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Willys Jeep

US Willys Jeep "MORT AUX CONS" 2nd French armored of the LECLERC Marechal

HG1609

Hobby Master 1/48 Ground Power Series HG1609 Willys Jeep “MORT AUX CONS” 2nd French armored of the LECLERC Marechal

Car Company was the initial winner but couldn’t meet demand so the job went to Willys-Overland Motors. Willys was to take the best design features of the three submitted tenders and build a standardized vehicle. Eventually in order to meet an even greater demand the Ford Motors Company was asked to build a similar vehicle. During World War II there was a total of 647,870 Jeeps produced by the three companies; Willys-Overland produced 362,841 of them.

Willys Jeep 95122 was the first of 3 belonging to Captain Dronne of the Armored Division du Marechal Leclerc, 9th Company Chad Marching Regiment. “Mort Aux Cons” translates into “Death To The Idiots”. August 9, 1944 while racing to LeMans in the dark, “Mort Aux Cons” ran into another vehicle and was destroyed but no personnel injuries. On August 24, 1994 “Mort Aux Cons 2” was the first Allied vehicle to enter Paris. Later renamed “Death to the Boches Nacht Berlin” it was stolen on December 13, 1944 and never found.

Specifications for WWII Jeep Manufacturer - Willys-Overland Crew - 1 with up to 3 others Weight (gross) - 3,125 lb (1,417 kg)

Performance Engine - Carburetor, liquid cooled, “Go Devil” 4 cylinder (Willys L-head), 60 hp @ 4.000 rpm, 134 cu. In. (2.200 cm3) displacement Transmission - Warner T-84J / 3-speed synchro-mesh Transfer case - Dana Spicer 18 / 2-speed Gear shifter - floor mounted Suspension Front axle - beam-leaf Rear axle - beam-leaf Brakes - Hydraulic Front - drum Rear - drum Fuel Type - gasoline Capacity - 15 US gallons (56.78 liters) Range - 375 miles (600 km)

Electrical system - 6 volt, negative ground Tires - (4) + (1) spare / 6 X 16 (non-directional)

Ground clearance - 8.75 in (22.22 cm) Fording depth Standard - 18 in (45.72 cm / .4572 m) Maximum - 21 in (53.34 cm / .5334 m)

Dimensions Length - 132.75 in (3.371 m). Wheelbase - 80 in (2.032 m). Width - 62 in (1.5748 m). Height Top up - 69.75 in (1.77165 m). To top of steering wheel w/top down - 51.25 in (1.30175 m).

Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled True to Scale (1:48) Weathering and insignias Rubber wheels that roll Comes with a stretcher Windshield can pivot up and down Accessories like gas cans, shovels etc.

Added to archive2016-08-01
Last modified2016-08-01
Leaflet June 2016