![]() Genuine GP engine # 9547 and drivetrain were rebuilt at the time of restoration. ![]() ![]() Restored over 30 years ago by an active member of the MVCC (Military Vehicle collectors of California) and sold to the previous owner of over 20 years in Montana. This GP, # 9223, is considered an early model series one GP, one of 1500 of the first series. Therefore a GP that is complete, clean and in operating condition is in high demand. The problem is that the original (NOS) parts are very difficult to find, expensive, and quality reproduction components are limited. Of the total, it is estimated that less than 100 are restored, with the vast majority of the balance being as non-restorable and in dire condition. It is estimated that only a few hundred of the GP’s exist today, most of which are in the hands of collectors. The production of the Ford GP, which is very unique to itself, was approximately 4500 units with most going overseas. The 1941 Ford GP, as well as the Bantam BRC and Willy’s MA were pre-WW2 limited production models, often labeled as “prototypes” which developed into the common WW2 GPW and MB. 1941 Ford gp GPW Additional Info: 1941 Ford GP # 9223.
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