As Ford built the last of its GP units, it landed a contract to build
jeeps to the Willys pattern. Ford designated these vehicles GPW
(Government, 80-inch wheelbase, Willys). The front crossmember is a
U-channel instead of the Willys tubular unit. The letter F (Ford) is
stamped on most small components, and the rear stowage compartment
differs from the Willys. To war's end, 277,896 Ford GPWs were built,
and they're equally as popular and cherished as the Willys. The vehicle
shown belongs to John Ferrie of Fort Collins, Colorado and is an early
'42 "Script" model, meaning it has "Ford" embossed on the rear panel.
(Jim Allen)
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