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1942 Ford GPW
An army test mule for the 4-wheel steering of standardized jeeps. Prototypes of a four-wheel-steer jeep were tested by the U.S. Army during World War II, but the project was canceled due to budget constraints and the military's preference for standardization. Though the tests were successful in demonstrating the technology's advantages, jeep did not release a production model with four-wheel steering.
Jeep Of The Day
Ford GPW 212405
Owner or Registrant: Elaine Geisler
Location: Norco, CA, United States
According to our records, and the contents of your "Mystery Box", your jeep was built at the Louisville, Kentucky assembly plant.
Most Recent Serial Numbers to be Added or Modified
| Jeep Type | Serial Number | Last Updated (PDT) | Name | City | State/Province | Country | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford GPW | 236755 | Wed 1:53pm, Feb 3rd | Greg Kareofelas | Davis | California | United States | |
| Ford GPW | 104633 | Wed 12:47pm, Feb 3rd | Kevin Tackett | Norman | Ok | United States | |
| Willys MB | 217532 | Wed 12:32pm, Feb 3rd | Mark Walter | Los Angeles | California | United States | |
| Ford GPW | 119945 | Wed 12:26pm, Feb 3rd | Jeff Loosier | Rogersville | Alabama | United States | |
| Ford GPW | 85966 | Wed 10:53am, Feb 3rd | Ron Fitzpatrick | St. Helena | California | United States | |
| Willys MB | 101008 | Wed 10:48am, Feb 3rd | H.e. Snow | Sapulpa | Ok | United States |