Recent major maintenance costing approximately €2,500
Includes original Dutch Army technical manuals
Comes with a trailer
Recently fitted with two new NATO tyres
The Appeal
The Nekaf Jeep M38A1 is effectively an adapted Willys Jeep - stocked up and modified with local parts to comply with Dutch traffic laws, by order of the Dutch military.
Production began in 1955 under "Nederlandsche Kiser-Frazer" (Nekaf), with around 55 of them rolling off of the line per week. A total of about 7,500 of these Nekaf Jeeps were produced, and they proved so capable that they managed to outstay their successor quite ably.
In the late 1970s, Land Rovers rustled in on their territory and took over, steadily replacing them over the next 26 years. Finally, in 1996, the last Nekaf Jeep left service - giving the model a remarkable 41 years before complete retirement.
This particular example has recently undergone a thorough €2,500 maintenance, ensuring it is in top condition. Supplied with a host of military manuals and booklets, it also comes with a nicely-maintained military trailer. This unusual military classic is still remarkably practical and eminently usable.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1956
In Civilian registration since 1999
In current ownership since March 2023
Former Dutch army Jeep
Recent major maintenance costing approximately €2,500
Includes original Dutch Army technical manuals
Currently indicates 79,537km on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
Painted in military khaki
No sign of any dents or dings
Light signs of wear, commensurate with age
We note the evocative details - from the military insignia to the rope loop on the bumper
Fabric soft top in good order with no rips or tears
Recently fitted with two new NATO tyres
Trailer is equally well kept with its cover in fine fettle
Internally, the jeep is nicely kept
Some fogging to the instruments
Seat is free of any rips or tears
The Mechanics
134cu in (2.20L) Hurricane I4 powerplant
3-speed Borg-Warner T-90 manual
Engine bay is in excellent order
Recent major maintenance costing approximately €2,500
Brake system recently overhauled with replacement of brake linings, wheel brake cylinders and master cylinder
Tension regulator, multibelt, brake hoses and brake lines recently replaced
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
We understand the vehicle to be free of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
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1955 Nekaf Jeep M38A1
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