In terms of pure visual recognition, nothing comes close to the iconic Jeep brand. Before the Wrangler came along, and even before the more hardcore CJ-Series, this 1953 Willys M38A1 Military Jeep comes to us, not surprisingly, as a true survivor. Decked out in its captivating and inspiring Olive Green repaint, this veteran-on-wheels comes with a tow hitch, rope-wrapped front bumper, and plenty of character-building patina, giving this rugged off-roader all the street cred it will ever need to elicit smiles and salutes anywhere it goes.
Inside, we find a Spartan factory cloth interior in survivor condition. A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of simple push/pull and twist knobs for HVAC controls. A five-pod gauge cluster provides essential information back to the driver, while a keyed ignition has been added for security. Two latches near the top corner of each side of the dashboard are ready to let you fold down the front windshield if the desire hits you.
Under the hood, we find a 134 cubic-inch (approximately 2.2-liter) naturally aspirated inline-four-cylinder engine. This Hurricane engine as it was known, made roughly 72 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque from the factory, using a low 6.9:1 compression ratio which was intentionally employed and engineered for reliability and low-end grunt over high speed. That power is routed through a tough three-speed manual transmission before being sent to either the rear wheels or all four corners via a pair of Dana 30 axles at both the front and rear.
HIGHLIGHTS:
True Survivor
Full Olive Green Repaint
Steel Bumpers
Rope Wrapped Front Bumper
Tow Hitch
Auxiliary Gas Tank
Full Sized Spare
Fold Down Windshield
134 CID I4
New Carb
Three Speed Manual
Four Wheel Drive
Dana 30 Axles
Bucket Seats
Manual Steering
Ignition Added for Security
New Fuel Lines, Fuel Pump and Fuel Tank
This 1953 Willys M38A1 Military Jeep rides on a factory-style suspension consisting of simple leaf springs and solid axles at both the front and rear, with a beefier suspension and spring rates compared to its Civilian Jeep counterparts. Unassisted brakes help slow the vehicle whenever necessary. While the majority of this Jeep is original, the consignor did install a new fuel tank, lines, and pump, allowing its next owner to operate it with confidence. If you've been looking for a unique ride that you can be proud of for many reasons, then this American hero on wheels is exactly what you've been waiting for. Don't wait, call today!
