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Highlights
- Former Dutch army Jeep
- 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.
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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