Make: | Willys |
Model: | M 38 A1 |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1954 |
Mileage: | 003 |
VIN: | MD89051 |
Color: | olive |
Engine: | Willys Hurricane F-Head 134 inline-four engine. |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | 4WD |
Interior color: | khaki |
Drive side: | Left-Hand Drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Gilbert, Arizona, United States |
This M38A1 US Army Jeep features a restoration on a rust fre, low mileage origina, bringing it back to its factory originality of 1954. The extensive, no expense spared, frame off restoration was done by a close friend who is an expert on these jeeps and a member of Arizona Military Vehicles Club. I have owned this jeep since last 5 years and it has been kept in my climate control garage. It has been driven only 3 miles since the restoration. Mostly carried to the trailer to military vehicle shows.
The detail oriented rebuild includes a fully functional Water Fording System ( exclusion of the snorkel pipe), original24 volt electrical system and much more. .
Each and every part in this jeep is correct factory original.
Each and every nut bolt and screw is period correct meeting factory originality. Each and every mechanical and electrical component is either new or rebuilt.
Correct US Military Canvas top made in the USA
Factory original Drive Train that has undergone recent inspection, oil changes, all lube points greased as per the factory chart which was issued for the US Defen
TheWillys MD, formally theM38A1 Truck, Utility: 1/4 ton, 4x4, or theG‑758by itsU.S. ArmyStandard Nomenclaturesupply catalog designation, was afour-wheel drive,military light utility vehicle, made byWillysandWillys Motors / Kaiser Jeepfrom 1952 to 1971. It was widely procured by the U.S. military from 1952 until 1957, after which U.S. purchases were reduced to theU.S. Marine Corps. The Marine version had minor differences from the units used by other branches.
The M38A1 was the first Army jeep to use theWillys Hurricane F-Head 134inline-four engine. This engine was taller than the 'Go-Devil' engine that powered the WWII era jeeps and the M38, and was the reason for restyling the body over the higher power plant.