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Photographed at the 28th Annual Delavan Fall Festival Open Car Show in Delavan, Illinois on September 3, 2012.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
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Willys Overland MB 1/4 Tonne 4x4
Hotchkiss-Delahaye Type M201
Rail track runner
13th Edition de la Féte de la Jeep
Col de la Croix Fry, Manigod, France. July 9th, 2022
29/04/2025, Flinders Parade, Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.
New to Australia in 2024, this Chinese designed & built four wheel drive ute (utility vehicle / pick-up) has already won a 10% market share in 6 months.
No mean feat in this land of four wheel drive utes (my words).
One thing which did catch my eye was the unladen weight; coming in at a massive 2,710 kg (5975 lbs). There are quite a number in town already.
It is a PHEV, with a hybrid drivetrain combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors, one on each axle, for permanent all-wheel drive.
The petrol engine acts primarily as a generator, powering the electric motors and charging the 29.58kWh battery.
The combined output of the electric motors and petrol engine is up to 321kW and 650Nm.
On my vistit here I was talking to the motel owner about there used to be a ''Duck'' (DUKW) at Searles of Hunstanton, and this turned out to be the one ! She's just a £35,000 refurbishment and will be making trips to the beaches of Normandy. Photos from Searles www.flickr.com/photos/139375961@N08/shares/142J4T572k
— Anglia Motel Veterans champion Harold Payne’s final 80th D-Day voyage pays respects to the fallen —
The organiser of a voyage to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day is on his final pilgrimage to pay tribute to the bravery of our armed forces. Harold Payne has taken a final coach party to Normandy to pay respects to allied forces killed in World War II. Sadly, any remaining veterans who would have accompanied him for Thursday’s anniversary have since died. The veterans' champion, who owns the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate, said: ''Over the past 30 years I have had the honour to take local veterans back to Normandy to pay respect to their fallen comrades''.
''Now for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, for the first and final time I will be returning without any veterans as they have now all passed away. For this, my final tribute to the bravery of all those who died for our freedom, I shall return taking with me my amphibious landing craft to the beaches where all those years ago so many lost their lives.”
To break the Nazis’ stranglehold on Europe, Allied forces launched ''Operation Overlord'' on June 6th, 1944, when thousands of British, American and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to fight their way up – while being battered by enemy fire. The sea was reported to run red and nearly 4,000 deaths and 11,000 allied casualties were recorded by the end of that first fateful day.
The pilgrimages from Lincolnshire were launched after a former soldier had stopped at Harold’s Anglian Motel in Fleet Hargate and shared how he didn’t have the means to return to see the friends he had left behind in Arnhem and Normandy. Mr Payne plans to go into the sea in the early hours of today to lay red rose petals and poppies.
He said: ''They may be washed ashore as a reminder of the loss of so many lives''. The charity campaigner has raised funds in aid of veterans to make a pilgrimage to Normandy and visit cemeteries to lay flowers on the graves of friends. To help fund such trips there have been sponsors such as Fleet Parish Council, J Z Flowers and Turnbulls in Sleaford. He said: ''I am fortunate and immensely grateful to have received many sponsors. Many friends and colleagues have also helped to make this memorial tribute possible and I wish to truly thank them on behalf of myself and the past veterans''.
Information sourced from and for further details, please follow the link – www.lincsonline.co.uk/holbeach/the-80th-anniversary-d-day...
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.
The Bedford Mountain Truck Firefighting SAM Site 4x4 was a water tender built by Moutain Range of Crew and was introduced in 1985. Its primary use was for a water tender on Bloodhound Missile Sites and was fitted with a roof monitor. After the withdrawl of the Bloodhound Missile and their sites, some tenders were put into use as a standard domestic Fire appliances.
General characteristics:-
▪︎Chassis: Bedford MJ, All steel fabrication, constructed in ladder form with straight through channel side members.
▪︎Bodywork By: Moutain Range,
▪︎Powerplant: Bedford 8.2 Litre 6 cylinder direct injection.
▪︎Water Tank Capacity: 850 imperial gallons.
▪︎Monitor Output: 502 imperial gallons per minute.
▪︎Pump: Godiva UFPX Water Pump with an output of 502 imperial gallons per minute.
▪︎Height: 10ft 11in.
▪︎Length: 23ft 0.5in.
▪︎Width: 7ft 11in.
▪︎Wheelbase: 12ft 11in.
▪︎Ground Clearance: 11.4in.
▪︎Unladen Weight: 6.09 tons.
The Stalwart High Mobility Load Carrier (H.M.L.C) Amphibious Cargo Vehicle was developed by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company as a private venture. It entered service with the British Army in 1966. Its British Army designation is the FV620, in service it was nicknamed the 'Stolly'. The main function of the FV620 Stalwart was to supply forward units with fuel and ammunition, but as this was not an Armoured Vehicle, it offered very little protection. This Amphibious Cargo Vehicle has a payload capacity of 5 tons. In the Troop Carrier configuration it could carry 30 fully equipped Soldiers. The FV620 Stalwart could also tow trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 10 tons. The cargo area of the Stalwart has large drop-down panels with waterproof seals on either side and a drop-tailgate, this area could be covered with a canvas cover for weather protection. The cab of the Stalwart Amphibious Vehicle provides seating for the driver, plus two passengers, the driver being seated in the middle, unusually the cab is entered through the roof hatches.
The FV6 Stalwart is based on the FV603 Saracen 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier chassis, a number of automotive components are interchangeable. Powered by a Rolls-Royce B-81 Mk.8B petrol engine, developing 220hp powering a full-time all-wheel drive system. The FV620 Stalwart has an impressive cross-country mobility, and is fully amphibious with minimal preparation. On water this cargo vehicle is propelled by two waterjets, giving a maximum amphibious speed on water was of nearly 7mph. It is worth mentioning that waterjet units of the Stalwart were complex and troublesome to maintain, and was common to remove them when amphibious qualities were unnecessary, to simplify maintenance.
Production of the Alvis Stalwart ended a long time ago, then it was also withdrawn from the British Army service, it's Amphibious Transport role was taken over with the use of Utility Helicopters. Many of these Amphibious Carriers were sold to modern-day enthusiasts, many being converted to 'Amphibious Tour Vehicles'.
Variants:
▪︎FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 - General Service, it could carry up to 38 fully-equipped Troops. It could carry a field refueling pack, instead of the cargo. The Stalwart Mk.2 was fitted with improved waterjets. Its maximum speed on water was about 8mph.
▪︎FV623 Stalwart Mk.2 - Limber, artillery re-supply vehicle, fitted with a hydraulic crane in the cargo area, Engineering Vehicle, based on the Mk.2. It was also fitted with a crane.
General characteristics:
▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom
▪︎Manufacturer: Alvis Car and Engineering Company
▪︎Manufactured: 1963 to 1971
▪︎In Service: 1964 to 19893
▪︎Crew: Driver and up to two Personnel
▪︎Powerplant: Rolls-Royce B81 Mk.8B eight-cylinder water-cooled 6.5 L petrol engine, 220hp
▪︎Gearbox: Alvis 5 speed box
▪︎Transfer Box: Forward and reverse, giving 5 gears in both directions
▪︎Driveline: Non slip differential to bevel boxes, producing permanent 6 wheel drive
▪︎Length: 20ft 10in / Width: 8ft 7in / Height: 8ft 8in to load cover pole
▪︎Weight Empty: 8.500 long tons / Weight Fully Laden: 13.999 long tons
▪︎Suspension: Independent parallel wishbone links and torsion bars per wheel station
▪︎Armour: none - but hull protected crews from Anti-Tank Mines in Aden
▪︎Road Speed: 40 mph at 4000 rpm
▪︎Water Speed: 6 knots
▪︎Fording Depth Prepared: Amphibious to full flotation
▪︎Approach Angle Laden: 42 degrees / Departure Angle Laden: 29 degrees
▪︎Max Gradient: 21 degrees / Maximum Gradient Restart: 18 degrees
▪︎Side Overturn Angle: 31 degrees for FV620/FV622
▪︎Maximum Vertical Obstacle: 1ft 6in
▪︎Trench Crossing: 5ft
▪︎Ground Clearance: 1ft 4in laden FV622
▪︎Turning Circle = 1/R and L/H lock 49 to 59ft
▪︎Vehicle Range: 400 miles
▪︎Fuel Consumption: 4 mpg
Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/alvis_stalwart.htm
A mixture of items in this picture all belonging to Big Rock Amusements, Trash containers to the right, a Kawasaki utility vehicle, a stack of Wacky Worm roller coaster track and fair food trailers. My wife was at work, so for something to do I stopped by the fairgrounds to take a few pictures.
Photographed at the 28th Annual Delavan Fall Festival Open Car Show in Delavan, Illinois on September 3, 2012.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
Morris Commercial Limited was a British manufacturer of commercial vehicles formed by William Morris, founder of Morris Motors Limited. The Morris Commercial R-Type was built between 1928 to 1933, with 17,745 units being produced, it was introduced in 1930 as a standard 15 cwt Light Truck, and many of them were bought by the British Army during World War Two to be used as a 15 cwt 4x2 General Service Truck.
Initially the 25 cwt ''Super Lorry'' was powered by a Morris 15.9hp Z type petrol engine, one year into production and known as the ''Middleweight Champion'' it received an upgrade to a 4-speed gearbox and was rated with a 30 cwt capacity. The wheelbase was increased to 11ft 2in between 1931 and 1933, and a change of engines came along, first to 17.9hp, and then to a 19.2hp version of the Z engine. Front brakes now came as a standard fitting. These lorries had the familiar cast aluminium radiator surrounds. An 'economy' version of the 2 ton was introduced at this time, known as the R.11/40 (11ft 2in wheelbase) or the R.13/40 (13ft wheelbase). The 'Economy' had the cast radiator replaced with a painted pressed metal version, all R-Types ended in 1933.
▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom
▪︎Used By: British Army
▪︎Conflicts: World War Two
▪︎Designer: Morris Commercial Cars
▪︎Manufacturer: Morris Commercial Cars
▪︎Produced: 1928 to 1933
▪︎Number Built: 17,745
▪︎Powerplant: Morris 15.9hp / 17.9hp / 19.2 Z type petrol engine
▪︎Weight: / Length: 13ft 9in / Width: 5ft 10in / Height: 7ft 8in
▪︎Payload: 25 cwt / 30 cwt
▪︎Drive: 4x2.
Taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Commercial_Cars
This off-road vehicle was primarily produced to meet the British Army's requirement for a Gun Tractor, and was designed to tow a Field Gun (L118 Light Gun) with a ton of Ammunition and other equipment in the rear load space, giving it the alternative name of the Land Rover ''One Tonne'' the vehicle was designed to be easily transported by air, the positioning of the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine beneath and to the rear of the cab eliminates the bonnet at the front, making the vehicle more or less cuboid thus reducing unused space in Transport Aircraft. Of concern was the payload and limited stability, particularly when crossing an incline.
The official name of ''101 Forward Control'' is derived from the vehicle's 101 inch wheelbase, and the position of the driver, above and slightly in front of the front wheels which used a fairly large 9.00 x 16in tyre. To cope with the extra height above the ground, the wheels feature an unusual feature for a Land Rover (but used for many years on the much older and similar Mercedes Unimog S404) a flange around the centre of the wheel has an embossed tread pattern forming a step for the crew when entering the cab, named a 'wheel-step'.
Development of the 101 Forward Control started in 1967, with a design team led by Norman Busby (14th October 1931 to 30th June 2005). Production took place between 1972 and 1978, in common practice of the Armed Forces, many vehicles were not used for some years and it is not unheard of for Military Vehicle enthusiasts to pick up these vehicles after only a few thousand miles service. All the vehicles produced at the Land Rover factory at Lode Lane, Solihull were soft top ('rag top') General Service Gun Tractors, although later on many were rebuilt with hard-top Ambulance bodies and as Radio Communication Trucks. A rare variant is the Electronic Warfare Vampire body, it is thought that only 21 of these were produced and less than half of these survive today.
The 101 Forward Control also served with the RAF Regiment, two 101's were allocated to each Rapier Missile set up, the British RAF Rapier System used three Land Rovers in deployment, a 24V winch fitted 101 Firing Unit Tractor (FUT) to tow the Launch Trailer, loaded with four Rapier Missiles, Guidance Equipment and radio, a 12V winch fitted 101 Tracking Radar Tractor (TRT) to tow the Blindfire Radar Trailer, also loaded with four Rapier Missiles and Guidance Equipment, and a 109 Land Rover to tow a Reload Trailer with 9 Rapier Missiles and loaded with the unit's other supplies and kit.
The 101 Forward Control also served in the Ambulance role, the Ambulance bodywork was built by Marshall of Cambridge, and was manufactured in both left and right hand drive with either 12 or 24 volt electrical systems. Some 101 Forward Control's were produced with a PTO powered Nokken capstan winch mounted on the chassis at the centre of the vehicle, allowing winching from either the front or rear. Another variation on a small number of pre-production vehicles was the addition of a trailer with an axle driven from the PTO, creating a 6x6 vehicle, this adaptation was abandoned before full production when it was discovered that the trailer had a propensity to push the vehicle onto its side when driven over rough terrain.
By the late 1990's, the 101 Forward Control's were decommissioned by the MoD and were replaced with Defenders and Pinzgauer Vehicles. Many 101's have entered into private ownership and there is a thriving 'Owners Club' supporting these sourcing spares and providing technical support the club also keeps a register of known surviving vehicles throughout the world. A prototype 101 was built based on a Recovery Vehicle, but only one of these is known to be in existence, at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
VEHICLE DETAILS -
GENERAL -
▪︎Nationality - British
▪︎Manufacture - Land Rover
▪︎Year of manufacture - 1976
▪︎Model- Forward Control
▪︎Use- Ambulance.
TECHNICAL -
▪︎Engine make - Rover 3.5 litre
▪︎Number of cylinders - 8
▪︎Fuel - Petrol / LPG
▪︎Cooling - Water cooled
▪︎Gearbox - 4 manual with selectable high / low
▪︎Wheel drive - Permanent 4WD
▪︎Tyre size - 900 x 16 in.
HISTORY -
Served with the British Army in the first Gulf War. (information from RPI Engineering)
Sourced from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_101_Forward_Control
Morris Commercial Limited was a British manufacturer of commercial vehicles formed by William Morris, founder of Morris Motors Limited. The Morris Commercial R-Type was built between 1928 to 1933, with 17,745 units being produced, it was introduced in 1930 as a standard 15 cwt Light Truck, and many of them were bought by the British Army during World War Two to be used as a 15 cwt 4x2 General Service Truck.
Initially the 25 cwt ''Super Lorry'' was powered by a Morris 15.9hp Z type petrol engine, one year into production and known as the ''Middleweight Champion'' it received an upgrade to a 4-speed gearbox and was rated with a 30 cwt capacity. The wheelbase was increased to 11ft 2in between 1931 and 1933, and a change of engines came along, first to 17.9hp, and then to a 19.2hp version of the Z engine. Front brakes now came as a standard fitting. These lorries had the familiar cast aluminium radiator surrounds. An 'economy' version of the 2 ton was introduced at this time, known as the R.11/40 (11ft 2in wheelbase) or the R.13/40 (13ft wheelbase). The 'Economy' had the cast radiator replaced with a painted pressed metal version, all R-Types ended in 1933.
▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom
▪︎Used By: British Army
▪︎Conflicts: World War Two
▪︎Designer: Morris Commercial Cars
▪︎Manufacturer: Morris Commercial Cars
▪︎Produced: 1928 to 1933
▪︎Number Built: 17,745
▪︎Powerplant: Morris 15.9hp / 17.9hp / 19.2 Z type petrol engine
▪︎Weight: / Length: 13ft 9in / Width: 5ft 10in / Height: 7ft 8in
▪︎Payload: 25 cwt / 30 cwt
▪︎Drive: 4x2.
Taken from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Commercial_Cars
Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club 37th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 3, 2011.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
The GAZ-66 is a Soviet and later Russian 4x4 All-Road (Off-Road) Military Truck produced by GAZ, it was one of the main Cargo Vehicles for Motorized Infantry of the Soviet Army and is still employed in former Soviet Union countries. It is nicknamed ''Shishiga'' (''шишига'') ''Shisharik'' (''шишарик'') / ''Shehsherik'' (''шешерик'') and ''Trueman'' in Siberia.
Almost one million vehicles of this type were built for both Military and Civil use, the GAZ-66 has gained legendary status in many countries around the world due to its reliability, simplicity and off-road capability. Thanks to standard features, such as a Front-Mounted Winch, Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) and Self-Locking Differentials, the GAZ-66 is extremely popular worldwide with Armed Forces and off-road enthusiasts. Their production ceased in 1999, with the GAZ-3308 being produced instead.
Military versions:-
**GAZ-66-15 (1985-1996) - with shielded electrical equipment and a Winch
**GAZ-66-16 (1991-1993) - modernized version with ZMZ-513.10, reinforced tyres (wheels - lean) completed the brakes, the platform without intruding wheel niches (also installed on GAZ-66-11 and GAZ-66-40 ) load capacity 2.3 tons
**GAZ-66-21 (1993-1995) - the national-economic modification with the dual tyres and rear axle wooden platform GAZ-53, load capacity 3.5 tons
**GAZ-66-31 - chassis for trucks
**GAZ-66-41 (1992-1995) - a naturally aspirated GAZ-544 diesel engine
**GAZ-66-40 (1995-1999) - with a GAZ-5441 turbodiesel
**GAZ-66-92 (1987-1995) - for use in the far north
**GAZ-66-96 - chassis for shift buses.
Specifications:-
▪︎Manufacturer: GAZ
▪︎Production: 1964 to 1998
▪︎Class: Truck
▪︎Layout: F4 Layout
▪︎Transmission: 4-speed Manual
▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 9.9in
▪︎Length: 19ft 0.9in
▪︎Width: 7ft 7.4in
▪︎Height: 8ft 3.2in
▪︎Curb Weight: 7,584lb
▪︎Predecessor: GAZ-63
▪︎Successor: GAZ-3308
▪︎Cab: Forward Design 2-Seat Cab + 21 Personnel
▪︎Payload: 4,40lb plus the same weight trailer
▪︎Suspension: Solid axles with leaf springs
▪︎Powerplant: ZMZ-66-06 V8 petrol (carburetor) OHV engine (heavy duty version of the ZMZ-53
▪︎Output: 120hp @ 3,200rpm
▪︎Maximum Speed: 56mph (speed governed)
▪︎Brakes: Drums, with hydraulic control, single circuit, servo assisted
▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 23 Imperial gallons
▪︎Fuel Economy: 9 mpg
▪︎Turning Circle: 31ft
▪︎Approach Angle: 41°
▪︎Departure Angle: 32°
▪︎Maximum Ascent Angle: 31° to 37° (fully loaded)
▪︎Ground clearance: 12in
▪︎Fording Depth: 39in
▪︎Tyre Size: 12 to 18in
▪︎Pressure: Adjustable with central tyre inflation system from cab.
(1941-1945) WILLYS MB
One of the first mass-produced military vehicles in the United States, the Willys MB (and Ford GPW) U.S Army Jeep is the culmination of war-time ingenuity, standardization and strategic personalization for transport of personnel and cargo. Soon to become the ubiquitous, ''world-famous'' Jeep, the Willys MB and Ford GPW models were very effective on the ground, with many standardized features such as 6.00x16 tyres, 60 honest horsepower at 4,000rpm, a gasoline can bracket on the left rear, provisions for trailer lights, spark interference suppression, a blackout light system, twin top bows and sealed spring shackles.
Prior to the production of the MB/GPW, other attempts were made to satisfy the Army's need for a Light Utility Vehicle including the first prototype presented by the American Bantam Car Company. Nicknamed the ''Blitz Buggy'' this vehicle concept which was the first bid accepted by the Army, as it satisfied the Army’s Ordnance Technical Committee specifications that the vehicle has:
▪︎Four-wheel drive.
▪︎Crew of three.
▪︎A wheelbase of no more than 75in and tracks no more than 47in.
▪︎A fold-down windshield.
▪︎A 660lb payload.
▪︎An engine capable of 85 ft lb of torque.
▪︎With an empty weight of no more than 1,300lbs. (590 kg).
While the ''Blitz Buggy'' did satisfy these requirements, Bantam was not able to deliver with the fiscal strength or production capability needed to win the contract with the War Department. As as result, Ford and Willys were asked to product their own pilot models for testing, the results of which would determine the contract. The original pilot models were submitted and named accordingly. The Willys Quad by Willys Overland, the Ford Pygmy by Ford and the BRC 60 by Bantam were accepted and orders were given for 1,500 units per company, with a revised weight limit of 2,160Ib. During these pre-production runs, each vehicle was re-named. The Willys Quad became the “MA”, the Ford Pygmy became the “GP”, and the “BRC 60” became the “BRC 40”. By July of 1941, the War Department, needing standardization, selected Willys-Overland to fulfill its contract, on account of the MA’s powerful engine, silhouette, low bid ($748.74/unit), and because of the company’s ability to fulfill production needs, ordering another 16,000 vehicles.
Absorbing some of the design features of the Bantam and Ford entries, the Willys “MA” was then renamed the Willys “MB”, and featured the powerful “Go Devil” engine and a welded flat iron “slat” radiator grille (which was later replaced by a stamped grille in March of 1942). By October 1941, due to an increased demand for production, Ford was contracted to assist Willys-Overland and changed their model’s name from “GP to “GPW”, with the "W" referring to the "Willys" licensed design. During World War Two, Ford produced some 280,000 of these vehicles.
The MA and early MB's had the “Willys” name stamped into the left rear panel; however, in the spring of 1942, the War Dept. decided not to feature the logo and removed them. Early MB's had a wiper for each side of the windshield, which were hand operated in contrast to later configurations. The windshields also varied slightly. The first 3,500 produced used an MA-type frame, which had a shorter distance between the cowl and the glass frames (4in) The later models had a 6in measurement, and were noticeably taller. In the earlier model MB's, the gas tank still had rectangular lower corners, as opposed to later versions.
While earlier black-out lamps for the MB were used as aids to see other vehicles in the convoy, later MB's feature a large blackout headlamp mounted on the left front fender that was used to help the driver see where he was going. The headlamps on all World War Two Willys MB and Ford GPW Jeeps hinged up so they could illuminate the engine compartment in dark times. In 1942 the MB Jeeps got combat wheels, replacing the original stamped and welded version. Combat wheels were heavier and bolted together to facilitate field repair, and also had the ability to transport the vehicle for a distance with deflated tires. All jeeps had brackets for their pioneer tools mounted on the left side below the entryway.
Rounded rear corners were found on the bodies of all the production Jeeps, both Willys MB and Ford GPW models. All models also featured larger bumperettes, exterior handles for manual extrication from sticky terrain, and two top bows to raise the height of the canvas and keep it from pounding the heads of the front seat occupants. The instrument panels began to look more militarized on the MB and GPW. Instruments were separate (oil pressure, fuel level, ammeter, water temperature, speedometer) had black faces, and were externally illuminated. The in-out lever for the front differential, and the transfer case lever, were on the right side of the transmission lever, as those components had migrated from the left side on the Bantams to the right side on the production models.
Sourced from www.kaiserwillys.com/about_willys_jeep_mb_history_specs
(1941-1945) WILLYS MB
One of the first mass-produced military vehicles in the United States, the Willys MB (and Ford GPW) U.S Army Jeep is the culmination of war-time ingenuity, standardization and strategic personalization for transport of personnel and cargo. Soon to become the ubiquitous, ''world-famous'' Jeep, the Willys MB and Ford GPW models were very effective on the ground, with many standardized features such as 6.00x16 tyres, 60 honest horsepower at 4,000rpm, a gasoline can bracket on the left rear, provisions for trailer lights, spark interference suppression, a blackout light system, twin top bows and sealed spring shackles.
Prior to the production of the MB/GPW, other attempts were made to satisfy the Army's need for a Light Utility Vehicle including the first prototype presented by the American Bantam Car Company. Nicknamed the ''Blitz Buggy'' this vehicle concept which was the first bid accepted by the Army, as it satisfied the Army’s Ordnance Technical Committee specifications that the vehicle has:
▪︎Four-wheel drive.
▪︎Crew of three.
▪︎A wheelbase of no more than 75in and tracks no more than 47in.
▪︎A fold-down windshield.
▪︎A 660lb payload.
▪︎An engine capable of 85 ft lb of torque.
▪︎With an empty weight of no more than 1,300lbs. (590 kg).
While the ''Blitz Buggy'' did satisfy these requirements, Bantam was not able to deliver with the fiscal strength or production capability needed to win the contract with the War Department. As as result, Ford and Willys were asked to product their own pilot models for testing, the results of which would determine the contract. The original pilot models were submitted and named accordingly. The Willys Quad by Willys Overland, the Ford Pygmy by Ford and the BRC 60 by Bantam were accepted and orders were given for 1,500 units per company, with a revised weight limit of 2,160Ib. During these pre-production runs, each vehicle was re-named. The Willys Quad became the “MA”, the Ford Pygmy became the “GP”, and the “BRC 60” became the “BRC 40”. By July of 1941, the War Department, needing standardization, selected Willys-Overland to fulfill its contract, on account of the MA’s powerful engine, silhouette, low bid ($748.74/unit), and because of the company’s ability to fulfill production needs, ordering another 16,000 vehicles.
Absorbing some of the design features of the Bantam and Ford entries, the Willys “MA” was then renamed the Willys “MB”, and featured the powerful “Go Devil” engine and a welded flat iron “slat” radiator grille (which was later replaced by a stamped grille in March of 1942). By October 1941, due to an increased demand for production, Ford was contracted to assist Willys-Overland and changed their model’s name from “GP to “GPW”, with the "W" referring to the "Willys" licensed design. During World War Two, Ford produced some 280,000 of these vehicles.
The MA and early MB's had the “Willys” name stamped into the left rear panel; however, in the spring of 1942, the War Dept. decided not to feature the logo and removed them. Early MB's had a wiper for each side of the windshield, which were hand operated in contrast to later configurations. The windshields also varied slightly. The first 3,500 produced used an MA-type frame, which had a shorter distance between the cowl and the glass frames (4in) The later models had a 6in measurement, and were noticeably taller. In the earlier model MB's, the gas tank still had rectangular lower corners, as opposed to later versions.
While earlier black-out lamps for the MB were used as aids to see other vehicles in the convoy, later MB's feature a large blackout headlamp mounted on the left front fender that was used to help the driver see where he was going. The headlamps on all World War Two Willys MB and Ford GPW Jeeps hinged up so they could illuminate the engine compartment in dark times. In 1942 the MB Jeeps got combat wheels, replacing the original stamped and welded version. Combat wheels were heavier and bolted together to facilitate field repair, and also had the ability to transport the vehicle for a distance with deflated tires. All jeeps had brackets for their pioneer tools mounted on the left side below the entryway.
Rounded rear corners were found on the bodies of all the production Jeeps, both Willys MB and Ford GPW models. All models also featured larger bumperettes, exterior handles for manual extrication from sticky terrain, and two top bows to raise the height of the canvas and keep it from pounding the heads of the front seat occupants. The instrument panels began to look more militarized on the MB and GPW. Instruments were separate (oil pressure, fuel level, ammeter, water temperature, speedometer) had black faces, and were externally illuminated. The in-out lever for the front differential, and the transfer case lever, were on the right side of the transmission lever, as those components had migrated from the left side on the Bantams to the right side on the production models.
Sourced from www.kaiserwillys.com/about_willys_jeep_mb_history_specs
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The Leyland Hippo 10 ton truck entered military service in 1944 and eventually proved its worth hauling supplies during the closing stages of the Allied advance across Western Europe albeit of a top speed of only 25mph !
It was the British Army’s largest truck for several years after the war and some where still in service in the 1980's. Their huge bodies have a well-type floor giving a lower loading height which was an advantage as much loading was done by hand. Steel hoops and a canvas tilt gave weather protection to the stores carried.
The initial version had an open cab with canvas tilt and fixed windscreen, while the Hippo Mk.2 had an all-steel cab. It's 27 foot length was often a handicap in the days of narrow roads but it had good cross country capability and could be fitted with snow chains. The Museum's example remains in running order and has only minor restoration.
Specifications -
▪︎Engine: Leyland 6-cylinder diesel, 100bhp
▪︎Speed: 25mph
▪︎Range: 520 miles
▪︎Gears: 5 speed + 2 auxiliary gears
▪︎Brakes: Hydraulic servo assisted
▪︎Weight: 8.8 tons
▪︎Load: 10 tons.
Information from The Muckleburgh Military Collection.
The Snow Blade is ideal to quickly clear light or moderate snowfalls from driveways and sidewalks. The versatile moldboard angles hydraulically 30 degrees left or right and has spring trip for component protection.
"You know, if one goes out, the whole thing won't work."
Now someone has to personally check each one, and they're running out of time.
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Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.
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The GMC 6x6 2.5 ton truck, nicknamed the ''Jimmy'' or ''Duece-and-a-Half'' was produced by General Motors in the United States and exported all over the world where it was in great demand.
With a powerful 6-cylinder engine and high ground clearance, the vehicle became the standard load carrier for the Allies during the Second World War. This truck served in all theatres and was particularly useful in difficult country were routes of supply were hard to negotiate.
An open-top cab version often had a ring mount for a 0.50 calibre anti-aircraft machine gun although the standard design was a canvas-topped cargo lorry used for transporting troops as often depicted in wartime films.
Specifications -
▪︎Engine: GMC 270, 91bhp
▪︎Speed: 40mph
▪︎Range: 165 miles.
CCKW stood for the following -
▪︎C - Designed in 1941
▪︎C - Conventional cab
▪︎K - All-wheel drive
▪︎W - Dual rear axle.
Information from The Muckleburgh Military Collection.
Food trailers with Big Rock Amusements being positioned for the fair. I was at the fairgrounds setting up a booth for work. Since my wife was at work that evening, I chose to walk the midway to see the rides being set up.
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.
On my vistit here I was talking to the motel owner about there used to be a ''Duck'' (DUKW) at Searles of Hunstanton, and this turned out to be the one ! She's just a £35,000 refurbishment and will be making trips to the beaches of Normandy. Photos from Searles www.flickr.com/photos/139375961@N08/shares/142J4T572k
— Anglia Motel Veterans champion Harold Payne’s final 80th D-Day voyage pays respects to the fallen —
The organiser of a voyage to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day is on his final pilgrimage to pay tribute to the bravery of our armed forces. Harold Payne has taken a final coach party to Normandy to pay respects to allied forces killed in World War II. Sadly, any remaining veterans who would have accompanied him for Thursday’s anniversary have since died. The veterans' champion, who owns the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate, said: ''Over the past 30 years I have had the honour to take local veterans back to Normandy to pay respect to their fallen comrades''.
''Now for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, for the first and final time I will be returning without any veterans as they have now all passed away. For this, my final tribute to the bravery of all those who died for our freedom, I shall return taking with me my amphibious landing craft to the beaches where all those years ago so many lost their lives.”
To break the Nazis’ stranglehold on Europe, Allied forces launched ''Operation Overlord'' on June 6th, 1944, when thousands of British, American and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to fight their way up – while being battered by enemy fire. The sea was reported to run red and nearly 4,000 deaths and 11,000 allied casualties were recorded by the end of that first fateful day.
The pilgrimages from Lincolnshire were launched after a former soldier had stopped at Harold’s Anglian Motel in Fleet Hargate and shared how he didn’t have the means to return to see the friends he had left behind in Arnhem and Normandy. Mr Payne plans to go into the sea in the early hours of today to lay red rose petals and poppies.
He said: ''They may be washed ashore as a reminder of the loss of so many lives''. The charity campaigner has raised funds in aid of veterans to make a pilgrimage to Normandy and visit cemeteries to lay flowers on the graves of friends. To help fund such trips there have been sponsors such as Fleet Parish Council, J Z Flowers and Turnbulls in Sleaford. He said: ''I am fortunate and immensely grateful to have received many sponsors. Many friends and colleagues have also helped to make this memorial tribute possible and I wish to truly thank them on behalf of myself and the past veterans''.
Information sourced from and for further details, please follow the link – www.lincsonline.co.uk/holbeach/the-80th-anniversary-d-day...
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.
STALWART H.M.L.C. FV620 -
The Stalwart H.M.L.C. (High Mobility Load Carrier) FV620 first entered service in 1960 and was manufactured by Alvis in the UK.
ENGINE - The Stalwart is fitted with a Rolls Royce B81 8 cylinder 6.2 litre water cooled petrol engine producing 210bhp at 3,750rpm coupled to a five speed manual gearbox, giving the vehicle a top speed of 45mph on the road.
Although at some time in its history the mechanism has been disabled, the Stalwart was designed to be fully amphibious, being fitted with a Dowty water jet propulsion system. This vehicle is, at the moment, in the early stages of restoration.
ROLE - The Stalwart high mobility 6x6 truck was designed to deliver up to 5 tonnes of supplies throughout the battlefield, in particular ammunition or fuel for the Main Battle Tanks, thus allowing the frontline troops to be resupplied, whatever the conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS -
▪︎Weight: 9 tons
▪︎Maximum payload: 5 tons
▪︎Width: 8 ft 4 in
▪︎Height: 7 ft 5 in
▪︎Length: 20 ft 8 in
▪︎Crew: Driver / Commander + One.
Information sourced from - norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/stalwart-h-m-l-c-fv630/
Photographed at Press Preview Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 4, 2011.
Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs thoughtfully organized into albums, and presented by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.
Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.