Ford GPW – Φώτο & Βίντεο

Το Willys MB και το Ford GPW, και τα δύο επίσημα αποκαλούμενα U.S. Army Truck, 1/4 ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, κοινώς γνωστά ως Jeep ή τζιπ, και μερικές φορές αναφέρονται ως G503 είναι ελαφριά, εκτός δρόμου ικανά, στρατιωτικά οχήματα κοινής ωφέλειας που κατασκευάστηκαν κατά τη διάρκεια του Β 'Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου (από το 1941 έως το 1945) για να βοηθήσουν στην κινητοποίηση των συμμαχικών δυνάμεων.

Πηγή: Ford GPW στη Wikipedia

Teh Φορντ GPW was a military vehicle produced by Ford Motor Company during World War II. It was based on the Willys MB, which was designed by the American Bantam Car Company and selected by the U.S. Army as the standard light utility vehicle. The Ford GPW had a steel body, a fold-down windshield, four-wheel drive, and a 60-horsepower engine. It was used for various purposes, such as reconnaissance, transport, towing, and ambulance service.
The Ford GPW was also known as the “jeep”, a term that may have originated from the initials GP (for General Purpose) or from the slang word for a new recruit. The Ford GPW was widely distributed to the Allied forces and became a symbol of the American war effort. It was also popular among civilians after the war, as many surplus vehicles were sold to the public. The Ford GPW is considered one of the most iconic and influential vehicles in history.