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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.”
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/4276147196.html
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”
http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/4312854216.html
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.
