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Highlights

Genuine wartime GPW manufactured by Ford in 1942
Highly original and superbly patinated
Offered in fantastic running order
Various period tools and military equipment present
The perfect time to buy - ready for the 80th anniversary of D Day

The Appeal

The Willys MB and Ford GPW, known collectively as the ‘Jeep’, was one of, if not the most significant vehicles from the Second World War. It was leagues ahead of anything the Axis powers could come up with, both in terms of capability and how simple it was to produce. The Jeep was a game-changer on the battlefield, providing ground troops with off-road capable high-speed transport.

This humble machine undoubtedly helped turn the tide of the conflict in favour of the Allies and practically invented the 4x4 vehicle genre in the process. It’s place in history is not to be underestimated.

We’re honoured to present this genuine wartime example, a Ford-built GPW from 1942. With the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a campaign in which the Jeep played an instrumental role, approaching on 6th June, now’s the perfect time to acquire this GPW and take part in remembrance proceedings. The vendor demonstrates that its ‘Go Devil’ engine runs sweetly and no road tax or MOT is required, so you can drive this four-wheeled piece of WWII history straight away.

The History and Paperwork

V5C present
Chassis records confirm that this is Ford-built GPW from 1942
DVLA records suggest this Jeep has been UK-registered since 1970, although the V5C declares 1990
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
Period British issue Wills MB/Ford GPW ‘Replacement Parts Catalogue’ present
All original chassis plates are legible on the dashboard
Plaques affixed to the grille from previous D-Day anniversaries

The Condition

Complete with numerous period accessories including shovel, axe, ‘Jerry’ cans and convoy lighting
The canvas roof is in very good visual order and the vendor demonstrates that it stows away neatly
The steel chassis and bodywork present very well and appear free from any obvious signs of corrosion
Straight bodywork with period-correct drab paintwork and US military insignia
The paint is suitably patinated, as befits a vehicle of this age and nature
This example is equipped with windscreen wipers
Highly original and well-presented interior
The original rifle mount/bracket is still correctly affixed to the dashboard
The seat upholstery looks very smart with only light signs of wear
We’re not informed of any apparent faults with the controls and electrics

The Mechanics

2,200 cc "Go Devil" petrol engine
Manual gearbox with selectable low-range and four-wheel drive capability
Original-looking and well-presented under the bonnet
The vendor demonstrates that the engine starts readily and runs sweetly with no untoward noises
We’re informed that it drives very well and all the transfer box functions work as originally designed

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