This postcard shows multiple Bantam BRC-40s at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
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This postcard shows multiple Bantam BRC-40s at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
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For those not on Facebook’s Austin Bantam Society’s page, you missed some great photos from BRC75, the seventieth anniversary of the original Bantam BRC. Bill Spear discusses the Bantam’s origins on this post. Both photos below were taken at one of the group’s event at the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum.
Here’s an unusual photo of a Bantam BRC-60 dressed in white.
“1942- U.S. Army peep and other vehicles with all-white camouflage during experiments conducted at Fort Brady for combat in winter conditions.”
An April 7, 1941, article in the Spokane Daily Chronicle shared this Ford GP.
Here’s an unused postcard of a Bantam.
“Up for auction we have a vintage RPPC of a jeep. There is some edge wear due to age. This has not been used. The photo reads – “Jeep” 40th Div. Photo by “Lennie”. It is suspected to be from WW2, but we are unsure.”
I’ve seen it called a lot of things, but never “Gnat Tank” (see caption).
“WWII Bantam No. 1 Jeep Prototype Blitz Buggy Tested at Camp Holabird Press Photo”
It doesn’t run. Has a rear pto.
“1948 jeep willys cj2a. Does not run! Everything is there just needs to be gone through. Its a project but its complete. Motor turns over. Rolls and steers fine. Factory pto. Would like to see $2000 for it. Original pink in my hand. ”
Neat card, but crazy price!
“Vintage 1942 Hallmark Greeting Card. Oh so Patriotic!!! Little Boy and Girl in Jeep with fabric American flag. Card measures approx 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. It is in Great Shape- Still attached to card stock from scrapbook.”
Don shared these photos of jeeps from his visit to the the New Mexico Museum of Military History Albuquerque, New Mexico (That is the Facebook page … it’s website doesn’t appear to be working). This place is only about a mile away from the jeep dealership that has the CJ-2A in it. Note the Ford GP! Don sent a selfie this time 🙂