Description
To add mobility to its forces in 1937 the US Army requested proposals from domestic automobile manufacturers for a replacement for its existing and aging light motor vehicles
The Army formalized its requirements on July 11 1940, submitting them to 135 American automobile manufacturers
It was Willys-Overland Motors that in October 1941 came to produce the cars
Willys could not keep up with demand and Ford was contracted to produce them as well
The Ford car was then designated the GPW where the "W" referred to the "Willys" licensed design
The Ford GPW and Willys Jeep were built in such a way that they shared spare parts together
During World War II, Willys produced 363. 000 Jeeps and Ford about 280. 000
This Ford GPW Jeep was built in 1943
This is a totally restored Jeep that appears in a condition as if it had just been delivered to the army in 1943
Imported from California to Denmark in 2010
Completely unique and original condition
Particularly nice restoration where details and originality are cherished such as original Ford screws
Lots of period military merchandise is included
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