Description
1942 FORD GPW JEEP
Registration Number: XSK 114
Chassis Number: 76230
The Ford GPW (commonly known as a Jeep or jeep, formally as the U. S. Army Truck, 1/ 4 ton, 4×4), and its Willys MB counterpart, are four-wheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during World War II. Produced from 1941 to 1945, the jeep evolved post-war into the civilian Jeep CJ, and inspired an entire category of recreational four wheel drive vehicles. The name “jeep” is generally believed to be derived from the Ford’s vehicle initials – GP.
Featured in Halberstadts’ book ‘Military Vehicles from WW1” (pages 164 to 165), this 1942 Ford GPW is understood by our vendor to have seen service in various theatres during the final years of the second world war.
An original and nicely patinated example, the Jeep has been a regular participant in many World War II memorial events and period displays. The Jeep is well featured with period radio aerials, rear passenger cushioning, canvas weather gear, rifle case, shovel and axe.
Supplied with an original maintenance manual issued by Willys Overland in 1942, and resplendent in the identity of 101st Airborne, the Screaming Eagles, this old war horse is an incredible reminder of heroic times.
This motor vehicle will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 23rd September 2023. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
