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Willys MB og Ford GPW, begge formelt kalt U.S. Army Truck, 1/4 tonn, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, kjent som Jeep eller jeep, og noen ganger referert til som G503 er lette, off-road dyktige, militære nyttekjøretøy som ble produsert under andre verdenskrig (fra 1941 til 1945) for å bidra til å mobilisere de allierte styrkene.

Kilde: Ford GPW på Wikipedia

Den Ford 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.