Really nice, 1943 Willys MB jeep.
This jeep was used post war by the French Army.
The body and complete chassis are original WWII, but the engine has been replaced by the French army for a postwar engine, mechanical the same(and even better) engine, but looking slighly different.
The jeep has been restored around 10 years ago and is a great driver.
Specs:
| Engine | 134 cu in (2.2 l) Inline 4 Willys L134 “Go Devil” 60 hp (45 kW; 61 PS) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight | 49 hp/ST (54.0 hp/t) |
| Payload capacity | 1,200 lb (540 kg) on-road; 800 lb (360 kg) cross-country |
| Transmission | 3 speed x 2 range transfer case |
| Suspension | Live axles on leaf springs front and rear |
| Ground clearance | 8+3⁄4 in (22 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 US gal (12.5 imp gal; 56.8 L) |
Operational range | 300 mi (482.8 km) |
| Maximum speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
Number of Willys build:
| Willys MA | 1941 | 1,553 |
| Willys MB | 1941–1945 | 361,339 (335,531 + 25,808 “slats”) |
| Ford GPW | 1942–1945 | 277,896 |
World War II | 1940–1945 | 647,925 |
On the battlefield, the Jeep was fast, nimble and tough. It could handle nearly any terrain, and when it did get stuck, it was light enough for soldiers to lift free. It towed anti-tank weapons that could be deployed quickly, and it could mount a machine gun for fighting infantry.
The tough, simple, Jeep® Brand 4×4 became the GI’s best friend—second only to his rifle. One MB was even awarded a Purple Heart and sent home. General George C. Marshall, US Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later U.S. Secretary of State, described the Jeep® Brand 4×4 as “America’s greatest contribution to modern warfare”.
Scripps Howard WWII Reporter Ernie Pyle once said, “It did everything. It went everywhere. Was a faithful as a dog, as strong as a mule, and as agile as a goat. It constantly carried twice what it was designed for and still kept going.” (Source Jeep.com)
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