Hobby Master 1/48 Ground Power Series HG1601 US Willys Jeep 101st
Airborne Div., 506th A.B. Regiment Company ‘C’, Normandy, 6 June1944True 1/48
scale.
2011 product editions, was property of
longtime military collector never opened, Difficult to open left sealed, shelf wear, minor edges use, ideal
for displays or gifts, dioramas, modeling, genealogy, ancestry, or military
history. Will be properly packaged for collector, contains stretcher accessory.
Bantam Car Company won the initial contract to provide a light
motor vehicle. In 1941 the Military wanted to standardize so one manufacturer
was selected, Willys- Overland mostly because of its “Go Devil” engine the
troops raved about. The Willys Jeep had a designation of MB, M (Military) B
(second vehicle design). Eventually Willys couldn’t keep up so Ford was
contracted to produce an almost identical vehicle, the GPW. During World War II
there was a total of 647,870 Jeeps produced by three manufacturers; Willys-
Overland produced 362,841 of them. Approximately 51,000 were exported to the
USSR.
On June 6th, 1944 the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles)
dropped behind German lines in France. They disrupted German communications,
captured bridges and controlled roads. They also seized German secondary beach
defenses west of Omaha Beach. Gliders with troops and much needed supplies and
Jeeps were arriving. The Jeeps were for communications, reconnaissance and to
carry support weapons, ammunition, equipment and other supplies. The 101st took
part in Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge and during the last
days of the war they were in Berchtesgaden, Adolph Hitler’s vacation retreat.
Specifications for WWII Jeep Manufacturer - Willys-Overland Crew -
1 with up to 3 others Weight (gross): 3,125 lb (1,417 kg)Performance Engine -
Carburetor, liquid cooled, “Go Devil” 4 cylinder (Willys L-head), 60 hp @ 4.000
rpm, 134 cu. In. (2.200 cm3) displacement Transmission - Warner T-84J / 3-speed
synchro-mesh Transfer case - Dana Spicer 18 / 2-speed Gear shifter - floor
mounted Suspension Front axle - beam-leaf Rear axle - beam-leaf Brakes Front -
drum Rear - drum Brakes - Hydraulic Fuel Type - gasoline Capacity - 15 US
gallons (56.78 liters) Range - 375 miles (600 km)
Electrical
system - 6 volt, negative ground Tires - (4) + (1) spare / 6 X 16
(non-directional)Ground clearance - 8.75 in (22.22 cm) Fording depth