Vehicle Description
Outstanding Willys Jeep M38 4x4 with Army &MASH painted
appointments! Fully documented history since leaving the Arkansas
Federal Military Surplus in 1972! It remained an Arkansas truck
until 1999 before going on display for 19 year in the Evergreen
Historical Automobile collection! A great example that comes with a
6-foot service trailer, black out lights, shovel & axe, and more!
Neat piece for any collection! The Willys Overland Motors M38
Military Jeep was built from 1950-1952. It was modified over the
CJ3A platform with a sturdier frame, upgraded waterproof 24-volt
ignition and electronics, as well as ventilated air intake and
axles provisions for duty in wet climates that may require crossing
through high water! The durable Dana axles and transfer case allow
for rugged 4-wheel drive in both a low and high range. The bodies
were fitted with lifting shackles for air mobility, and a rear
pintle hook for towing. An axe and shovel were tools affixed to the
side in the event an obstacle lay in the way! These Jeeps were used
primarily in the Korean War efforts. The beautifully restored 1951
Willys M38 4x4 Jeep was completed in the early 1990s with wonderful
period specific detailing! Powered by its original Go Devil 134ci
Inline 4 cylinder L-Head engine,Carter W-O downdraft carburetion,
and 3-speed transmission, it provides ample power and reliability!
Accessories include Auto-Lite 24-volt generator charging system,
black-out lighting, standard road lights, radio antenna (no radio),
spare gas can with hold down strap, convertible top frame & cloth
cover, shovel & axe, folding windshield, rear-mounted spare wheel,
all correct Goodyear Military 7.00x16LW 4-ply tires, front tow
hitch with driver sight mirror, and a 6 service trailer with lights
& lock brake. This absolutely rust free example was treated to a
cosmetic restoration to be used confidently in military
reenactments, parades, military reunion events, or even a Hollywood
movie! For military collectors, you will be pleased to see the
level of detail that went into making this a real treasure to have!
From the correct canvass covered seats, brass dash placards, nicely
detailed engine compartment & undercarriage, painted numbers and
Army stars, to the M.A.S.H branding honoring the Military Army
Surgical Hospital branch, it really portrays a great military
image! This example came to public market in June 1972 when sold by
the State of Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration office
for the Arkansas State Agency for Federal Surplus Property. The
original purchaser was David Land, the Superintendent for the St.
Paul Arkansas School District. It was later sold in August 1975 to
Wilburn Mullen who would keep it the next 9 years before selling to
Lawrence Skelton from Springdale, Arkansas in November 1984.
Lawrence kept and maintained this low mileage Willys for ten years,
then sold it to the Plaster family to put in their Evergreen
Historic Automobile collection in Lebanon, MO in October 1999 where
it was prominently displayed for the past 19 years. It remains a
real head turner in more ways than one!! Resent oil change, new
fuel, and carburetor cleaning, along with fresh batteries make for
quick starts and easy driving. Please buy with confidence! There
will be few opportunities to acquire a piece like this!
