‘SXS 386’ is a 1951 Willys Jeep M38 that had its bodywork and mechanicals fully restored in the ‘States.

The result, in the words of our in-house expert, is “the best example I have ever seen!” He’s a sober chap, hugely experienced and professional in all he does, which means he, unlike the rest of the office, won’t have been swayed by the presence of a gun turret.

We would normally leave the bad bits until later in the advert but the fact the only fault our expert can find is a “very fragile” ignition key says it all really, doesn’t it? The bodywork might be minimal but it’s in great shape – and not just for a military vehicle that’s almost three quarters of a century old; clearly someone has invested an awful lot of time, money, and skill into getting it to look this good.

It’s been stored in a dry, heated garage too, which will have helped preserve it – and it is worth preserving because the paintwork has been neatly applied and the overall effect (even ignoring the accessories, ...