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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
“Willy,s M38A1, 1953 Army Jeep, Original with minor restoration, rebuilt motor, PTO winch with snatch block and chains, cold weather top, gas heater, shovel, axe, tool kit, two WW11 gun racks, one with canvas cover, signal lights installed with no changes to the original wiring. Ser # 38880”
UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**
This may be a good price. Might not take much to make it look even better.
“1953 M38A1 Military Jeep in nice condition.
I have owned this Jeep for around 20 years. Around 4 years ago, I had the dents and dings taken out, primed and painted by a local auto-body shop. I did not have them fully disassemble the jeep as that would have been a little too pricey for me. As such, the more hidden areas (like under the fuel tank) are not painted in Army green, nor was the underside of the vehicle. The paint was researched by the Surplus outfit in Oroville and that is where I purchased it. I have a gallon of it left for touch-ups or doing what was not done before.
There are several military gizmos still on the Jeep: It has a pintle hitch, the small black-out lights below the headlights, the canvas-bow brackets mounted on the side, several placards (in brass) showing the serial number, etc, several tie downs for a top and the shovel bracket under the hood.
The floors are (amazingly) rust free and the tool chest beneath the passenger seat is intact with only a small bit of rust. There is a bullet hole in the floor of the tool chest (?) that was there when I purchased it, but not in the lid. It’s something you can ponder over with your friends.
The Jeep needs a thorough ‘going-through’ to check and replace seals where necessary.
The bottom canvas on both front seats need to be replaced but the remainder is quite serviceable.
There is a rear seat bench, painted-to-match of the correct type and the canvas is there.
All 4 tires are military-type and show very little (if any) wear. There is a spare wheel and military-type tire or serviceable but older vintage. There is a painted-to-match roll that just hasn’t been re-installed after the painting.
The jeep starts, idles, runs and drives. I believe the engine (a 4 cylinder) is original and has a new fuel pump and tune-up around 3 years ago. The battery is old, but it starts and the lights work. It has been converted to 12V. The battery well is funky and could use some protective coating.
The speedometer, water temp and oil pressure appear to work. The fuel gauge does not.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7500
“1953 Willys Military M38A1 Jeep, comes with a trailer and a 53-55 CJ with good drivetrain for parts.
The M38 has new brakes, tires, fuel tank, floor, and a lot more.
RUNS GOOD.
All military lights are still there, Very solid Jeep.
The trailer is a 1947 model updated with lights, minimal rust.
All 3 for $7500 firm.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
(12/22/2014) Not sure why the steering wheel is brown?
“It is a 1955 M38A1. Price is firm, no trades, cash only
If interested (CALLS ONLY)”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(10/25/2014) Not perfect, but a good start.40
“1953 former military M38-A1 Jeep. This jeep is in great condition. Runs, Drives, Stops, Steers. It has had a partial restoration. It has a good running engine, and solid drive train, NEW complete correct wiring harness, and it IS 24 volt still, new brakes, good tires, new canvas top, seats and cushions, TONS of new parts, Ready to go. really nice jeep, moving it out to make room for another project.
the photos were taken the day this add was posted. If the add is up, the jeep is still available. If your seriously interested, CALL me, dont email or text, and COME SEE IT. I do not have any more pictures.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4868497000.html
Joe and his GPW attended the 24th Annual Military Vehicle Show held by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club this past weekend. It looks like he was having plenty of fun!
Here’s Joe posing with some new friends.
Here’s Joe and his GPW
Another new friend Joe?
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(01/16/2015) The engine compartment looks good.
“Rare 1953 M38A1. This is a military Willys. Hurricane with three speed. Runs well. has been garaged since I have owned it. I bought it in 2004 and have put less than 100 miles on it. I have replaced many parts. It’s been converted to 12 volts. Has the full top in good condition. Would benefit from another frame off. Parts are easy to find and easy to work on. If you are not familiar with this generation of “Jeep” this is a military vehicle from the Korean War Era. This is certainly a very clean and complete example. Clean title in hand. Won’t last. Please contact for more info.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4843092396.html
Looks good.
“Tub off restoration, engine and trans rebuilt. All new brakes including master cyl. and lines. New gas tank, rebuilt carb. New top and seats. Five new ND tires with new tubes installed. Original 24volt system,all lights work. I have many pictures of rebuild. NO trades wanted! Jeep runs and drives fine. Title in my name.”
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4862582820.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Can’t tell a lot, but is sure looks promising.
“Mint condition, 1953 Willys Jeep with all of the Army decals. You do not find an army jeep in this condition often. This jeep looks like it just came off the show room floor prior to going to a Mash movie. All stock except for the front wheel hubs. I drove it in the Daffodil parade and taken it to car shows. It is a head turner.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
(06/17/2014) “I have a 1954 M38A1 Military Jeep for sale. It has 20,000 original miles on it. I have gone through everything on the Jeep. I have owned it since 1986 but I don’t get to use it much anymore so I decided to sell it instead of letting it sit, when someone else could be driving it and having a good time. Hot August Nights is just around the corner.