Beschreibung:

Writing of the all-purpose Jeep in December 1942 The Autocar reported, “On the road, such are its size and shape that the ‘Blitz Buggy’, to use yet another nick-name for the Jeep, gives the impression that here is a rather fearsome vehicle, one in which nearly everything has been sacrificed for performance cross-country…. the instant one sits in the driving seat, however, one begins to marvel…..” Karl Probst’s original four-wheel-drive all-terrain concept was taken up by both Willys and Ford for production for the U.S. Army for service in World War II, the ‘General Purpose War Truck’ serving in the most difficult terrain and in the most demanding war-time conditions. They were powered by a rugged 2.2 litre, four cylinder engine with three forward and one reverse gears and a two-speed transfer box. Ford were to build no less than 290,000 Jeeps before the end of World War II. This vehicle was delivered on 25th August 1944 for military service and a plate offered with the vehicle suggests service with the Ministère des Armées in France. It is presented in U.S.A. military livery and condition throughout appears good with a good hood and rifle holder mounted behind the windscreen. Photographs on file record some of the restoration and invoices from Jeep specialists for work carried out are also available for inspection. This vehicle has been on museum display and will benefit from the usual careful recommissioning. Papers on file confirm free circulation within the European Union.