This looks good.

“Up for sale is a 1956 WILLYS-OVERLAND M38A1 (CJ5). This vehicle is in great shape, she has had a full mechanical restoration, Brand new tires, 12 volt system, rebuilt the original motor, clutch and transmission.

The final pieces of the restoration would be to do some light paint work, However it is not necessary. She runs and drives EXCELLENT.

This is a chance to own real AMERICAN HISTORY, I do not have the original prominence. This is a true military Willy’s-Overland and not a converted CJ5.
Please feel free to Contact me with any questions!
Call Matt @ 727-459-6957”

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/4100469392.html

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $9500

This looks solid.

“Great 1955 M38A1 – owned it for roughly 6mo’s and in that time have significantly improved the drivability and reliability of it. It is still 100% original, down to it’s 24volt system. 4 wheel drive will climb you up a tree. Runs and drives well, and feels like a 58yr old Jeep! Would be an ideal beach buggy(didn’t get a permit this year, or it would be!).

Most recent work includes:
Head completely reworked, new coil, new plugs, valves adjusted, etc.

Cosmetically it’s in great shape – especially considering it’s age. No significant rust, some surface rust on the frame – no big deal. I decided to have it repainted from it’s original OD Green to a mil-spec Sand Beige (a 3 stage PPG color). I’d say it’s a level above an amateur job, but certainly a 10 footer. A fantastic color though, one that you don’t see enough for this era of Jeep: hence why I had it repainted. The seats were also redone to factory original. Bimini too included.”