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1953 Willys M38A1 Brush Fire Truck

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 17, 2025.

$40,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Jeep M38, M38A1, MB and M715
Generation
M38, M38A1, MB and M715 (1941 to 1970)
Chassis
64580
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 30 comparable sales, 105% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,125 to $19,750
Median$15,500
Sales behind it30Likely

From 30 sales of the Jeep M38, M38A1, MB and M715 (1941 to 1970) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,125 and $19,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Willys M38A1Bring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$9,400
1953 WILLYS M38A1 JEEPBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$9,500
1953 Willys M38A1 Military JeepMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$10,000
1953 Willys Jeep M38A1Mecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$19,000
1953 Willys M38A1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 13, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 13, 2024$16,500
1952 Willys M38A1 Military JeepMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$7,800
1952 Willys M38Bring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$22,500
49-Years-Owned 1952 Willys M38A1Bring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$16,000