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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!”
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.”
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
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.”
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
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
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
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.. ”
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.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
“1953 Willy M38A1 For Sale, Original rims included. $2500.00”
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.”
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.
