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1952 M-38A1 w/Trailer Paradise, CA $14,000

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Has a few dings here and there.

“I have a 1952 M38A1 first generation Military Jeep and 1942 M100 WWII for sale $14,000.00 OBO or trade for a pickup that runs good and has three or four door. The Jeep is all original except for the oil gauge but I have in garage just need to find sending unit. It is 24 volt kept it all original has less than 1000 miles on rebuilt engine from Pennsylvania. Put a lot of time and money in jeep and was used for funerals and parades in Paradise California.

Hate to get rid of it my grandfather rode in it just before he passed wanted to keep it but my family is in need of a new engine for my 1996 GMC K1500 and a transmission for my wife’s car plus a few gifts under the tree for my ten year old son would be nice. I am the commander for the Disabled American Veterans in Paradise and the guys are going to miss it but my family has to come first. If interested give me a holler I only do business local or in the States. No foreign dealings unless you come to US with cash. No checks of any kind cash only or go together to bank together.”

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-1952-military-m38a1-and/6425422015.html

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1953 M-38A1C Spring, TX $1350

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This also has the tailgate.Not sure how much value is here.

“Truck utility 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 M38A1.
Date Delivered: July 1953.
Manufacturer’s Serial Number: 51801.
First with acceptable best offer takes it home! Make me an offer I can’t refuse and it’s yours. I thought I could take on this little fix-up project but I was simply deceiving myself… I don’t have the time. But, for someone with that loves old classics this is a dream task.”

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-1-4-ton-4×4-m38a1/6437874014.html

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1953 M-38A1 West Point, CA $4200

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Some M-38A1s came with Perkins?

“53 Willy’s Jeep
Rare
Perkins Diesel, Motor and drive train are Factory
Can be check out on Internet
Needs Differentials Replaced (Front and Rear)
Have Both
Winch and Tow Bar
Have clean title (on non-op)
More pictures on request”

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep-cj-diesel/6439827619.html

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1954 M-38A1 Elsa, TX $4000

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What’s that on the back? A feeder of some type?

“Up for sell is a 1954 Jeep Willys M38A1. It has been great to us but we no longer need it due to us selling our ranch. It was repainted in a line-x paint about 4 years ago and had a majority of things replaced. It has new mud tires and new locking warn hubs put on before we parked it a couple of months ago. 3 Speed manual, 4X4 works great just needs a carburetor kit and a battery and will be up and running. It can be started if you would like to see it on. We also do have original fuel tank but had a small leak so we took it off but it can be repaired. Can send more info and better picture on request. No Title, Bill of Sale.”

https://mcallen.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys-1954-m38a1/6430394101.html

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1952 M-38A1 Vancouver, WA $2900

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Has a Kelly hardtop. Runs and drives.

“This is a half finished Project Willy’s. It runs and drives. Mechanically sound and starts right up. Body and electric system is the next step. It’s an old jeep that needs a new home. $2900.00 or best, realistic, CASH offer. I’ve spent over $7000.00 in parts and labor above the purchase price. I’ve just lost interest. My loss is your gain.”

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/1952-willy-m38a1/6428634013.html

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1953 M-38A1 Templeton, CA $6000

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No pics provided.

“Original 1953 USMC willies jeep. Engine fires right up, good rubber, soft top, of lights, full roll cage, 9000 pound winch, visible motore poolnumbers, looks good, desert issue so no rust, solid metal, clean title, Spain trans, lockable hubs and tow bar. Perfect candidate for military show truck!
runs strong has slow air leak in clutch line.”

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-usmc-jeep/6427098460.html

 
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Year? M-38A1 Weslaco, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

Maybe some value?

“Not sure on year ???
No title.
4×4
I have keys for it.
$600
I have video of the body if you would like to see.”

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CJ-5s & M-38A1s

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M-38A1s:

  1. 1953 M-38A1 Houston, TX $900: https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/willy-jeep-1953/6412306261.html
  2. 1953 M-38A1 Conroe, TX $6500: https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/m38a1-army-willys-jeep-1953/6409592053.html
  3. 1953 M-38A1 Albuquerque, NM $18,000: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/original-1953-willys-jeep/6410237901.html
  4. 1952 M-38A1 Denver, CO $6950: https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/reduced-1952-m38a-willys-jeep/6413744420.html
  5. 1954 M-38A! Boise, ID $5400: https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/1954-m38a1-cj5-military-jeep/6412609946.html

CJ-5s:

  1. 1963 CJ-5 Kennedyville, MD $3750: https://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/d/1962-jeep-willys-cj5/6372379782.html
  2. 1963 CJ-5 McAllen, TX For Trade: https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/bar/d/1963-willys-jeep/6411147114.html
  3. 1959 CJ-5 Arvada, CO $2000: https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1959-willys-jeep/6412152630.html
  4. 1958 CJ-5 Twin Falls, ID $4200: https://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/1958-cj3-willys-jeep/6412560273.html
 
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1955 M-38A1 Newnan, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

I can appreciate that not everyone recognizes the elements that make up a stock jeep. And, I don’t mean to be harsh, but do want to be fair …. with that in mind, when a seller lists a jeep with the title “Museum Car: M38” (Not M-38A1), and then follows up in the ad’s text with “Everything original except the engine”, it begs closer inspection. In this case, just some of the non-original items include:
1) The bumper guard;
2) The turn signals
3) The front fender skirts
4) The paint color
5) The steering dampener
6) four of the five gauges
7) Speaker in dash
8) The radio in dash
9) Turn signal mechanism
10) The wiring running up the steering column
11) The passenger handle on the dash
12) The rims

“Everything is original except the engine which is a 80s Pontiac v6
Needs a rewire. Will need to be towed.
NO ODOMETER!”

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1952 M-38A1 Fire Jeep Ladera Ranch, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $13,900 

(04/26/2016) “1952 Willys Jeep/ M38A1 (former Military/early CJ) converted to Brush Fire pumper somewhere along the way. I don’t have much history on this vehicle. But, Drives great, pump disconnected for now, but does work. New Paint 2 years ago. (NOTE; PHOTOS SHOW FORMER UPPER HOSE TRAY, HOSE REEL AND TANK WHICH HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND SCRAPPED, REPLACED WITH SECOND SEAT IN REAR WITH MATCHING FRONT SEAT UPHOLSTERY) Now a GREAT truck for parades with the family or cruising the hills of California, or wherever. Fits in any garage!

Other details; Original 4 cyl Willys engine, transmission (3spd) high/ low range, 4 WD (though I’ve never locked front axles, all instruments work along with all electrical working.

History; I’m about the 3rd owner, purchased about 10 years ago from FF in CT. who purchased it from person in PA. As mentioned, definitely a former military M38A1 that was retrofitted as a fire pumper. Some base yellow paint on frame may point to it serving on air base or carrier? No other history known.”

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