Needs speedometer fixed, but otherwise looks like a solid M-38.

“1952 M38 Flat fender jeep for sale. No rust. No rotted floors or nonsense. Runs excellent. Has original data plates mounted on dash!3 speed flat head four cylinder. 4 w/d perfect!! Jeep does not have top. Headlights and tail lights do not work. Speedometer and odometer does not work. Unknown mileage.New leaf springs. New brakes. Tires. Carb. Gas tank. Brake lines. Wheel cylinders. Radiator. Must sell due to illness. Will not last. Serious inquiries only!

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4613438765.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

Pics are small, so can’t tell much about the details.

“THE ONLY WILLYS JEEP DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR THE MILITARY AS AN AMBULANCE JEEP. THIS RARE UNIT (ONLY 4000+ PRODUCED) IS IN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL CONDITION AND STILL RETAINS THE ULTRA-RARE UPPER LITTER RACK. INCLUDES AN NOS CANVAS MILITARY OPEN TOP WITH THE RED CROSS AND THREE STRETCHERS.”

UPDATE:  Was $13,500. **Status Unknown**

It’s a solid looking M-38 with very little rust. I know the seller just washed this just before taking these photos. I don’t understand letting water sit in the jockey box underneath the seat and a few other rust prone places shown in the photos?

“1951 M38 Army Jeep – Original Condition – Runs and Drives – RUST FREE!
Has Current Title

This has to be the best M38 I have ever owned. Body is rust free and very straight. I have done a few things to this M38 to get it back on the road but without messing with its original condition. The following have been done for drivability and safety. 1. New brake shoes and wheel cylinders. 2. New rubber and S-shaped metal brake lines. 4. NOS master cylinder 5. New fuel sending unit (correct M38 one). 6. Complete wash of vehicle to remove about 1/2” of dust and other stuff that had accumulated on the M38 over the years of being in storage.

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