Featured Vehicle: Gilles Allard’s 1964 Kaiser M38A1 CDN2
This featured ride belongs to Gilles Allard, and while it looks like a classic Jeep, it’s actually a Canadian-built military wagon with a fascinating service record.
Vehicle Profile
Year: 1964
Make & Model: Kaiser M38A1 CDN2
Body Style: 2‑door military utility wagon
Engine: 134 cu in (2.2 L) Hurricane inline‑4
Transmission: 3‑speed manual (Borg‑Warner T-90)
Drive Type: Four‑Wheel Drive (4WD)
Paint Colour: Classic military green/khaki
Interior: Original utilitarian military layout
Restoration Status: Original Survivor / Restored Military Vehicle
What Makes It Special
- Built for service at Petawawa and later used by the Fusiliers de Mont‑Royal in Québec, including duty during the 1970 October Crisis.
- Features a reinforced frame to carry a rear-mounted 50 mm machine gun — a true military-grade modification.
- Part of a small fleet of M38A1 CDN2s, produced by Ford Canada in 1967–68 with Canadian military specs
- The M38A1 introduced Jeep’s iconic rounded fenders and hood over the earlier Willys MB styling. It’s rugged, waterproofed to 24 V standard, and built to endure harsh environments.
Technical Snapshot
| Spec | Detail |
| Engine | 134 cu in “Hurricane” inline‑4, ~60 hp |
| Transmission | 3‑speed T‑90 with Dana 18 transfer case |
| Axles | Heavy‑duty Dana 25 front, Dana 44 rear |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: ~81″, Length: 138.6″, Height: 73″ with top up |
This vehicle is more than a Jeep lookalike — it’s a piece of Canadian military history, ready for parades, re‑enactments, or just off‑road nostalgia. A true professional tool that’s earned its stripes and kept its original character.
