Listed as a 1955, it is either a 1952 or early 1953 based on the hinged grille. The 2nd jeep for $500 is a CJ-5, not an M-38A1.

“Jeep project, I bought this jeep at auction and was told it had been running in the last few years. I got into bad gas and gave up. It is complete and has a military id plate but not titled yet. I have fuel tank out and it is in restorable condition. There is a similar year body that could go with purchase for an additional $500.”

https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/50s-jeep/6317789060.html