Lot no. 34
1942 JEEP FORD GPW
Châssis n° 35770
Même propriétaire depuis 27 ans
Carte grise française
8 000 / 12 000€
Avec sa vingtaine de salariés, Bantam qui avait dessiné le premier les lignes de la Jeep n'avait pas aux yeux du Haut Commandement Américain les épaules suffisantes pour fabriquer la jeep en grande série. Pour ne pas connaitre à son tour une incorrecte éviction comme l'a connu Bantam et malgré le plébiscite accordé à Willy après les nombreux tests à Camp Holberg, celui-ci va à sa demande partager sans concession sa licence de fabrication à Ford pour produire également la Jeep.
L’exemplaire présenté fut livré aux forces américaines en 1942, ainsi, il y a de fortes chances que celle-ci ait directement rejoint l’Angleterre pour soutenir l’action des forces alliées. Immobilisée depuis de nombreuses années et démontée en partie, notre jeep demandera un peu de soins avant de reprendre la route vers les plus beaux sentiers de France. Tous les véhicules de la collection Rollet n’ont pas circulé depuis au moins 5 ans, une remise en route sera à prévoir.
Lot vendu sur désignation
1942 JEEP FORD GPW
Chassis no. 35770
Same owner for 27 years
French registration
With its twenty or so employees, Bantam, which had first designed the lines of the Jeep, didn't have, in the eyes of the American High Command, sufficient shoulders to manufacture the jeep in mass production. In order not to be ousted like Bantam, and despite the plebiscite given to Willy after the numerous tests at Camp Holberg, Willy, at his request, shared his manufacturing license with Ford to produce the Jeep as well.
The example on display was delivered to the American forces in 1942, so there's a good chance that it went straight to England to support the Allied action. Immobilized for many years and partially dismantled, our jeep will need a little care before setting off again for the most beautiful trails in France.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Sports and vintage cars
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