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£15,750 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)

1944 Ford GPW Jeep

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1944 Ford GPW Jeep, sold for £15,750, is a notably unmolested example with a well-documented history, including potential use in the film 'Band of Brothers.' Having been discovered in Italy and resurrected in Great Britain, this vehicle retains its original six-volt electrical system and comes with a complement of military accessories, making it a popular exhibit at military shows.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in an impressively original state with a pleasing, mellow patina. It has been faithfully renovated to a period specification and maintained in regular use. While it exhibits some wear consistent with its age and use, it appears resoundingly 'correct' in all areas. There is no mention of significant damage, dents or other major cosmetic issues. Therefore, it falls into the 'Very Good' category.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

223938

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

876 UXO

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Arguably more important than the Churchill tank or the Supermarine Spitfire, the Jeep is for many the definitive Second World War vehicle; a workhorse of the Allied powers during war which remained in service all round the world for decades afterwards.

Born out of the American Quartermaster Corps' 1940 invitation to submit a prototype go-anywhere four-wheel drive light reconnaissance vehicle which led to a three-way competition between Bantam, Willys-Overland and Ford, the winning design's simple but effective chassis, ingenious transmission, rugged suspension, and flathead Go-Devil 60hp 2.2-litre 'four' proved invaluable for hauling troops out of trouble.

This self same combination ensures that the indomitable Jeep remains great fun to drive today.

About 650,000 MB types were built between 1941 and 1945, by Willys and (in greater numbers) by Ford, and manufacture continued under licence in the '50s and '60s by Hotchkiss for the French Army.

Finding a Jeep still retaining all its o...