This is advertised as a 1942, but clearly isn’t.  The irony is that the seller is asking buyers to do their research and see how rare this is.  I suppose a 1942 M-38 really is rare.

“This is your chance to own a true piece of history. This Jeep is rare for a few reasons,its a Marine jeep, it’s a 1942 but its also a factory PROTOTYPE GENERATOR jeep, meaning that it was designed to power a MASH unit emergency electricity. Although its not currently installed in the Jeep, WE DO HAVE IT. As far as we know it still works, and it comes with jeep. This jeep runs of multi fuels. The tires are brand new, the Jeep runs and drives like new.  Clean under this on, it has been in the family since the early 60’s and has been garaged and rarely driven, it has been restored here and there but mostly just a super fine example of a rare jeep, WITHOUT the body filler that most of them have. You will be pleased to own this Jeep. We believe this one belongs in a museum , but due to family needing the money we must sell it. This jeep is so nice, and runs great. It is perfect for shows or parades. It is always started once or twice a week and backed out of the garage and moved back in again. It has the PTO system with whinch on front and rear.  Also included in this auction is a large MASH unit tent heater that is also multi fuel, it looks to have never been used and is VERY rare.  Please feel free to have a appraiser come out and look at this beauty before you bid. This Jeep is NOT for-sale locally so it shouldn’t get gone before the auction ends. However if it meets the reserve I will end the auction early and sell to the highest bidder, But the transaction will still be made through ebay only. Please do not bid if you don’t have the money, this is a family owned jeep that means a lot to us, so please don’t play games with us, either buy it or don’t. No hard feelings. The SN/VIN#IS MC34211 and its a TP25 Generator Prototype Jeep.  Please do your research and discover just how rare it really is. This Jeep still has its minor war pings in the body hear and there (we did not want to get rid of those)  why use body filler if you dont need it? This jeep is a blast to own and drive. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me, I can be reached by text at 205-520-4782  or via email.  I have included pictures of the generator powering unit and the multi fuel tent heater, also include is a Marine tool box.  Buyer is Responsible for any shipping/ transporting cost”

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220890197414+&viewitem=

UPDATE:  Still Available

(08/24/2011) This looks good. I wonder if there are any docs to back up the ‘four star general’ claim.

“1951 WILLYS ALL ORGINAL MILITARY JEEP….
US ARMY FOUR STAR GENERALS PERSONAL JEEP. 3 SPEED, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 4 CYLINDER FLATHEAD MOTOR. THIS JEEP HAS BEEN MADE TO RUN GREAT AND LOOKS SHARP USING ONLY ORGINAL ITEMS.
E-MAIL FOR MORE PICTURES AND MORE INFORMATION.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2670939660.html

This looks nice.

“Found in a barn 20 years ago, have been slowly restoring it over that long time. Runs and drives fine. This one originally came with an aluminum officers insulated cab. It was built in the middle of the only 60k that were produced. All Beechwood canvas original interior and top. Used only in parades and shows, have trophies.”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2665272943.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800

The back seats are unusual, but it looks good otherwise.

“I HAVE A VERY GOOD JEEP AND ITS A FACTORY MILITARY WILLYS USED TO MOVE PLANES ON BASE . AND IT HAS 4CYL,4X4,NEW CARB,AND CAN DRIVE ANY PLACE . CALL IF YOU HAVE CASH , AND THE PRICE IS ALREADY LOW ! IT SHOULD BE $5500 BUT ITS NOT SO LIKE I SAID NO BLOW HARDS PLEASE AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE SO DONT CALL THANKS”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900.

This looks good.

“Restored 1951 M38 Willy’s Army Jeep – Ser. No. 24,675 MFG 9-51The M38 only had a two year production run, during which time only 62,329 were built (compared with the nearly 650 thousand MBs and GPWs build during WWII). Has several unique characteristics compared to the WWII jeep. First with 24 volt electrical system, first one piece windshield, first to have 7×16 tires instead of 6×16, last and best of flat fendered jeeps, last of the flat head 4 cylinder engines, first jeep with true fording capabilties(sealed sparkplugs and distributer) when equipped with a snorkel and tail pipe extension and of course the removable tailgate.
Though restored, this has been changed to a 12 volt system and does not have the sealed(water proof) plugs. So here is an M38 that not only looks good, but is road ready.”