Another Ford GP test at Fort Bliss.
“1941- U.S. 1st Cavalry Division troops during test drive in Ford-built Bantam Jeep reconnaissance car at Fort Bliss. ”
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Ford GP at Fort Bliss on ebay
1
Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs Research Archives
1941 Photo of Ford GP w/ Edsel Ford
UPDATE: The original press photo that appeared in the newspaper at the bottom of this post is now on eBay.
“1941- Edsel Ford, in rear seat, and Brig. Gen. Charles Bonesteel go for a ride in the first Ford GP prototype jeep delivered to the U.S. Army after it rolled off the assembly line at the Ford River Rouge factory in Dearborn, Michigan. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
View all the information on eBay
Original posted 06/30/2016:
This photo and caption were published in the March 7, 1941, issue of the Owosso Argus Press. No article accompanied it.
1941 Photo of Bantam BRC-40 on eBay
Nice press photo of a BRC-40 climbing a hill.
“Original 8″ x 10″ glossy press photo. Hand written on back : ARMY ARMORED SCOUT COMMAND CAR PEEPS. Dated May 4, ’41. Good condition for its age.”
View all the information on eBay
1940s Photo of a Ford GP with Female Passenger on eBay
There must be a story with this photo.
“1940s WWII Photo from another unnamed US Army soldiers photo album. Most appear to be at a unknown California army base before heading to the Pacific Theater of Operation. Nothing written on backs nor in album so no other info available.”
View all the information on eBay
Photo of Ford GP on eBay
This undated 4″ x 5″ photo features a Ford GP.
“1940s WWII Photo from another unnamed US Army soldiers photo album. Most appear to be at a unknown California army base before heading to the Pacific Theater of Operation. Nothing written on backs nor in album so no other info available.”
View all the information on eBay
Photo of Willys MA carrying Push Ball
UPDATE: This same photo with a different caption was sold back in 2014 (see bottom pics).
“1942 Photo WW2 Era Fort Custer MI Versatile Jeep Military Push Ball Game Rare
You are bidding on an original Press Photo from a newspaper archive. The photograph measures 6×7 inches and is dated 9-25-1942.”
======================================
From Feb 2014 eBay ad:
1944? Photo of 2 Bantams Crossing Stream on eBay
This photo features 2 Bantam BRC-40s. I’m wondering if the date of publishing was later than the photography date, given the Bantams.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of WWII Soldiers Drive Jeep Autos Through Water. Newspaper markings on photo. Photo measures 6.5 x 8.5 inches and is dated 8/22/1944.”
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Ford GP Leaping Over a Bump on eBay
Great action photo. Interesting mix of tires.
“1941- U.S. soldiers hurtling over bump while taking Ford GP Jeep on a test drive. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″ ”
View all the information on eBay
Feb. 1942 Photo of Ford GP on Panama HWY on eBay
Looks like a slat grille behind the GP.
“1942 Press Photo Jeeps travel across unpaved section of Panama trans-highway.
This is an original press photo. Under the supervision of the U.S. Public Roads Administration fourteen hundred men are at work constructing a trans-ishmanian highway which is scheduled for completion (withal weather paving) by the end of March 1942, if the work is not hampered by rain during the present “dry season”. Photo shows part of the “Jeep” parade over a section of road which has not a yet been laid with concrete. The road is entirely within the Republic of Panama. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 02-06-1942″
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Ford GP at Fort Custer
Three examples of Ford GP photos testing a footbridge at Fort Custer that sold on eBay over the last few years.
Posted April of 2017: “1941- Army engineers at Fort Custer test footbridge by driving Ford GP jeep across it. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9”
Posted August of 2015: “1941- Army engineers at Fort Custer test footbridge by driving Ford GP jeep across it.”
Posted February of 2015: “WWII Engineers Test Bridge in Ford GP Jeep at Fort Custer Original Press Photo”
1942 Photo of Bantam BRC-40, Shells & Women on eBay
If you like old jeeps, shells, and women, then this photo if for you!
“1942 Press Photo A Group of Girls Riding the Range in a Jeep Pass 16 Inch Shells.
This is an original press photo. Women who just a short while ago thought of a range as something to cook on and powder as something to pat on their faces are now doing the work of men on the firing range at the Army ordnance Department’s proving grounds at Aberdeen, MD. They don’t just fool around with the light work, either. They fill shells with powder and prime them. They run huge cranes to assemble the big guns. And they load, clean, and fire everything from Garand rifles and Tommy guns to the big railroad guns. A group of the girls riding the range in a jeep pass a huge stack of 16 inch shells. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 06-06-1942.
View all the information on eBay
1942(?) Army & Signal Corps Book on eBay
This 35 page book looks interesting. It’s a reprint, but may be an old reprint.
“From a cache of WWII military jeep and motorcycle parts hidden away many years. A number of books and manuals were included.This is a 35 page Photo book produced in 1942 for introduction to the troops of the 1/4 ton 4×4 vehicle Reconnaissance later known as the Jeep. It’s filled with photographs and details for the use of the jeep vehicle. The book measures 8 1/2″ x 11′.with 35 pages, it’s listed as used, as I don’t know it’s actual history so listed as a reprint, great original period photographs and jeep details.”
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Bantam BRC 40 in Tennessee on eBay
This is already at $70!
1941- U.S. soldier driving a Bantam BRC-40 jeep through a creek during maneuvers in Tennessee. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″.
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Canadian’s Testing Willys MA on eBay
Great photo.
“1941 PRESS PHOTO Canadian Officers In US Army Jeep Baltimore MD 4259 Measures 7 X 9.5 inches”
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Bantam BRC-60 on eBay
Nice shot of the curved grille.
“1941 PRESS PHOTO Army Midget 1/4 Ton Car Jeep Fort Benning GA 4283 Measures 7.5 X 9.5 inches”
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Mule Pulling Bantam BRC-60 on eBay
UPDATE: Blake points out this is a Mule and not a horse.
Steve forwarded this interesting photo of a mule pulling a Bantam BRC-60 across a river.
“1941 Press Photo Horese-Drawn Jeep across water at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. This is an original vintage press photo. Horse-drawn Jeep at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.Photo measures 7.75 x 5.75 inches. Photo is dated 03-24-1941.”
View all the information on eBay
1941 Photo of Jumping BRC-60 on eBay
Speaking of Bantams ….
“1941 Press Photo Jeep Jumping at Fort Augusta, Georgia. This is an original vintage press photo. Jeep jumping at Fort Augusta, Georgia. Photo measures 7.75 x 5.75 inches. Photo is dated 01-24-1941.”
View all the information on eBay
Photo of 3 Willys MAs
This photo appeared on the G503 Facebook page. It’s rare photo of 3 MAs next to each other.
1941 Photo of Ford GP in Leesville, LA on eBay
A good shot of a Ford GP.
“1941- Ford GP jeep leads motorcycle troops of the 66th Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division over a road constructed beside a bridge that was “destroyed” by Red forces during maneuvers north of Leesville.”
View all the information on eBay
1942 Photo of Bantam BRC-40 on eBay
UPDATE: Another version of this sand dune photo is available on eBay. Another was sold in 2014 (see end of post).
“1942 Press Photo West Point Military Academy Jeep Jockeys in Army Maneuvers. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 07-31-1942.”
View all the information on eBay
Here’s a similar press photo that was sold in 2014.
1941 Photo of Ford GP on eBay
Even though Willys had won the contract, you can see they were still running the Ford GPs through their paces.
“1941 US MILITARY MANEUVERS
37mm ANTI TANK GUN & JEEP
appx size :7 1/2″ x 9 1/2”
View all the information on eBay
1940 Bantam BRC Photo eBay
This is a great press release photo taken a little more than a week after the Bantam arrived at Holabird for testing. Thanks to Steve for finding it.
One thing I noticed about the photo. See how the dirt from behind the front fender was thrown onto the side of the jeep. I’m wondering if the thing we’ve called the step on the sides was actually not a step at all, but specifically designed as a mud flat to stop that from happening. I just never thought about it in those terms before (maybe I’m just behind the curve on that??).
“1940- Bantam prototype #1 during testing at Camp Holabird Quartermaster Depot.”
View all the information on eBay
WANTED: Ford GP Fuel Pump
September 13, 2016 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs
Josh had a shipping company destroy a Ford GP fuel pump, so he’s looking for another. He will pay up to $1,000 for AN ORIGINAL or NOS pump. Josh also deals in prototype parts, so if you have any you’d like to sell, contact him. He can be reached at joshua.roach@live.com.
Set of 1941 Ford GP Manuals on eBay
This is pretty neat set of books. The price is already at $810 with 8 days to go!
“This auction lot consists of one original very, very scarce book called SERVICE SCHOOL FOR U.S. ARMY INSTRUCTORS ON Ford U.S. ARMY VEHICLES 1941 as published by Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Michigan for instruction schools conducted at the Ford Rouge Plant in Detroit and Ford Traveling Schools conducted on American Army Bases.”
View all the information on eBay
1943 Press Photo of Ford GP in China
Just a few updates tonight. I got this tele-pic press photo off of eBay for next to nothing.
This was printed on the back of the photograph