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.
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.”
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.
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.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This roll cage has some really tight corners. The rest of this looks pretty sound, though there are some dings and dents.
“1953 M38A1 Jeep – Roll cage, Ramsay 8000 lb PTO Winch, Tow Bar”
It looks like this has an unusual dash.
“SUMMER FUN AND A GREAT TOY!!!!!!! Jeep is in GREAT condition, has a small noise in the motor, the rest of the running gear is in good shape….. Interior is in great shape….Needs a new home, WE ARE SELLING DUE TO HAVING TO MANY TOYS $2000.00 OBO Call Ken @ 406-595-7188.”
It runs, drives and has a plow!
“61954 Willy’s Jeep with plow L-head 4cyl
Runs, drives 4 wheel drive works well.
Used to plow my driveway all winter.
Body is rough tub is homemade. Side and rear glass busted not much electrical works was converted to 12v it does charge.
Drivetrain is complete and functional plow goes up and down.
price is firm
Call Joel 603-381-9889”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(02/11/2011) It runs, drives, has plow. Needs fuel pump. Has funky dashboard.
“M38A1 Military Jeep, 4×4, 4 cylinder, 3 speed manual transmission, 2 stick transfer case, tires still hold air, has a snow plow installed. Has a new battery, jeep run’s and drives but needs a fuel pump. has some rust under fuel tank, body clean though. no roof . has windshield frame with glass from newer jeep. No seats, This jeep is in great condition for its age and would be easy to restore, asking 1500. OBO … delivery possible at additional cost”