1953 Willys M38A1
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 2, 2018, offered with no reserve.
$9,625Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,594, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1953
- Make and model
- Jeep M38, M38A1, MB and M715
- Generation
- M38, M38A1, MB and M715 (1941 to 1970)
- Chassis
- 50773
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 31 comparable sales, 19% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$10,250 to $20,000
Median$16,000
Sales behind it31Likely
From 31 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 $10,250 and $20,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Willys M38A1Bring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 12, 2026 | $9,400 |
| 1953 WILLYS M38A1 JEEPBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | June 25, 2026 | $9,500 |
| 1953 Willys M38A1 Military JeepMecum, April 11, 2026 | Mecum | April 11, 2026 | $10,000 |
| 1953 Willys Jeep M38A1Mecum, Oct. 31, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 31, 2025 | $19,000 |
| 1953 Willys M38A1 Brush Fire TruckBring a Trailer, Aug. 17, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 17, 2025 | $40,500 |
| 1953 Willys M38A1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 13, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 13, 2024 | $16,500 |
| 1952 Willys M38A1 Military JeepMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $7,800 |
| 1952 Willys M38Bring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 30, 2026 | $22,500 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2, 2018 | Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $9,625 | |
| April 11, 2026 | SoldMecum | Mecum | $11,000 |