£17,250
Offered from the estate of the late Michael Turner 1942 Ford GPW Jeep 4x4 Military Vehicle with Trailer
Bonhams • UK • 19 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£17,250
Offered from the estate of the late Michael Turner 1942 Ford GPW Jeep 4x4 Military Vehicle with Trailer
UK • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 137
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1942 Ford GPW Jeep, offered from the estate of Michael Turner, has been restored and maintained, though used only on private land since 1984. It includes desirable accessories like a US Army radio and handbooks, adding to its appeal for military vehicle enthusiasts despite some minor reconditioning needs.
Condition
6
The car is described as 'beautifully restored' and totally authentic apart from the civilian numberplate and rear flasher. However, it also notes that it has been used on private land only since 1984 and that the US Army BC-620-A radio is not tested or in use, and the wire catcher requires one weld to reattach support. Overall, the car shows moderate wear but is in running condition.
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152713
LHD
United Kingdom
LPC 992
1942
Auction
£17,250
Offered from the estate of the late Michael Turner 1942 Ford GPW Jeep 4x4 Military Vehicle with Trailer
Bonhams • UK • 19 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
• The most iconic military vehicle of all time • Present ownership since 1978 • Only used on private land since 1984 • Restored to original specification • Ideal period transport for the Goodwood meetings Although forever associated with Willys-Overland, the original Jeep military vehicle was developed by American Bantam, formerly American Austin.
Designed to meet the US Army's requirement for a rugged, go-anywhere, four-wheel-drive vehicle capable of surviving on the barest minimum of unskilled maintenance, Bantam's prototype was up and running by 1940, meeting the Army's requirements apart from the engine, which was deemed insufficiently powerful.
The Pentagon though, doubted Bantam's ability to meet the military's post-Pearl Harbour demands so the major contracts went to Willys - the only other firm that had submitted a tender - and the Ford Motor Company, which would be responsible for the Jeep's trademark slotted radiator grille.
Willys made various modifications to take advant...
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£2,861
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£19,710
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£50,545
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