1943 Willys-Overland Jeep Runabout
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World War II produced one of America's all-time favorite vehicles -- the jeep. Soldiers loved the homely little car because it could go anywhere and do almost anything. They used it to tow artillery, carry the wounded, and deliver ammunition. When fitted with a machine gun, it became a weapon itself. The jeep came to symbolize American ingenuity and productivity to allies and enemies alike.
World War II produced one of America's all-time favorite vehicles -- the jeep. Soldiers loved the homely little car because it could go anywhere and do almost anything. They used it to tow artillery, carry the wounded, and deliver ammunition. When fitted with a machine gun, it became a weapon itself. The jeep came to symbolize American ingenuity and productivity to allies and enemies alike.
Artifact
Military vehicle
Date Made
1943
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.154.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Motors Corporation.
Material
Metal
Canvas
Rubber (Material)
Glass (Material)
Color
Grayish olive green
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.125 in (Bore)
Length: 4.375 in (Stroke)
Height: 63.25 in
Width: 62 in
Length: 132.75 in
Diameter: 16 in (Wheel Diameter)
Inscriptions
Hood: U S A 20225833 Rear end: 3A-115 / AAA
Specifications
Make & Model: 1943 Willys-Overland Jeep runabout
Maker: Willys-Overland Company, Toledo, Ohio
Engine: inline-4, L-head valves, 134 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 72 inches
Wheelbase: 80 inches
Width: 62 inches
Overall length: 132 inches
Weight: 2450 pounds
Horsepower: 54 at 4000 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 45.4
Price: $1,447
Average 1943 wage: $2,107 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 8-1/2 months
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