1952 Willys GL M38A1

Vehicle Description

Because of scammers trying to obtain this vehicle, METHOD OF PAYMENT NON-NEGOTIABLE. Key Savvy required to hold funds and title in escrow. Also, provide shipper’s name and contact information, USDOT and MC no. Bill of Lading required to release possession.

Yes. Vehicle is available if you see ad. Too many contacts asking if vehicle is for sale. NO REPLY TO INQUIRY UNLESS YOU STATE THE AMOUNT OF YOUR OFFER. Ad has all vital information.

Any offer or counter offer that is accepted will expire in 3 days from acceptance if the agreed to funds are not placed into the Key Savvy account.

Sale by owner. Not registered in CA or NV. Motivated Seller. Vehicle not available for sale during winter, so purchase and pick-up required before October 17, 2025.

Original 1952 Willys M38A1, true military-issued Jeep with U.S. Marine Corps provenance and carrying its original Ordinance Department data plate.

Non-running project vehicle, sold AS IS with no warranty implied. No returns or refunds. Buyer responsible for pick-up or arranging shipping and all related costs. It’s priced to reflect its condition and potential value.

Ideal for collectors, military vehicle restorers, or Jeep enthusiasts looking for a genuine piece of U.S. military history. Increasingly hard to find in restorable condition.

Key Vehicle Details:

Model: M38A1
Manufacturer: Willys Motors, Inc.
Plate:
Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Contract Number: DA-33-019-ORD-630
Order Stock Number: G-2758-6800361 (6800361 may help to track to a specific unit, depot, or supplier. Hard to trace exact origin although access to Marine Corps or National Archives contract logs may assist.)
MFR Part Number: 657323
Date of Delivery: Appears to be stamped 9/52 (September 1952). “9/” clear with “5” faint and what appears to be a fainter “2” worn to “7”.
Military Provenance: Features authentic crossed cannon Ordnance Dept. stamp with “EPM” inspection code, confirming U.S. Army Ordnance acceptance.
Drivetrain & Body: Drivetrain present; body shows age and rust typical of a 70+ year-old military vehicle.
See photo of plate. Presence of plate confirms authenticity as a USMC-issued M38A1, adding historical and collector value. These Marine versions are harder to find than Army models and offer a unique restoration path.

Engine cranks with gas in carburetor. Gas tank has some rust and needs to be cleaned. This is why gas was run through carburetor to show engine’s current condition and not to run any contaminants into engine. Copy and paste link to hear for yourself.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15pd7cEHvawA0byEZa9-TaDSZhlWe66gM/view?usp=sharing

ONLY SO MANY OF THESE HISTORIC VEHICLES REMAIN. MAKE YOUR STORY A PART OF HISTORY.