This 1952 Willys M38A1 is finished in drab green with US Army-style graphics over khaki canvas upholstery and is powered by a 134ci inline-four mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a beige canvas soft top, 15″ steel wheels, a Jerry can mount, a water fording system, and a 24-volt electrical system. The truck is said to have been refurbished under prior ownership and was acquired by the current owner on BaT in May 2023. This M38A1 is now offered on dealer consignment by a BaT Local Partner in Colorado with partial service records and a clean Montana title.
The truck is finished in drab green and is believed to have been repainted under prior ownership. Exterior features include a removable canvas top, US Army-style graphics, a rear-mounted Jerry can and radio antenna, a driver-side mirror, and a fold-down windshield. Turn signals were fitted under prior ownership.
Body-color 15″ steel wheels are mounted with 7.00×15″ Denman military tires, and a matching spare is housed on the rear carrier. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners. The emergency brake pads were replaced in May 2017, and work performed in January 2023 reportedly included replacing the springs and front tie rods.
The interior houses front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in khaki canvas upholstery. Appointments include front lap belts, a passenger grab handle, a tool box storage cubby under the passenger seat, and a driver-side glove box.
A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of instrumentation consisting of a 60-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for voltage, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 26k miles, and the total mileage is unknown.
The 134ci “Hurricane-4” inline-four features a 24-volt electrical system and a single replacement carburetor, which was installed in 2018. The ignition switch and oil filter housing were replaced in April 2019, and the fuel pump was rebuilt in 2020. Service performed in January 2023 reportedly included installing a deep water valve system, rebuilding the carburetor, cleaning the fuel lines, and replacing the PCV valve and ignition wires. The selling dealer notes that both batteries were replaced in May 2026.
Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a Borg Warner three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The transmission and differentials were resealed in May 2017 and the clutch was replaced at that time.
Chassis number MD21847 is viewable above, and the VIN on the title omits the “MD.”
