”
CALL FROM 7AM MORNING THRU 10PM AT NIGHT ANY DAY”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4063297522.html
This might have potential.
“This is a 1953 M38a-1. It has the original 4 cyinder engine and transmission. Lots of original parts. 24 volt system. Mileage unknown. The Jeep runs but it needs help, I wouldn’t consider it to be in road worthy condition right now but they could be some minor fixes. This is a great little jeep that has been sitting for far to long. It is time for it to have a new owner.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/705858?ad_cid=2
Colin forwarded this crazy thing. It is the same jeep Brian spotted in 2012. More pictures of this here.
Runs, but master cylinder is needed.
“I have a 1954 Willys Jeep, runs great master cylinder just went out on it, real good millitary tires on it, if sold I donate $1,000.00 to American Legion riders post 91. (352 )221 0657”
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/4048453484.html
