1952 Willys M38 Market Value & Price History
The 1952 Willys M38 has a current market value of $21,125 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $13,300 and $24,343. Based on US sales through Sep 30, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 32.3% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1952 Willys M38, latest sale Sep 30, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $22,500 | 6,000 mi | — |
| Jun 13, 2026 | $21,500 | 100 mi | Manual |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $13,000 | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $16,250 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $13,300 | 39,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 6, 2023 | $24,343 | 294 mi | Manual |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $25,000 | 840 mi | — |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $36,600 | 800 mi | Manual |
| Sep 1, 2020 | $23,000 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 25, 2019 | $12,250 | 32,400 mi | Manual |
| Apr 24, 2018 | $10,250 | — | — |
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How much is a 1952 Willys M38 worth?
A 1952 Willys M38 is worth approximately $21,125 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 30, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,300 and $24,343; the full verified range is $10,250 to $36,600. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1952 Willys M38 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 1952 Willys M38 sales in total.
Are 1952 Willys M38 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1952 Willys M38 sale price is up 32.3% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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