£15,000
1944 Willys MB Jeep
Historics • UK • 27 May 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£15,000
1944 Willys MB Jeep
UK • 27 May 2023 • Lot 151
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a WWII-period 1944 Willys Jeep finished in US Army colours with a wonderful authentic patina. It was imported from France and kept in dry storage before being recommissioned in the UK in 2017.
Condition
7
This 1944 Willys Jeep is described as holding a 'wonderful authentic patina' and being in 'excellent running order' by its enthusiast owner. Recent works include a new alternator conversion, carburettor rebuild and temperature gauge service alongside an oil change. The driver’s seat has been extended to accommodate the larger driver. It is declared to be in excellent running order by its enthusiast owner.
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3,542 miles
UXS 823
1944
Auction
402039
LHD
United Kingdom
£15,000
1944 Willys MB Jeep
Historics • UK • 27 May 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
The Willys MB U.S. Army Jeep and the Ford GPW Jeep were manufactured from 1941 to 1945 and are considered the iconic World War II Jeep and inspired many similar light-utility vehicles.
With America enduring difficult economic times, the U.S. Army instigated a program to modernise its fleet with a 'general purpose, personnel or cargo carrier' especially adaptable for reconnaissance or command and designated as a ¼-tonne, 4x4 truck.
Ford Motor Company, American Bantam Car Company and Willys-Overland Motors all competed for the government contract and American Bantam were the initial winners of the bid.
However, the U.S. government were keen on standardisation and Willys' production capacity eventually won them the contract.
Towards the end of 1941, Willys' facilities could not keep up with demand, so Ford were contracted to produce the Jeep under licence in addition through to the end of World War II.
From 1942 to 1945, Willys produced over 360,000 Jeeps and parts used on Willys' MB...
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£10,101
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£19,741
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£42,920
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