Bantam, Ford and Willys-1/4-Ton Reconnaissance Cars
The 1/4-ton, 4x4, truck of World War Two started out in the hands of the Infantry and a little company called American Bantam Car Company. Bantam worked with the Army's Quartermaster Corps to produce the pilot model that was accepted and then fulfilled their initial contract for 70 trucks. During testing of the pilot both Ford and Willys-Overland were invited to check out this new vehicle. The vehicles were studied in great detail. Soon, at their own expense, Ford and Willys-Overland submitted pilots for testing too. This book covers the production prototypes--Bantam BRC-40, Ford GP and the Willys MA.October 22, 1940, tests at Holabird completed and this vehicle recommended for classification as aRequired Type, Development Type, Service Test Type.a Procurement of 500 from each of Bantam Company, Ford Motor Company, andanbsp;...
| Title | : | Bantam, Ford and Willys-1/4-Ton Reconnaissance Cars |
| Author | : | Robert Notman |
| Publisher | : | Lulu.com - 2006-07-01 |
You must register with us as either a Registered User before you can Download this Book. You'll be greeted by a simple sign-up page.
Once you have finished the sign-up process, you will be redirected to your download Book page.
How it works:- 1. Register a free 1 month Trial Account.
- 2. Download as many books as you like (Personal use)
- 3. Cancel the membership at any time if not satisfied.
