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1952 Willys Jeep M38 Rare and desirable M38 example
United Kingdom • 13 Mar 2024
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This is a rare 1952 Willys M38 Jeep, chassis number MC63918, likely used in the Korean War era. It was comprehensively restored between 2008 and 2010, retaining original features while adding some upgrades, and has been kept on static display since. It is being sold with a current V5C document, side screens, and doors.
Condition
8
The car underwent a comprehensive restoration between 2008 and 2010, maintaining originality with original dashboard plates and a 24-volt system, while also upgrading to an alternator and uprated brakes. Since restoration, it has been kept on static display and presents very well, starting and running well during a recent photography session. It is supplied with a current V5C document, side screens, and doors.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
MC63918
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
KHV 415
RHD/LHD:
LHD
The immortal Willys Jeep is sometimes described as the vehicle that won WW2, mobilising the allied forces with lightweight, manoeuvrable transport.
With its tough and torquey 2.2-litre sidevalve 'Go-Devil' motor coupled to four-wheel drive, it got places that other vehicles could not.
In wartime, Willys produced more than 360,000 MB Jeeps and Ford almost 280,000 identical GPWs.
Though manufacture of the original type continued for various worldwide armies, the initial design was improved and updated, first as the CJ-2A (for Civilian Jeep) with tailgate, and then as the M38 for the military, built from 1950-52, resembling the wartime Jeep but with more prominent headlamps.
Retaining all the attributes of its illustrious predecessor including tough construction, slogging L134 2199cc ‘Go-Devil’ sidevalve engine (max torque at a diesel-like 2000rpm) and an improved three-speed (T90) high/low ratio 2wd/4wd transmission.
In 1953 Kaiser purchased Willys-Overland, renaming it the Willys M...
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£11,158
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£17,303
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,111
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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