M38a1 - Unmolested

https://nh.craigslist.org/atd/d/newport-1953-military-jeep-willy/7733765683.html

Looks authentic and complete. Still waterproof 24-volt by the look of it, but no engine pics.

 

That looks great, I somebody gets it that will keep it original.

 

Possibly not a ‘53 as it has a center mount grill vs hinges?
Dennis

wish mine had been this good looking!

 

Also has the later style latch on the battery box. But I believe those changes happened very early.

 

Late 53’s did not have the fold down grill. They were already changing over to what would be after 54. It has the late 53 onward battery box lid. The plate on the dash is missing and they do not show the plate behind the passenger seat

 

Ugh, I hate it when something that has clearly been inside for years is now sitting out in the rain.