Description
What is it?
Ford's first mass produced 4x4, the Ford GPW military jeep
The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U. S. Army Truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4 Command Reconnaissance commonly known as the ‘Willys Jeep’, Ford built more than 300, 000 GPW military jeeps in all, which amounted to roughly half of all jeeps built for WWII.
What’s it got?
Chassis 229 525 is a War-time Ford built GPW Jeep that was completed in October 1944, subsequently registered in the 1951 and imported to the UK in 1966.
There isn't a single decorative item on it at all, and yet, it's a beautiful thing, It's an American icon. It's a symbol of America.
Why this one?
The last owner embarked on a comprehensive refurbishment program to create a reliable and usable vehicle to include.
Fully recommissioned engine by Quasar Engineering in March 2024
New clutch
New master cylinder and brake service
New working gauges with the exception of the original speedometer
New seat frames
New tyres
Original radiator recommissioned
New battery
New exhaust muffler
The various tools and ancillaries are included, along with a Replica M1 Garand.
A superb opportunity for any enthusiast to have some fun at upcoming summer shows.
Pub fact
Ford company was commissioned to build an amphibious Jeep called the Ford GPA. However, once built, it floundered in the water like a carp!
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