Quote Originally Posted by okiemark View Post
My cousin is doing a little work on what I believe is a M38-A. He is doing it for a woman whose husband died a couple of years ago and it was his jeep. Before I ever knew I was going to be a Jeep "guy" I asked him what she wanted for it as she is going to sell it and he said $10,000. I haven't seen it but was told it was in really good shape. Not that I am wanting to buy it, I was wondering what the value of it might be. I think it is all authentic. I believe it is a 52 year model. I'm wanting to go see it My cousin only lives 2 miles away but he is in the hospital for a bypass.
A 1952 M38A1 would be an early production vehicle, but nailing down those details takes research on nameplate data and serial numbers. One of the most often modified areas of the M38A1 is the electrical system. Folks tend to make 12-volt conversions because of the expense and difficulty of maintaining the 24-volt system. Look for original 24-volt generator, charging/auxiliary plug and the harnesses for the radio gear in the back seat area.

Mechanical and body condition is important of course - but mechanical work is often easier to do than body work.

Look it over - and buy the vehicle, not the story that goes with it.