As with the contract for the GPW, Ford received a contract to
manufacture the amphibious GPA principally in recognition of the
company's large production capacity. But development and testing was
rushed, there were numerous delays in the production process, and the
result was less maneuverable than the services had wanted. Still,
12,778 GPA's were built, with the squarish hull surrounding an interior
similar to the GPW, and a power take-off for the propeller. Restored,
seaworthy GPA's are still popular, particularly in Australia as well as the
U.S. This example was restored by Rod Walker of Queensland,
Australia. (Rod Walker)
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