There is no doubt that the Willys MB Jeep holds a significant place in the entire history of automobiles.
The Jeep's origins date back to early 1941, when the U.S. military commissioned the Willys, Ford and Bantam companies to develop prototypes of a small, multi-purpose, four-wheel drive vehicle.
At the beginning of World War II, Germany had achieved outstanding success by using motorized troops as part of the "Blitzkrieg" tactics.
The Allied nations were in dire need of robust and reliable vehicles with excellent off-road capabilities.
In November 1941, the Army chose the Willys vehicle as the basis for the mass production model, adapting the front grille and hood to the Ford design.
This marked the birth of the Willys MB (Model B).
The early Willys MB featured a welded louvered front grille.
Due to the need to increase production, the Army ordered Ford to enter mass production using the Willys MB blueprints.
The vehicle was designated the GPW and a simple pressed steel front grille was introduced.
During World War II, the Willys MB and Ford GPW operated in every theater of war.
As a means of transporting soldiers, it played an important role in the Allied victory.
It was also used for liaison, command and communications purposes and sometimes even as an ambulance.
By August 1945, production reached about 640,000 units.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
The Jeep's origins date back to early 1941, when the U.S. military commissioned the Willys, Ford and Bantam companies to develop prototypes of a small, multi-purpose, four-wheel drive vehicle.
At the beginning of World War II, Germany had achieved outstanding success by using motorized troops as part of the "Blitzkrieg" tactics.
The Allied nations were in dire need of robust and reliable vehicles with excellent off-road capabilities.
In November 1941, the Army chose the Willys vehicle as the basis for the mass production model, adapting the front grille and hood to the Ford design.
This marked the birth of the Willys MB (Model B).
The early Willys MB featured a welded louvered front grille.
Due to the need to increase production, the Army ordered Ford to enter mass production using the Willys MB blueprints.
The vehicle was designated the GPW and a simple pressed steel front grille was introduced.
During World War II, the Willys MB and Ford GPW operated in every theater of war.
As a means of transporting soldiers, it played an important role in the Allied victory.
It was also used for liaison, command and communications purposes and sometimes even as an ambulance.
By August 1945, production reached about 640,000 units.
Plastic model kit
- Includes a 1/4 ton trailer
- With driver figure
- With photo-etched parts
- Four marking options
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
Suitable Accessories
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27.95 €*
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