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It is possible "GP" evolved into "Geep" and then "jeep." [79] Willys wartime ad promoting the Jeeps' contribution to the war effort – in particular used by the Seabees [nb 29] The latter "GP"-based explanation appears in the TM9-803 Manual, [8] and the car is designated a "GP" in the TM9-2800 Manual—these were published in late 1943 and ...
Willys (pronounced / ˈ w ɪ l ɪ s /, "Willis" [2]) [5] [1] was a brand name used by Willys–Overland Motors, an American automobile company, founded by John North Willys.It was best known for its design and production of World War II–era military jeeps (MBs), Willys M38 and M38A1 military jeeps as well as civilian versions , and branding the 'jeep' military slang-word into the '(Universal ...
1941 Willys T13/T14 'Super Jeep' – MB stretched to 6x6 and armed with a 37 mm gun motor carriage. Although cancelled in favor of the M6 gun motor carriage, the T14 was developed into the MT-TUG cargo/prime mover. 1941–1944 Willys MT "Super Jeep" — 6x6, 3⁄4-ton prototype — a small number were built in various configurations. [1]
1951 Willys Jeep Truck 473 interior 1963 4WD Willys Jeep Truck rear. The Willys Jeep Truck is a truck made by Willys-Overland Motors from 1947 to 1965. The styling and engineering of the Jeep Truck was based on Willys' existing vehicles, the Willys Jeep Station Wagon and the Jeep CJ-2A.
The CJ-3A-derived military jeep was the Willys MC (or M38), and it began complementing the Ford and Willys World War II jeeps starting in 1949. The CJ-3A, along with the later CJ-3B and CJ-5 models, was used as a platform for early Zamboni ice resurfacers produced from 1950 until 1964, which were mounted on top of the Jeeps to clean and smooth ...
In 1962, Willys introduced the Jeep Wagoneer as a 1963 model to replace the 1940s-style Jeep station wagons. Designed by industrial designer Brooks Stevens , the Wagoneer (later known as the Grand Wagoneer) would remain in production with the major architecture unchanged for two more decades after AMC's 1970 purchase of Jeep – until 1991 ...
Ford jeep may refer to: Ford GPW , the World War II U.S. four-wheel drive military utility vehicle, manufactured by Ford, using the "Willys" licensed design, from 1941 to 1945 Ford Pygmy , Ford's first prototype for the U.S. Army's requirement for the World War II light reconnaissance vehicle
English: Second (1942) T14 Willys MT 37-mm Gun Motor Carriage prototype(s) with stamped grille had V-shaped gun-shield with sloping top, from welded steel armor-plate. The experimental T14 trucks formed the beginning of the 'Super-Jeep' series of expanded Willys MB test vehicles.