126: Peter Rosenthal’s 1953 Willys M38A1

Here are some pictures of my M38A1. This is my third M38A1. I would like to take credit for all of this beautiful work but, I must admit, it was like this when I bought it. I had too many skinned knuckles from working on Jeep number 2 so I decided to treat myself to this Jeep and sell the other one.

My dog “Scout” loves to ride shotgun. I am also enclosing a picture of my wife at a local car show. I can park the Jeep next to almost any show car and my Jeep always gets the attention as you can see. It is registered as a 1952 but, I’m pretty sure it’s a 1953.

– Peter Rosenthal

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  1. HI Peter,
    That’s a very fine looking Jeep! I’m just wondering why your great dog is named after an International??!

  2. HI Peter,
    That’s a very fine looking Jeep! I’m just wondering why your great dog is named after an International??!

  3. Hello Pete, it’s Karl and Margarita Holmstrom. I was looking at the web site and say your most beautiful jeep. I Have never seen a better jeep any place. I have a 1952 CJ3a which was a navy jeep with but looks nothing like your. Good luck and great seeing you, your wife and of course your wonderful dog. Karl.

  4. Hello Pete, it’s Karl and Margarita Holmstrom. I was looking at the web site and say your most beautiful jeep. I Have never seen a better jeep any place. I have a 1952 CJ3a which was a navy jeep with but looks nothing like your. Good luck and great seeing you, your wife and of course your wonderful dog. Karl.

  5. Very nice! I am in the process of restoring a 1953 M38A1-C. I hope mine comes out looking as good as your M38A1.

  6. Very nice! I am in the process of restoring a 1953 M38A1-C. I hope mine comes out looking as good as your M38A1.

  7. Awesome M38A1 Pete!!!

    I can relate to the skinned knuckles! (I banged myself up plenty when I restored my ’55 Willys – a M38A1 / Cj5 hybrid).

    My experience has been about the same as yours when it comes to ‘car shows’…everyone loves a Jeep and there are precious few other vehicles that draw a crowd like a military Jeep!

    Very nice!

    Rich

  8. Awesome M38A1 Pete!!!

    I can relate to the skinned knuckles! (I banged myself up plenty when I restored my ’55 Willys – a M38A1 / Cj5 hybrid).

    My experience has been about the same as yours when it comes to ‘car shows’…everyone loves a Jeep and there are precious few other vehicles that draw a crowd like a military Jeep!

    Very nice!

    Rich

  9. Very Nice! I am restoring a 1954 M38A1. You have set a very lofty goal! I’m a month in, and have $ $$ in parts, but I am having a blast doing the restoration. Joe.

  10. Very Nice! I am restoring a 1954 M38A1. You have set a very lofty goal! I’m a month in, and have $ $$ in parts, but I am having a blast doing the restoration. Joe.

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