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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
“Floor pan
Bed-liner in and out
New custom seats and custom covers
New windshield and gaskets (still in box)
New gauges
200 watt Stereo with custom ammo can speakers
Brake system, pad, lines
Leaf Springs
Shocks
Circuit board
Custom ?marine? fuel tank.
Brand new Tires
Custom turn signals in front and rear
The seller of this M-38A1 has a unique and special view of jeep history, hence the reason I have shared this ad. (As a precursor, there were a few CDN M-38s and M-38A1s built by Ford in Canada, but not that many — it is doubtful, but not impossible, that this was one.)
“This is an awesome vehicle that looks super cool and goes ANYWHERE! It is the true granddaddy of them all! M38A1 It is made by Ford Motor company as Willis could not keep up production during the war and Henry Ford cut a deal with our government to supply Jeeps to our troops utilizing the the Willis body design but with a more powerful engine, built in Canada (to not infringe on Willis patent…). The Willis had 60 hp while the Ford Jeep had a 75 hp Hurricane engine. The extra fifteen hp made a very big difference! This particular unit has over 2K custom welding (front bumper, roll bar, rear bumper and tail gate, reinforced floor boarding). It comes equipped with six ply Military tires (valued at $400 each= $1600). There are also custom accessories for the avid outdoorsman (remote controlled electric hoist rated at two thousand pounds, a remote controlled animal feeder, custom front carrier box and a custom tow bar). The accessories are a combined $1000 value. There are two adult jump seats in the cargo area to transport a combined four large adults. There is a gun rack and custom convertible top. Everything on this machine works! Extra large radiator. Military Jeep is rated three quarter ton (1500 lbs.) Have receipts for everything done over the last thirty years! Comes with extra parts and manuals. This thing not only looks good but “runs like a top”!!! These Jeeps were designated an International Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.”
http://austin.craigslist.org/snw/4735663397.html
UPDATE: Was $17,000. *Status Unknown**
Looks parade ready.
“THIS IS A GREAT PARADE READY 1953 M38A1 WILLY JEEP AND TRAILER. THE CONDITIONS IN EXCELLENT WITH A REBUILT MOTOR. .(SEE PIC). IT COMES WITH ALL KINDS OF GOODIES. IT HAS THE OLD BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED ON THE MACHINE GUN MOUNT, THE SHOVEL UNDER THE HOOD. THE OLD AX BY THE RIGHT REAL PANEL. EVERYTHING IS WHERE IT BELONGS. IT HAS A SIREN AND THE BLACK OUTLIGHT. IT ALSO HAS THE CANVAS TOP IT IS 24 VOLT AND IS LICENED FOR STREET TRAVEL IN CALIFORNIA. IT HAS ONLY BEEN USED FOR PARADES. THIS JEEP HAS IT ALL. THE TRAILER IS ALSO IN FANTASTIC CONDITION AND READY TO HOOK UP TO Y0UR JEEP IT IS A 1952 AND COMES WITH A CANVAS COVER.”
Looks good, but needs a battery at the very least.
“Restored M38A1 1955 Willys M38A1. Has been sitting on jacks in garage for about 20 years. Selling as is. Was driven frequently for a short period until it was finally parked. Probably just needs a new battery, gas and oil. Clear title.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4737653029.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
Runs roughly. The front bumper isn’t original.
“Built by Kaiser – same as Willys. rust free, converted to 12 volts, was stored in garage for last five years, runs rough, very low mileage, planned to restore to military specs but too many projects. Five new tires.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/10/2014) Might be a good price.
“Korean war era military Jeep in good condition. Starts, stops and drives well. “
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4736542703.html
Looks good.
“1955 Willys M38A1 Military Jeep with title. Includes military radio, 24 volt system 4 cylinder, waterproof. Call or text for details before 8PM”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4725631801.html
There are multiple ads across the country for a 1953 M-38A1 for only $3000. This too-good-to-be-true offer is made using a gmail address that is also selling other vehicles across the country. It looks like a scammer to me.
Here’s the ad:
“Army Jeep Very good body, converted to 12 v new reduction starter, c00ntact: monicamiller107@gmail.com”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/4726388007.html
other related links:
http://killeen.craigslist.org/atq/4727138596.html
http://tucson.craigslist.org/atq/4727158497.html
http://lexington.craigslist.org/fuo/4708073021.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/atq/4710184308.html
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/fuo/4716270278.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was Best Offer.
Ex Fire Jeep? Best offer by November 4th, 2014.
“1953 Willy’s Jeep
Four cylinder gas engine
Four speed manual transmission
Vinyl interior.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown. Last bid was $7400.
Everything works.
View all the information on eBay
“1952 Willy’s Jeep Forest fire truck;
This is a unique fire truck in that it is a Willy’s Jeep AND easily fits in your garage! Former military unit (ex Marines, I believe). Runs and drives great- needs some TLC for the true Willy’s Jeep detail. It appears to be “shop built” either by military or a fire dept. as a fire pumper, but used a “Barton” front mount 500 gpm conversion kit of the day. The side compartments are ex-ammo boxes!