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  • Rick travels to the nation's capital to purchase one of the first Jeeps ever made in this clip from "Payne in the Putt". #PawnStars
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    "Pawn Stars" follows three generations of the Harrison family as they assess the value of items coming in and out of their Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, from the commonplace to the truly historic.
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  • @mrj-charles6383
    @mrj-charles6383 6 років тому +801

    I like that the owner looks like he could care less when Rick is giving his history lesson on the Jeep

    • @watchit8064
      @watchit8064 6 років тому +22

      Mr Charles *couldn't care less

    • @melissagreene5427
      @melissagreene5427 6 років тому +9

      Well, it is the History channel...

    • @branon6565
      @branon6565 6 років тому +6

      Mr Charles....only a douchebag would like it when someone's being rude....

    • @watchit8064
      @watchit8064 6 років тому +3

      gilbert martinez *couldn't care less

    • @kzero1499
      @kzero1499 6 років тому +5

      It came off more as "yeah, yeah I know this already" to me. The history of the Jeep is pretty well known by gear heads, even the Popeye's rumor. Of course on the show everybody has to act like they're surprised with new info all the time.

  • @BagzAndPresident
    @BagzAndPresident 6 років тому +404

    What if they just drove away while test driving it.
    Rick: Best I can do is free

  • @miketheg3
    @miketheg3 6 років тому +607

    the guy doesn't care about the history of the Jeep at all lol. He just wants to get paid

    • @TheAssassin2550
      @TheAssassin2550 6 років тому +14

      miketheg3 exactly and that's what kills me on the inside

    • @miketheg3
      @miketheg3 6 років тому +1

      HAHA yess

    • @kzero1499
      @kzero1499 6 років тому +53

      Nah I got the impression he already knew all that shit and just didn't wanna play the reality show nonsense. Imagine having someone try to tutor you on shit you've known for years, it's like 'yeah, ok'

    • @rickhalverson2014
      @rickhalverson2014 6 років тому +8

      He probably knew ten fold more than Rick.
      Rick is wrong in his facts more often than not. But what do you do, shrug your shoulders and think silly Rick, let him talk, make a sale.
      As for the word jeep... I always heard it comes from G.P. - an abbreviation meaning general purpose.

    • @getbusylivenordien5394
      @getbusylivenordien5394 5 років тому

      Good thing because that's so far from being an mb Willys 1944 the so called expert has no clue
      It's an after market body
      Change frame and running gear
      Change grille
      Lol rick just got taken for 20k on a 5 maybe 7 k jeep if you find a guy that has no clue

  • @yosyos1199
    @yosyos1199 5 років тому +91

    He didnt listen to a single word of Rick 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @KowboyUSA
      @KowboyUSA 4 роки тому

      When someone mispronounces John Willys' last name as "Willy's" instead of saying Willys they shouldn't be trying to give Willys history lessons anyway. The man's name was _Willys_ pronounced same as Bruce Willis. -smh

    • @XanthosAcanthus
      @XanthosAcanthus 4 роки тому +2

      @@KowboyUSA well, they're just reading a script. Not like these guys actually know 90% of the crap they say off the top of their heads.

  • @CMat117
    @CMat117 6 років тому +29

    I have a buddy who's like an hour from here...... Guy is behind the cameras lol

  • @autophyte
    @autophyte 3 роки тому +4

    The body tub has bondo in it. You can see how the seam on the join in the passenger side, which is typically an overlapped spot welded panel, is smooth, indicating that the overlap has been filled. Probably other areas which are rusted or dented are filled. A good restorer does not fill the seams on a jeep.

  • @Scarslap
    @Scarslap 6 років тому +44

    Guy was like, "....yeah yeah ok. Whatever about the history of the name. Give me some money."

  • @anndrezzz4483
    @anndrezzz4483 6 років тому +122

    When Rick says Sweet!!!! After the Handshake makes the dealers look like an idiot

    • @Niterider73
      @Niterider73 6 років тому +1

      Juanscum381 I always though that too

    • @General_Eisenhower1945
      @General_Eisenhower1945 6 років тому +5

      we really got a good amount of money for it. I've seen better for less

    • @kurtbarlow9402
      @kurtbarlow9402 6 років тому +1

      paul chandler
      Exactly.
      Rick must really love "Willie's" to pay that much.

  • @HoxenStorm
    @HoxenStorm 4 роки тому +25

    I came to the comments to see what people said about Rick calling it an “Army Jeep” with the USMC written on the side. Kinda disappointed internet

    • @dugenpippenger4811
      @dugenpippenger4811 4 місяці тому

      it is a marines jeep, but the army commissioned the jeep concepts and selected the bantam prototype. It will always be a army jeep haha

  • @laoaganlester1728
    @laoaganlester1728 3 роки тому +2

    This is the inspiration for the Jeepney or Jitney here in the Philippines. Some were left by the Americans post WWII and Filipinos stretch it out and wala! The Philippine's king of the roads.

  • @80sruler
    @80sruler 6 років тому +42

    He seems anxious to get Rick to stop blathering

    • @getbusylivenordien5394
      @getbusylivenordien5394 5 років тому

      Yeah he just wants to sell his jeep that's so far from being a willys mb it's laughable

  • @timetravelerdmc9809
    @timetravelerdmc9809 6 років тому +8

    This was filmed at the budds creek moto-cross behind Potomac speedway last fall

  • @dinofalabrino5406
    @dinofalabrino5406 5 років тому +19

    NO, Just because the frame has a tag making it an original frame, does not ever guaranty the body is authentic. His "Jeep Expert" really is not.

    • @conceptalfa
      @conceptalfa 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly, was shocked too how naive these guys are, in Philipines they copy and manufacture these jeeps in the smallest detail, incl the tags......

  • @theblueskyisstolensunlight
    @theblueskyisstolensunlight 4 роки тому +1

    Guys I’m from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 which is one of the former USSR. During the WWII these cars was a part of the lend-lease. After the WWII many of them were available around the country, especially rural areas. Then, Soviets made their UAZ cars based on this design. UAZ cars are made up to date, different models. The thing is, these cars were so famous, that in my country old guys from farms often calls brand new UAZ 2019 models a “Willys”, and almost in all former USSR states any SUV is called a “Jeep”. This old horse is a legend!

  • @Darbobski
    @Darbobski 6 років тому +8

    I love this Jeep, even though they were hell to ride in. Just like collecting a full sized Tonka Toy! I can't help but think of Radar O'Reilly driving around the M.A.S.H. in one.

    • @paleo704
      @paleo704 10 місяців тому

      Salute it and get in

  • @danaemo219
    @danaemo219 6 років тому +2

    "SWEET!!!" I love how Rick say that... his "victory word" 🤣

  • @ddayfitness
    @ddayfitness 5 років тому +4

    They didn’t have a helmet BIG enough to fit, Ricks DOME! I’m sure he was really crying behind that laughter 😢😭

  • @SnakeDoctor303
    @SnakeDoctor303 6 років тому +21

    Guy could care less about how jeep got its name hahahaha

  • @AV8R_1
    @AV8R_1 6 років тому +6

    🤣😂 When your “expert” shows up and his first question is, “what year is it?” Lol! You tell me dude! You should know this right away!

    • @raym1811
      @raym1811 5 років тому +1

      Not really, I have one and they were basically identical from 42 to 45 so unless you look at the builders plates you can't really tell. Some were built by Willys and some by Ford - (MB vs GPW). GPW has the Ford logo stamped on most of the parts, but again no real difference among the years. Seller got a pretty good price considering the postwar engine.

  • @thegrambo5629
    @thegrambo5629 6 років тому +12

    He calls it Army jeep with USMC on the bumper haha

  • @bandguy360
    @bandguy360 4 роки тому +3

    I love his "Oh wow" when ricks telling his popeyes theory

  • @J_Bard
    @J_Bard 6 років тому +50

    The comment section in these videos 😂😂

  • @rickoie
    @rickoie 6 років тому +135

    This is like one of the Holy Grails of Jeeps

  • @davidjohnson5845
    @davidjohnson5845 Рік тому +1

    My dad bought two of those in 1944 Willys jeeps, then my dad came back from Korea and he was a US Marine and he brought him from an actual restoration shop, they were put back to exact original. He paid $7,500 a piece for them too.

  • @ScubaDiverMan711
    @ScubaDiverMan711 5 років тому +5

    I would love to drive this!

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 Рік тому

    Great episode 😊

  • @windshieldraindrops8228
    @windshieldraindrops8228 2 роки тому +4

    This piece was just gorgeous 😍 ❤

  • @cristobalospina620
    @cristobalospina620 6 років тому +35

    How much you want for the Jeep....25k. Let me call my buddy!!! So what you think it’s worth....25k stop telling this man how much you want.

  • @BayaniMagtanggol
    @BayaniMagtanggol 5 років тому +8

    Fact: This is where the Philippine Jeepneys evolved from.

  • @_demitri
    @_demitri 6 років тому +23

    Willy and Mr Brown got along famously. I caught the Jeep myself.

    • @raccoon681
      @raccoon681 6 років тому

      this joke has gone too far

  • @LyricalStatus1
    @LyricalStatus1 6 років тому

    I always watch the new uploads on my lunch haha filling up my stomach

  • @paulbradford8240
    @paulbradford8240 2 роки тому +3

    I have wanted one of these for years. About 20 years ago a friend bought a USMC Jeep from Norway. After WW2 Norway was one of the Countries that used surplus Jeeps. His was in immaculate condition and if he ever needed a spare part, he would source old stock parts from that era. He bought extra pieces, such as canvas bucket but it had to be of the correct period. He originally paid about £12,500. He sold it after a few years when his new wife found out how much it was worth!

  • @jessejorgensen780
    @jessejorgensen780 4 роки тому +2

    Ricks laugh is the engine

  • @joesimon9126
    @joesimon9126 5 років тому +1

    Rick has the holy grail of asthmatic laughs.

  • @awe4772
    @awe4772 5 років тому +4

    If I could ever buy a vehicle this would be it

  • @matteus503
    @matteus503 6 років тому +2

    Rip old man

  • @jgdeuce330
    @jgdeuce330 6 років тому +79

    Why do experts on pawn stars always ask " What do you have here?" Or "What year is it?" You're the expert you should know just looking at it.

    • @-._._._-_._._.-
      @-._._._-_._._.- 6 років тому +3

      Get some extra information on it. And it is hard to tell some years from others.

    • @kilofox11
      @kilofox11 6 років тому +9

      I think is a way to gauge the owners knowledge on what they have. I've seen guys selling old Jeep and making outrageous claims like, this WWII jeep served in the Pacific etc... And with one look I can tell it's a few different post war Jeep's stuck together.

    • @jgdeuce330
      @jgdeuce330 6 років тому +2

      I've never in my life have had an expert ask me what do you have here. He/She right off the bat gave me a damn near accurate description and assessment of what I had. And market value. That's what I'm used to.

    • @johnjenks7812
      @johnjenks7812 6 років тому +2

      Jose GARCIA you can't tell the age of these just by 5 second look!
      Also this is a famous car guy rick doesn't even know him the network hires and pays the experts

    • @jgdeuce330
      @jgdeuce330 6 років тому +1

      John Jenks. Rick said it was his buddy. So obviously he knows him or Rick is lying.

  • @johnlasley9384
    @johnlasley9384 3 роки тому

    These were so Awsome. I am 50 now but when I was 14 I remember my grandpa bought a warehouse full of these. They were all in wooden crates & if I remember correctly there were either 80-90 unit’s.

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому

      More likely they were M151 vehicles.

  • @il_goose2371
    @il_goose2371 6 років тому +3

    This is like one of the holy grails of ww2 jeeps.

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому

      Those would be 'pre standard' Bantam BRC, Ford GP, Willys MA, or perhaps the prototypes with 'quad steer'.
      The absolute 'Holy Grail" would be the long lost original prototype, American Bantam's 'Old Number One', that was driven from Butler, PA, to Fort Holabird for testing and evaluation in October of 1940.

  • @carlosaragon9628
    @carlosaragon9628 Рік тому

    Beautifull vintage time piece

  • @branon6565
    @branon6565 6 років тому +7

    It's actually called a 1944 Willy's MB...I've got a 1949 Willy's Cj-2a, but I'm runnin a Ford 289 K-Code with lots of other goodies, no stock 4cyl here....lol

    • @getbusylivenordien5394
      @getbusylivenordien5394 5 років тому

      It's so far from being a mb it made me laugh
      It's 98% cj painted green lol he just paid about 15k over the value

  • @stevep8445
    @stevep8445 2 роки тому +1

    Prior to 1940 the term "jeep" had been used as U.S. Army slang for new recruits or vehicles

  • @arunrajan5651
    @arunrajan5651 6 років тому +6

    this time both of them got "buddy" of their own.....

  • @MrCina89
    @MrCina89 6 років тому +9

    where are the bullet holes from shipment 1944 CODww2

  • @jerryschwinn7234
    @jerryschwinn7234 6 років тому +1

    Nice Rick, nice.

  • @patricksivertsen787
    @patricksivertsen787 3 роки тому

    I can see this guy doesn't really want to depart from this legend jeep!

  • @JJKid-yw7vk
    @JJKid-yw7vk 6 років тому +23

    I wouldn't be surprised if rick told the expert how much the seller was selling the jeep for...

  • @ElectricMilesLLC
    @ElectricMilesLLC 3 роки тому

    Can we take it for a spin? Takes it for a joyride.

  • @doctorsoncars1393
    @doctorsoncars1393 5 років тому +81

    Their shadows didn't change before and after the expert came. Not a fan of how staged it is. "let me get my expert an hour away"

    • @fvrs3411
      @fvrs3411 5 років тому +9

      good eye bud

    • @doctorsoncars1393
      @doctorsoncars1393 5 років тому +1

      @@fvrs3411 Mark Ruffalo is indeed a splendid actor.

    • @fvrs3411
      @fvrs3411 5 років тому

      Sandeep Pillai he sure is, Spotlight might be his best work

    • @mikoviza5492
      @mikoviza5492 4 роки тому +2

      I noticed it
      Also .i used to work for film industry.we called it continuity.

  • @AngelGuerratherealme
    @AngelGuerratherealme 6 років тому +1

    Pawn stars is a great show

  • @garryevangelista933
    @garryevangelista933 6 років тому

    I have this from WW11 my grand father give't to me and still good condition and look older from this one no restoration everyhting is awesome

  • @finnmaccool2665
    @finnmaccool2665 6 років тому +1

    Well she can dance a Cajun rhythm, just like a Willys in 4 wheel drive.

  • @AndyArmstrong88
    @AndyArmstrong88 5 років тому

    ‘Drops trousers’ wow this thing is gorgeous

  • @mikeyparrino726
    @mikeyparrino726 5 років тому +1

    really made me happy that they did this at budds creek mx

    • @emilhoff8900
      @emilhoff8900 5 років тому

      Same

    • @michaelpalovcak6218
      @michaelpalovcak6218 Рік тому

      I thought so but glad I saw someone say it ❤️ wasn’t sure because a lot of the trees are gone now

  • @MerlinOpeth
    @MerlinOpeth 3 роки тому

    Beautiful.

  • @Growmouseyt
    @Growmouseyt 5 років тому +1

    it like a jeepney from our ccountry

  • @aaronwilson5978
    @aaronwilson5978 4 роки тому

    This is what I love

  • @shittopotamusrex6110
    @shittopotamusrex6110 6 років тому +7

    How does all original mean the same as fully restored?

  • @nurhussien3264
    @nurhussien3264 6 років тому +1

    Wait Rick have to tell the "Expert" which year the jeep was from after he looked at it ? LOL!

  • @rogerthat155
    @rogerthat155 6 років тому +1

    "I'm gonna use them oney to put an addition to my house. That looks like a jeep. To commemorate my lost jeep."

  • @r0bw00d
    @r0bw00d 6 років тому

    Imagine just randomly watching a Pawn Stars video without the foreknowledge of the show's context. The expert show up, starts inexplicably talking about the history of the item, and you're just sitting there, wondering why the bald guy isn't saying, "Dude! This isn't what I called you down to do! Just appraise the damn thing already!"

  • @marklouiesuperales4724
    @marklouiesuperales4724 6 років тому

    Sounds so fun.

  • @arunghimire8312
    @arunghimire8312 6 років тому

    Love that jeep ❤💙💚

  • @Silverboarding
    @Silverboarding 4 роки тому

    This is a gorgeous car

  • @BodaciousBob66
    @BodaciousBob66 4 роки тому

    The expert was out of breath just driving the Jeep lol.

  • @asimplenoob6798
    @asimplenoob6798 6 років тому +1

    Mr.Brown rode this jeep through the streets of Berlin back in WW2

  • @thegreatecb
    @thegreatecb 6 років тому +15

    How is it "all original" if it's been "fully restored"?

    • @speedyspooley
      @speedyspooley 5 років тому +5

      Because you can refurbish the original parts and still have it be "all original". As long as you have the original serial numbered parts, and period correct restorations...you can call it "all original". It wouldn't be reasonable to expect every single part from the factory to still be present and in working order...so there is some leeway as far as replacements.

    • @NaturalMushroom
      @NaturalMushroom 4 роки тому +1

      original parts oem ones

  • @abubibs
    @abubibs 5 років тому +1

    They should call this show "Pawn Star Know it alls that won't shut up"... I just enjoy knowing how much everything costs

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому +1

      If only their information was not so flawed.

  • @richardsayers6171
    @richardsayers6171 4 роки тому +1

    The prototype was made by American Bantam. The reason why Willy's was called in because Am.Bantam didn't have enough employees to make them. Also Ford came into the picture because Willy's couldn't keep up with the demand. Willy's and Ford were there when the government invited them to see the prototype of the Jeep. So the first one was built by American Bantam, but most people assume it was Willy's. There Rick is your history lesson. That's why I like Antique Roadshow.

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому

      American Bantam engineers had been in contact with the U.S. Army for years prior to WW2 trying to convince them of the need for a light, off road capable, staff and recon vehicle. The Army tested Bantam passenger cars for the purpose in the late 1930s.
      After several attempts by Bantam to entice the Army and much to their surprise, Ordnance put out an open bid in late 1940 to dozens of manufacturers to build just such vehicles 'on spec' and to deliver four wheel drive prototypes of vehicles (then considered to be) impossibly light while having unlikely capabilities of entrance, egress from obstacles, durability, etcetera. Nothing like it had been built before.
      Bantam's 'Old Number One' was delivered in October of 1940, the only prototype to be delivered on time and the closest to making the ridiculously stringent specifications set out in the bid. Willys delivered their 'Quad' prototype within a couple of weeks, Ford's 'Blitz Buggy' came a month later.
      The vehicles were tested, evaluated, tortured, abused, resulting in recommendations being made by Ordnance for revisions, _blueprints being shared among potential contractors,_ and small contracts (1,500 each) being awarded to Bantam, Willys Overland, and Ford for revised models to be further tested, evaluated, abused.
      The 'pre standard' models were Bantam BRC (Bantam Reconnaissance Car), Willys MA (Military, Second Contract) and Ford GP (Government, 80" wheelbase (Ford internal code)). All tested well, eventually Willys Overland won the bid for _Truck, 1/4 Ton, 4X4, G503_ with Ford named as subcontractor.
      By war's end, Willys would build over 360,000 of the standard MB (Military, Second Contract) while Ford built over 280,000 of their model GPW (Government, 80" Wheelbase, (built to) Willys pattern.
      Bantam did get the subcontract to build Bantam T3 trailers for the G503. The primary contract for 1/4 ton 'Jeep' trailers had also gone to Willys for their MB-T.

  • @vasilvingas
    @vasilvingas 6 років тому +51

    Somehow the tires got cleaner after the muddy drive test 🤔 1:54 3:51

    • @Darnster19
      @Darnster19 5 років тому +7

      It's the angle of the camera and how the sun was glaring off them.

    • @jackiechan_wtf4041
      @jackiechan_wtf4041 5 років тому +2

      If they were driving on a clean pavement after the test run, then the tires would look more cleaner.

  • @fnafplayer6447
    @fnafplayer6447 5 років тому +1

    This is what replaced the Harley Davidson Military bikes

  • @user-hm9mj1hc3j
    @user-hm9mj1hc3j 6 років тому

    One of the holy grails

  • @lifeofajeeper5235
    @lifeofajeeper5235 6 років тому

    love to have that jeep

  • @guesthouse4992
    @guesthouse4992 6 років тому

    the voice of the expert guy is a gold voice

  • @michaelthomas366
    @michaelthomas366 2 роки тому

    I love this show

    • @PawnStars
      @PawnStars  2 роки тому

      Hi Michael! Thanks for being a #PawnStars fan!

  • @walkertongdee
    @walkertongdee 5 років тому +1

    back in my day the 6o's these were sold in the back of popular mechanics magazines for $50...

  • @StevieGreig1
    @StevieGreig1 6 років тому

    YA Tittle used that Jeep when he stormed the beaches of Normandy famously along side Mr.Brown

  • @AJ-et6rx
    @AJ-et6rx 5 років тому +3

    Making noises. Just like Rick.

  • @kkypr9584
    @kkypr9584 5 років тому

    no one:
    rick: i gOt a bUdDy oF mInE wHo wOuLd kNoW eVeRyThInG aBoUt tHiS

  • @samhouston5217
    @samhouston5217 3 роки тому

    Man that thing now would get even 30K. even with the CJ engine. Beautiful willys.

  • @DUNGEONDRAGONZ
    @DUNGEONDRAGONZ 5 років тому +2

    If Rick knows he's going to look at a vehicle, why not bring the expert with him?

  • @luckap79
    @luckap79 6 років тому

    Sounds so fun

  • @idk6533
    @idk6533 3 роки тому +1

    You know it’s an army keep when it has “USMC” plastered all over it 😂🤣

  • @MICKEY4356
    @MICKEY4356 6 років тому +1

    Makes me think of the Rat Patrol. Minus the big gun on top.

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому

      They fly well enough but land poorly.

  • @TheDutchGuy
    @TheDutchGuy 6 років тому

    Cool!

  • @eatu4tea
    @eatu4tea 6 років тому

    This Jeep is the Cats Meow of Mr. Brown's Willy

  • @History-Secrets
    @History-Secrets 6 років тому +49

    Awesome Willys Jeep!
    Would love to drive it through the forest with my metal detector in the back, searching for historical places.
    And of course.. a 30 cal mounted on it for when the zombies decide to attack!

  • @Richard-dd3mm
    @Richard-dd3mm 5 років тому

    sounds like a dream

  • @peacetreaty374
    @peacetreaty374 6 років тому +1

    I'm more impressed with the his property then his jeef... nice

  • @hiruko1
    @hiruko1 6 років тому

    I love how nobody has room for anything... 'I'm selling this coin because I don't have room for it'.

  • @SwedenAdam
    @SwedenAdam 6 років тому +1

    Do you mind if I get my buddy a call?
    Sure(so he does mind?)
    Rick calls the guy...

  • @scottstreet9327
    @scottstreet9327 6 років тому +3

    wow rick actually paid the right price for something for a change 20 grand was actually a fair price

  • @dakotanelson5722
    @dakotanelson5722 4 роки тому

    You know, 10, 20 years down the line, that guy will be say, "man, I wish hadn't sold that jeep, could have pasted it down and been worth more."

  • @mikewasfaret9563
    @mikewasfaret9563 6 років тому +5

    Willy's didn't make the first prototype, it was Bantam. Bantam wasn't big enough to build them fast enough. Ford also made Jeep's that were identical except every part had a "F" stamped on it.

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому

      American Bantam engineers had been in contact with the U.S. Army for years prior to WW2 trying to convince them of the need for a light, off road capable, staff and recon vehicle. The Army tested Bantam passenger cars for the purpose in the late 1930s.
      After several attempts by Bantam to entice the Army and much to their surprise, Ordnance put out an open bid in late 1940 to dozens of manufacturers to build just such vehicles 'on spec' and to deliver four wheel drive prototypes of vehicles (then considered to be) impossibly light while having unlikely capabilities of entrance, egress from obstacles, durability, etcetera. Nothing like it had been built before.
      Bantam's 'Old Number One' was delivered in October of 1940, the only prototype to be delivered on time and the closest to making the ridiculously stringent specifications set out in the bid. Willys delivered their 'Quad' prototype within a couple of weeks, Ford's 'Blitz Buggy' came a month later.
      The vehicles were tested, evaluated, tortured, abused, resulting in recommendations being made by Ordnance for revisions, blueprints being shared among potential contractors, and small contracts (1,500 each) being awarded to Bantam, Willys Overland, and Ford for revised models to be further tested, evaluated, abused.
      The 'pre standard' models were Bantam BRC (Bantam Reconnaissance Car), Willys MA (Military, Second Contract) and Ford GP (Government, 80" wheelbase (Ford internal code)). All tested well, eventually Willys Overland won the bid for Truck, 1/4 Ton, 4X4, G503 with Ford named as subcontractor.
      By war's end, Willys would build over 360,000 of the standard MB (Military, Second Contract) while Ford built over 280,000 of their model GPW (Government, 80" Wheelbase, (built to) Willys pattern.
      Bantam did get the subcontract to build Bantam T3 trailers for the G503. The primary contract for 1/4 ton 'Jeep' trailers had also gone to Willys for their MB-T.

  • @davidwinston6721
    @davidwinston6721 6 років тому +1

    Ever notice Rick never looks people in the eyes when he shakes hands!

    • @tommytruth7595
      @tommytruth7595 5 років тому +1

      He is ashamed to after his "deals."

  • @sloanramon6004
    @sloanramon6004 5 років тому +1

    When you get PTSD from selling your Jeep

  • @RS-tp3uu
    @RS-tp3uu 5 років тому +2

    How convenient, they had a course for testing the Jeep right there.

    • @aaronoriain229
      @aaronoriain229 4 роки тому

      well a dude owns a jeep, probably owns a yard, made a course or they went somewhere seperate you know these videos are scripted and the real deals are made beforehand

  • @GRAINGE1973
    @GRAINGE1973 6 років тому

    Hey Rick, it's the Holy Grail of Willys Jeeps . . .

    • @-oiiio-3993
      @-oiiio-3993 Рік тому

      Those would be 'pre standard' Bantam BRC, Ford GP, Willys MA, or perhaps the prototypes with 'quad steer'.
      The absolute 'Holy Grail" would be the long lost original prototype, American Bantam's 'Old Number One', that was driven from Butler, PA, to Fort Holabird for testing and evaluation in October of 1940.

  • @memorymangaming1665
    @memorymangaming1665 6 років тому

    Mr brown and willy got along famously

  • @VOOODOOO37
    @VOOODOOO37 Рік тому +1

    if an expert has to ask what year it is, there's the first red flag lol