Lot no. 51
Jeep Ford model GPW chassis number 217 036, vehicle approved by the US Army on 15
August 1944,
American-style chassis, Go Devil engine with original Ford GPW cylinder head, space for a single
for a single 12 volt battery, single pulley water pump and Autolite dynamo,
Right wing mounted regulator, Hotchkiss copper radiator, Solex 32 PBIC carburettor,
Hotchkiss body: right-angled body reinforcements, steering column support screwed on rather than riveted, box covers
not riveted, smooth boot lids, dashboard gasket with no gaps,
addition of indicators on the grille and rear panel modified for civilian lights,
Hotchkiss grille, Hotchkiss bumper, Willys-type bonnet hinge with nine segments.
Composite three-spoke steering wheel, mileage counter, modified wing black-out headlamp, yellow headlamps.
headlights (replaced), combat rims (including spare wheel), fitted with Military
fitted with Firestone 600 x 16 "Military" tyres.
Registration certificate showing first registration in 1955 (a prefectoral certificate showing a previous
certificate showing a previous registration in 1948).
addition of a winch makes it impossible to see if there is an identification plate on the front left hand.
The blaxoning of the entire chassis and body makes it impossible to assess the state of
to assess the possible state of corrosion or to see if a number is stamped on the chassis at the front.
At the front, a French military-style roll bar has been added. With the vehicle are
a set of cushions, an on-board kit (shovel and axe), canvas doors adapted to the cowling
two additional cans, a box containing various spare parts (new headlights, etc.)
(new headlights, etc.)
Wear, general oxidation, modifications and adaptations, vehicle turning/rolling, a general
a general overhaul will be necessary. Excellent basis for a complete restoration.
FORD - Type : VP - Body : NON SPEC - Energy : ES - 1ere M.E.C : 23/08/1955 - Power : 13 - Vehicle approved by the US Army on 15 August 1944.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
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