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M38A1 at Barrett Auction Phoenix

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:29 pm
by wesk
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/auc ... refer=news

Nice looker but not very stock, 12 V, late civvy fenders, civvy eng compartment with relocated aircleaner, rear gas tank with right side filler, odd rear bumper and very modified dash.

Be interesting to see how the sale goes.

Re: M38A1 at Barrett Auction Phoenix

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:10 pm
by RICKG
wesk wrote:Be interesting to see how the sale goes.
Yes indeed. I spent the 1st 50yrs of my life in the PHX area and
attended this auction many times (as a "looky-lou"). It always
astounded me that the name Barrett-Jackson attracted so many
buyers with tons of dollars and ounces of "sense". But you're right
about 1 thing, it's a neat looking little truck!!

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:12 pm
by wesk
Yes, I'll never forget the M38 driver with overspray all over it and those twin 50 cal gas guns going for $104,000 !!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:04 pm
by jeepers52
My friend saw in person, that M38 go for that Crazy money. It was advertised as a 1952 World War II Jeep. I for one did not know the war lasted that long :?. I bet the guy who bought it was a bit disapointed when he got it home and realized what he got.

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:40 pm
by oilleaker1
Shock and awe, or is it guys just like "big guns" :lol: John

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:07 pm
by wesk
Actually the guy sued Barrett but I never heard the outcome of the suit. Ever notice the abundance of Martinis being handed out to the bidder's!!!!

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:47 am
by oilleaker1
Bring up their auction site and click on the buyer/seller aggreements you have to sign to do business with them. I won't be selling there after reading it. That is a money vacuum designed all for them. John