The seller claims this an unmolested CJ-3A. More accurately, it’s a M-38 that’s just slightly molested.
“WOW !!! Here is a hard to find unmolested all original 1951 Jeep CJ3A with only 12,396 miles on the odometer. The original soft top and doors will also come with the sale of this vehicle. This jeep runs and drives good but will need a brake master cylinder as it has gone bad while in storage. Come out take a look drive it around the yard and see what you think. I really think its worth your drive and time and doubt you will be disappointed. Asking 16K may consider serious cash offer made here in person. Tire kickers please don’t waste my time, serious buyers only as these original jeeps don’t come around for sale very often. call or text 4 zero 2 seven20-03one 0”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/3344939065.html
Someone needs to do their homework and also drop the # 1 off the price at the least.
“as these original jeeps don’t come around for sale very often”
He’s never looked then and obviously never heard of eWillys!
You would think he would replace the master cylinder and maybe wash it before asking 16000 for this “original”.
Wonder why he thinks it’s a CJ3A? Possibly because the body has been placed on a CJ3A frame. Maybe his title says it’s a 3A because that’s what the chassis is?
looks like it may still be 24 volt, but what’s that other carb doing on there? that is most definitely not original. looks like an excellent M-38 resto project that could be worth the price AFTER it’s finished. like Paul said; drop the 1 at the very least. i’d have no challenges giving the guy $2500-$3000. 16k…………..pfffft, dream on.