David EilersAugust 5, 2015

1951 M-38 Ft. Lauderdale, FL $48,000

This is for sale by "Exotic Motors" in Florida. That might explain the price.

"Frame Off Restoration, One of a kind!! It's a perfect sample of a true collectable. Restoration cost over $70K, on this beautiful Jeep."

ericAugust 5, 2015 at 11:48 AM
Is it me, or is it not even a complete restoration? I'm seeing bare, unpainted bolts, the data plates look like they were mounted directly to the dash. Hood number spacing is all wrong. No clue what the rest of the engine compartment looks like. Looks like the fording exhaust is not only not hooked up, but the exhaust doesn't have the flange for the fording pip to hook up to...
Dan the M38 ManAugust 5, 2015 at 12:54 PM
I have a 51 I am restoring and the data plates are not on a master plate but attached directly to the dash. I believe this is how the earlier m38's may have had their plates attached. I agree. Very pricey considering they didn't pay attention to details. I would assume if you had some history on the vehicle with the original markings that would be one thing but this is far from being a museum piece. Maybe the manuals are what gives it its value? If so I have a set I'm willing to sell.