Ford Other 'General Purpose Willys' 1942 1942
General description :
We have been fortunate in acquiring this wonderful piece of WW II automotive history, a `42 Ford GPW. It has been in possession of a keen collector for the last 40 years. This is Jeep is a very early Ford 'General Purpose Willy`s'. Following the Pearl Harbour attack in 1942 America became involved in WW II, which required a vast increase in the production of Jeeps. Because Willy`s could not cope with the increased demand, Ford was given permission to produce the GPW, using exactly the same parts as Willy`s, this to facilitate repairs. One small distinction between a Willy`s and a Ford was a stamped F on the Ford produced vehicles parts. This example has been fully fitted out with many original details. The vehicle has a later trailer, shovel, camouflage net, petrol jerry cans and spare wheel. A few years ago it was restored and mechanically overhauled, during which, naturally, particular care was given to preserve the Jeeps authenticity. Performance is as it should be. It also comes with side doors and soft-top, both in good condition. In short, this is an early `42 GPW in good condition.
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1942 Ford Other 'General Purpose Willys' 1942 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €32950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Other Model Version : 'General Purpose Willys' 1942 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1942 Sub type : Convertible Location : Brummen
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com