1961 Jeep CJ-5
VIN 125836
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May 27, 2026
What’s special about this listing
1961 Willys M38A1 Military Jeep – Restored Driver
This 1961 Willys M38A1 is a military-style ¼-ton 4x4 Jeep finished in period-correct olive drab with classic U.S. Army markings. The vehicle retains its original brass military dash instruction and nomenclature plates, preserving key elements of its military heritage.
Powered by a Willys F-head “Hurricane” inline-four paired with a manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. The Jeep is equipped with a civilian replacement engine and body tub, consistent with a “motor pool” style restoration commonly seen on military Jeeps.
Military-style restoration with correct appearance
Original brass M38A1 dash plates
F-head Hurricane inline-four engine
Manual transmission with dual-range transfer case
Solid driver-quality condition
The frame serial is not visible due to prior refinishing. Identification is based on dash plates and component markings.
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators. Contact the seller for specifics about this listing.
- Year
- 1961
- Make
- Jeep
- Model Family
- CJ
- Model Generation
- -
- Model Variant
- CJ-5
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 125836
- Mileage
- 247 mi TMU
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 2.2L/134ci I4
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive Type
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- SUV
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Green
- Color Group (Int)
- Green
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