UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800. Was listed here. Might be an APU (see comments)
“Good restoration project… all original parts… email me for more pictures. You don’t find them in this condition very often.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800. Was listed here. Might be an APU (see comments)
“Good restoration project… all original parts… email me for more pictures. You don’t find them in this condition very often.”
More than half the tickets are sold I am told: Tickets are $100 and only 100 will be sold. The raffle won’t take place until they are sold.
“WIN THIS JEEP! 1952 Military Willys Jeep M38A1 – Surplus military unit acquired by the Fryeburg Fire Department upon military retirement. All original, 24 volt system, blackout lights, and new batteries with all maintenance required to maintain readiness. Steel top is bolted on and is easily removable to return this Jeep to its original configuration. Gas can and spare tire mounts currently attached to the top will bolt back onto the tailgate as designed. Always stored indoors and climate controlled. This is a little-used time capsule that could easily be restored or enjoyed in it’s current condition. Includes original military records but no title as Maine won’t issue a title to any vehicle older than 1995.
We are raffling this Jeep off to the winning ticket holder. Tickets are $100 each and are limited to only 100 tickets. That’s a 1 in 100 chance if you buy one ticket or a 50 times better chance than getting a hole in one golfing. Buy more tickets and your odds increase! The drawing will be held as soon as all 100 tickets are sold. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new ATV Wildlands Firefighting unit. We’re replacing the old with the new and you have the opportunity to benefit while helping out a worthy cause. Tickets are available from the Fire Chief most weekdays at our Main St. fire station or from various members of our Fire Department.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
It runs.
“I am listing this cool old jeep for a friend of mine.
Pro’s
The engine is a L style 4cyl that runs well (unknown mileage).24 volt system.The ignition is still the original switch on the dash with starter button on floor.The body is in great condition with only a little trough rust on the floor. Would make a great hunting jeep or off-road toy
Con’s
A little trough rust on the floor.
Needs seats”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
No title, but looks like a good resto project.
“1954 Willys jeep. M38A1. Will run. Has original four cylinder (4-134 F head motor ). 24 volt system. New batteries . Three speed T-90 transmission. Rebuilt master cylinder and all new wheel cylinders with brake shoes. Lots of extra parts. Some rust. Jeep is over 60 years old. Was used on deer leases for about the past 15 years or so. Because of that , there is no title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900
(01/26/2015) Has some floor rust.
“1953 M38A1.. very good condition over-all ..Original Radio Set Navy Jeep..needs metal seat frames put back in and other minor issues..always garaged since owned…very little rust…nice rare project..please google for more information on navy jeep & marine radio sets etc…asking $5900-but will consider any reasonable offer or part trade?..economy car.. motorcycle bang or what do you have??…call or text if interested..more pictures & information soon. ”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,000
(01/15/2015) Looks solid.
“1955 Korean War M38A1 Willy’s Jeep that is in excellent condition. I have receipts, work order, maintenance logs going back nearly 20 years. This jeep has had a lot of time, effort and money invested into it over the years including a full engine overhaul (at a cost of nearly 3.5K– nothing was skimped. Vehicle has approx 2700 miles since engine overhaul. I currently drive the jeep when weather permits in parades and military funerals. The paint is from Quantico U.S. Marine Base and is Marine Chemical Resistant paint approximately 8 years old. Every thing works on the jeep. Gages, horn, lights and has new spark plugs, wires, new radiator and has a very hard to find military antenna. This is a 24 volt system that has 2 new military batteries. This is not a frame off restoration but everything else is 100 percent. All new canvas on seats and top. There is an AM/FM/CD radio
with 9″ speakers mounted in two ammo cans in the rear of the jeep. Five new military tires and tubes”
Sellers has done some work.
“For sale is a true Army jeep, not a cj that has a coat of od green. I have a Wisconsin title in my name with the military vin. It has been converted to 12v, and still has all the blackout lights and switches. The tub is fairly solid, not perfect, but a great start. I put all new axle bearings, seals, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and lines, as I started restoring it from the bottom up. It has a buick v6 with a twin stick. Has bumperetts, pintle hitch, jerry can and holder, spare tire carrier, canvas loops, lifting shackels and brackets, and many more expensive and rare hard to find parts. It also has the fold down grill, so it must be an early 53.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800.
The interior is pretty plush for a M-38A1.
“This military Willys needs an engine installed. It is wired for 12 volts. I have all the parts for the original F head engine (except the carburetor) that will go with it. The odometer reads 97333. I am not interested in parting it out. It had an F head installed, but it gave out, and I no longer have the interest or the health to replace it. The buyer could put in another F Head or sell the parts to help finance putting in a different engine such as a small block V-8 or a V-6.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/20/2014) Seller believes this is 1 of 300 Marine M-38A1s. While the Marine M-38A1s from 1960-1967 were slightly different from the standard M-38A1, I could not verify how many were ordered. But, I would think it was greater than 300?
“One of only 300 Vietnam era Jeeps made and issued to the U.S. Marines. Complete restoration last year. Motor, transmission, rear end completely rebuilt, as was the suspension, wheel cylinders and brakes. It has a new battery, military tires and wheels, custom camouflage paint job. Converted to 12 volt electrical system, has turn signals, oil pressure, temperature, voltage gauges that are new but look like originals, electric fuel pump. Snorkel and water fording custom exhaust. Best part is a Browning 50 caliber machine gun that uses propane and oxygen to fire up to 7 rounds a second. Was used by a funeral home in Ohio to lead in military funerals and fire a salute. Has a new military issue canvas top and a new rear seat for passengers. This jeep could be hired to local funeral hours at 300-400 dollars per hour for military funerals. I recently retired and am divesting of my 4 military vehicles and other equipment to make money to travel.”