LOT 101

1945 Willys MB Jeep 'Shore Patrol' Registration no. WJZ 445 Chassis no. J274257

Sold for £18,975 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 101

1945 Willys MB Jeep 'Shore Patrol'

Goodwood Revival: Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia|7 September 2024, 13:00 BST|Chichester, Goodwood

1945 Willys MB Jeep 'Shore Patrol'
Registration no. WJZ 445
Chassis no. J274257

• Formerly in service with the United States Navy
• Present ownership since 2021
• Previous ownership for 20 years
• Service bills for the last 20 years available

Although forever associated with Willys-Overland, the original Jeep was developed by American Bantam. Designed to meet the US Army's requirement for a rugged, go-anywhere, four-wheel-drive vehicle capable of surviving on the barest minimum of un-skilled maintenance, Bantam's prototype Jeep was up and running by 1940. The Pentagon, though, doubted the firm's ability to meet the military's post-Pearl Harbour demands, so the major contracts went to Willys and Ford. Produced by the million, the Jeep saw service in every theatre of the Second World War and continued in military service for several decades thereafter. Willys-Overland's final production version was the Model MB, Ford's being designated the Model GPW. Today the Jeep remains highly sought after by discerning military vehicle enthusiasts.

This Willys Jeep is believed to have served during WW2 at the United States Navy's Motor Torpedo Base 17 at Bobon Point, Samar, Philippines. It later returned to the USA where it was purchased by vendor in 2021 and shipped to the UK. The previous owner had kept the Jeep for 20 years, having bought it from a friend who had owned it for 10 years. Understood to be very original, the Jeep is offered with a V5C document and service bills for the last 20 years. A canvas top is included in the sale.

Saleroom notices

Please note that the chassis number should read J274258 and not as J274257 as stated in the catalogue.

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