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Willys MB Jeep w/Trailer

By: Italeri

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Military Vehicles (1/35) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $26.50


Product Info

Title
Willys MB Jeep w/Trailer
Publisher
Publish Year
2017
Dimensions
10.25x6.5x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147914158
MFG. Part #
ITA0314
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Skill Level 2.

In 1940, after World War II had broken out, the US general staff ordered various factories to design a light multi-purpose vehicle with all-wheel drive. The American Bantam Company, Willy’s Overland, and Ford Motor Co. competed. Willy’s prototype was chosen, which, after an initial run of 1500 vehicles, went into mass production at the beginning of 1941 and reached a total output of 640,000 units out of which 277,000 pieces were produced by Ford under a licensing agreement. This shows that the Jeep was the most widely produced light vehicle of the war industry during World War II.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.