Willys Jeep
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1940s Willys Jeep Folk Art home made c.1950/60s Made of painted wood and and tin with wooden carved wheels, fair condition, paint chips, minor scratches overall Size- 30cm long x 14 cm wide x 11 cm high History- THE FIRST JEEP 4x4 In June 1940, with World War II on the horizon, the U.S. Army solicited bids from 135 automakers for a 1/4 ton "light reconnaissance vehicle" tailored to Army specifications. Only three companies responded — Bantam, Willys, and Ford — but, within a year's time they collectively produced the template for the vehicle known worldwide as the "jeep". Willys-Overland delivered the prototype "Quad" (named for the 4x4 system it featured), to the U.S. Army on Armistice Day (Veteran's Day), November of 1940. The design was completed in a remarkable 75 days.
Size
Size- 30cm long x 14 cm wide x 11 cm high
Condition
Made of painted wood and and tin with wooden craved wheels,
fair condition, paint chips, minor scratches overall
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