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1959 M-38A1 San Jacinto, Ca $1850

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Some good work appears to have been done.

“Looking for a project? I started restoring this M38A1 Jeep, but haft to sale. Over $8000.00 invested. Tub boby painted inside and out. 283 chevy small block, floating rear axle, 3 speed, overdrive, 4 wheel hi/lo & transfer in/out. trans rebulit. New tires. $2000.00 obo. ALAN 951-795-2630.”

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2425848413.html

 
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1956 M-38A1 Wausaukee, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

She ain’t pretty, but she’s a runner.

“has ford 260 v8, 4wd hi and lo, 3 speed, have new windshild and frame, bought for a mud or woods vehicle but i have to many already. has clean title. would trailer home”

 
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1951? M-38A1 Riggins, Id $1800

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UPDATE:  Price bumped to $1800.

(05/17/2011) This looks great for the price, though this appears to be a M-38A1 body on an earlier frame.

“1951 Willy’s M38 A1 Jeep for sale. Runs and drives. New snow tires so can be driven or towed. New Solex carburetor. Have a few spare parts including original air cleaner. Have not found any rust in body except in rear deck by rear seat. I believe a previous owner has done the body work as the body is straight and clean. Stock gauges in-op. Transmission, transfer case and differentials are tight. Over the last three years I have taken it on a half dozen 40 mile back road trips with no problem

See photo’s here. http://s571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/riverdancer_photos/M38%20A1/

Call 208-628-2767 (mornings or evenings) $1800 or make offer.”

http://lewiston.craigslist.org/cto/2405583619.html

 
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1953 M-38A1 Custom Bucks County, Pa eBay

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Here’s a highly modified M-38A1 spotted by Tommy.

“1953 WILLYS JEEP. Custom built with 350 Chevy V8 and 350 Turbo Transmission. The front end is from a later CJ model. The frame and tub look very clean and show very little wear and no rot. This vehicle has only been driven approx 2,400 miles since the engine/trans were installed and it was repainted in PPG bright red. It also has independent coilover suspension in the front, so the ride isn’t punishing. It has 20 inch chrome wheels with nice tires, a dual exhaust system, and custom guages. The previous owner also had a local Jeep fanatic shop make a custom soft top with soft doors (see pics). This Jeep turns heads and is fun to drive.”

View all the info on eBay

 
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Multiple Jeeps for sale Orange County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Prices.

It appears there are a couple M-38A1s and at least one M-38.

“Beautiful World War Jeeps, Classic sets that appear just like it was back in 1951. Run Wonderfully. Clean Body. Excellent Condition!  Extraordinary feeling when seeing it in action! Great For collector, to display at shows, movies, parades! Feel free to visit and take a look! 🙂 ”

 

 
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1953 M-38A1 Prescott Valley, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700

(04/12/2011) It doesn’t run, but looks pretty stock (except for the engine as noted by Javier).

“JEEP: WILLYS 1953 Military Model M38A1 with clean AZ title. Jeep has M38 Military engine and original 24 volt electrical system. Engine does run — not currently running since vehicle has sat a long time. This jeep is a restoration / rebuild project. Nearly all original military parts intact. Extras included with Jeep: manuals, complete drum to drum front axle assembly, steering gear box, lights, data plates”

 
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1954 M-38A1 Prescott, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

This looks like a good restoration candidate.

“Over 95% original military m 38a jeep. Has been sitting for over 10 years. Also have some extra parts. Clean az title. Serious inquiries only.”

 
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1962 M-38A1 Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2950.

This looks solid.  Remove the cammo and this might look pretty good.

“Up for sale from my Father’s Estate a 1962 Willys Jeep. Motor completely rebuilt by Reynolds Machine Shop. (Have paperwork detailing motor work). Good Tires, No Rust, Runs like a striped a** ape”

 
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1952 M-38A1 Cool, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Here’s another ‘Cool’ jeep from Cali.

“This is a 1952 Willys Army jeep in need of a restore. It has never been restored. The engine indicates it was rebuilt in occupied Japan. It’s located in Cool, California, half way between Auburn and Placerville in Gold Country. Bring cash and pick up this awesome project car! Here’s a link to some photos: ”

 
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1954 M-38A1 Houston, Tx $2500

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This has some dents, but might be worth a look at this price.

“clear title .all original .$2500 obo plz call for info 832-368-3017”

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2355893347.html

 
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1953 M-38A1 Cypress, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.

This is wonderfully odd.

“I am reposting in an attempt to attach some pics . this is a 53 willys jeep , it is rough but runs strong ! the front end will need work and the brakes need work . the transmision shifts and works fine along with the transfer case. 1,100.00 obo ! would like it gone by sunday if possible!”

 
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1954 M-38A1C Dayton, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

It looks like there might be a little rust around the front edge of the fender.

“1954 Willys M38A1C Jeep for sale

The cutout in the windshield is for the barrel to stick out (the Jeep does not come with a gun or a gun mount).

This is a military Jeep with AROUND 45,000 original miles.

THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE, SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY.

Body is in good shape with very little rust as you can see in the photos.

I bought it 4 or so years ago and got it running and frankly it didn’t run that bad but it does need a carborator rebuild.  We drove it around the field, parked it back in the garage and haven’t touched it since!

This Jeep has the original 24 volt system and has a place for 2 batteries just in front of the windshield.

I was going to restore it but I have enough other projects that I will never get to and it would be nice to have the room!

This vehicle has a lost title from the previous owner and is sold with a bill of sale only.

Let’s talk about the title for a minute… YES this vehicle has been titled to a private owner.

The lady that I purchased this vehicle from has promised me for the past several years that she would send me the title and never has, I have called her literally hundreds of times with no luck.

So the title is lost.

I have a rough looking Xerox copy of the title when it was owned by the Museum of the Great Planes but not the current title.

So really it is a lost title and it has been titled in private hands.

I have a Xerox copy of the title… The vehicle was sold to the City of Lawton OK for the Museum of the Great Planes April 12, 1977 from the US Government.  The vehicle was sold to the previous owner sometime in the early ’80s.  The vehicle was last tagged in 2003.  The owner died sometime around 2004 and the Jeep sat for a couple of years.  I purchased the vehicle from the Mother of the previous owner in July of 2006.

On one part of the title is says 1953 but that has been covered up and is typed as a 1954… so upon further investication here is what I found:

The VIN number is 77369, the unit # is 433 Manufactured by WIllys Motors Date November 1954 Contract # G2758-8358319.”

 

 
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1952 M-38A1 Portland, Or $1500

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This sounds like a must sell situation.

“1952 Overland M38 A1 Jeep.  Moving soon and don’t have the time to restore this properly. Frame is in *excellent* condition, no rust. Needs some bodywork on rear panel and left-front fender, otherwise ready for primer-paint. Mostly complete though missing random parts like seat cushions, generator, gauges, and other little odds/ends. Transmission and transfer case recently rebuilt (can’t verify though they shift fine and oil was clean). Engine rebuilt though I don’t know how much mileage or when. Cyl head needs new valves and guides since they rusted from sitting in damp environment. If you have questions please ask, email for quickest response.  $1500 firm. You won’t find one in better condition.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/2348484080.html

 
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1955 M-38A1? Spokane, Wa $300

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No pics provided, but might make a good parts vehicle.

“1955 Jeep M38A with rebuild manual. Complete parts with out engine. Also spare parts and body is in good shape. Please call Sam 991-8642. $300.00 OBO Please no emails.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2349164931.html

 
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1954 M-38A1 Grand County, Co $3000

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This appears solid.

“Willy’s jeep project, vehicle runs, 24-Volt, body & tub is in great shape, clear Colorado Title
$3000 / or best offer. NO TRADES. Call 970-531-2481 for details. Leave message.”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2348392428.html

 
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1953 Wagon / 1952 M-38A1 Salinas, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2500.

 
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1953 M-38A1 San Diego, Ca $4500

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UPDATE: Still Available

(04/24/2011) This looks like a good restoration candidate.

“Nice original 1953 Military Jeep. OD green with Army Stars. $4500.00 firm. Runs and drives strong, title in hand. Or trade for diesel truck. Serious inquire only. Call 619-417-0693. Leave message.”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/for/2341560129.html

 
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1953/55 M-38A1 Grants Pass, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $3000

“THIS JEEP IS PREETY MUCH STOCK W/ F MORTOR 3 SPEED 4/W…NEW 12V ALT SYS. NEW SHAKLES AND BUSHINGS.,,NEW EX. PIPE & MUFFLER, CARB REBUILT.. ELCT FUEL PUMP..REG. UNTIL 2012 .. AND MORE,, RUNS REAL SWEET..HV SPARE & HV DOORS, THE TOP IS A LITTLE ROUGH.. ”

 
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Year? M-38A1 Smithfield, ME **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700

hmmmm …. scratches head …. what happened here?

“Rock Solid M38A1 Jeep with later Ford engine. NOT Running, I haven’t fooled with it. Welded steel body, NO Rust!!! Big tires. Great start to build a MUDDER. You take it from here. $700 / Trade Try Me.”

 
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1953 M-38A1 Sonora, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**

“1953 Willy M38A1 For Sale, Original rims included. $2500.00”

 
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1953 M-38A1 Boring, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** $1850.

This looks like a good restoration project.

“Runs and drives nicely with original 24 volt system. Good tires does not overheat just tuned up with new coil carburetor rebuild plugs and points. Pretty straight Jeep with little rust. Has had some panels replaced in past. Sunny California history from estate. Bill of Sale. Includes a bare frame with new springs and Oregon 1953 Title. Selling cheap to raise money to finish my other project. Includes rear military tail lights not shown in picts. More pictures on request.”

 
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Lawrence’s 1952 M-38A1 Union Mills, NC

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Lawrence has decided to sell his hinged grille 1952 M-38A1.  I’ve gotten to know Lawrence over the past few weeks and I feel comfortable saying that this M-38A1 should be in excellent mechanical shape. You might remember Lawrence’s other jeeps, which I featured here.

As an ex-army motor pool and ex jeep dealer mechanic, Lawrence knows his way around jeeps very well.  He’s also a practical guy and as such, has replaced the normal gearing in his jeep with more road friendly 4:27 gears along with an overdrive.  The beachwood canvas top and seats are pretty new. He switched the stock carb for a holley, as he prefers that carb.  He’s replaced the standard bellcrank with a custom version that he invented which pivots on tapered bearings (if you want one, just let me know); along with the bell crank, he improved the stock steering so that the jeep responds well on the road. This has been converted to 12 volt, though it came with an unusual 24 volt heater which Lawrence believes was installed by the army (and in the process they removed the battery box).

If you are looking for a M-38A1 that can pass for stock, but can also be a dependable road jeep, you might consider calling Lawrence at 828-287-5275.  He was thinking of a price in the $7k neighborhood.

I only have these 2 pics.

m38a1_lawrence

 
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1962 M-38A1 Clearwater, Fl $4500

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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

 
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1953 M-38A1 La Habra, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

Get this running, paint it green, and you’ll have a nice M-38A1.

“1953 WILLYS, 4×4 M38-A1 MILITARY JEEP.  VERY RARE “ARCTIC” JEEP “this is what i know”. ORIGINAL MILITARY METAL REMOVABLE HARD TOP. used by Military, Civil Defense and Sheriff. ORIGINAL FACTORY 4 CYL ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. CORRECT MILITARY POWER BRAKES. 136,173 MILES.  RUNNING WHEN PLACED IN STORAGE. TIRES COULD BE BETTER. NO UNDER RUST. ALL GLASS IS INTACT.  TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING FINE AND NO LEAKS. NEEDS SOME TLC TO GET BACK IN SHAPE AGAIN.  CLASSIC VINTAGE AND TIMELESS – RARE JEEP.  THIS IS THE REAL THING. No Battery, As Is, Has a Clear Pink Slip. Shipping.  the 1953 Jeep/Willys Buyer is responsible for all shipping. Pick up by a Car Hauler or pull by Car dolly.

 
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1953 M-38A1 Orem, Ut **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

(01/09/2011) Brett’s neighbor is selling this Willys.  Brett reports that, ‘He never restored it but has always maintained it. It isn’t much to look at but runs great. The floors are shot and plated over and there is some body rust. But it is a good runner.’

“1953 M38-A1 Jeep. New tires, running well, completely rewired ~15 years ago. This is a Korean war era military jeep that is largely stock, strong original power-train, a great find for a complete military restore. This jeep has been a member of the family and now that it gets driven less I would hate to see it go to waste and ruin parked out side the house. Its needs a good home and I need the space.”