Registration No: TXS 241
Chassis No: 302504
MOT: Exempt

• Fully restored in Texas, United States
• Imported into the UK in 2023
• All radio equipment present and correct
• Said to drive very well

Arguably more iconic than a Sherman Tank or P-51 Mustang, the Jeep is for many the definitive WW2 vehicle; a workhorse of the US and Allied forces during WW2 and kept in service all around the world for decades afterwards. Born out of the American Quartermaster Corps' 1940 invitation to submit a prototype go-anywhere four-wheel drive light reconnaissance vehicle which led to a three-way competition between Bantam, Willys-Overland, and Ford, the winning design's simple but effective chassis, ingenious transmission, rugged suspension, and flathead Go-Devil 60hp 2.2-litre 'four' proved invaluable for hauling troops out of trouble. About 650,000 MB types were built between 1941 and 1945, by Willys and (in greater numbers) by Ford. Finding a Jeep still retaining all its original components is rare because, after WW2, many Jeeps were rebuilt on a ‘mix and match' basis, meaning it is common to find components from all three makers combined in one vehicle.

The 1944 Willys Jeep and trailer offered here, were fully restored in the United States a few years ago. Having been on display at a museum in Texas and used for re-enactment groups, the Jeep and trailer were imported into the UK in March 2023. According to the vendor, the Willys is in exceptional condition all-round with all the radio communications equipment present and correct. Said to drive very well, this must surely be a fantastic car and trailer to take to WW2 commemorative events.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904