The Willys Quad became the “MA”, the Ford Pygmy became the “GP”, and the “BRC 60” became the “BRC 40”. During these pre-production runs, each vehicle was re-named. The Willys Quad by Willys Overland, the Ford Pygmy by Ford and the BRC 60 by Bantam were accepted and orders were given for 1,500 units per company, with a revised weight limit of 2,160 pounds. The original pilot models were submitted and named accordingly. As as result, Ford and Willys were asked to product their own pilot models for testing, the results of which would determine the contract. While the “Blitz Buggy” did satisfy these requirements, Bantam was not able to deliver with the fiscal strength or production capability needed to win the contract with the War Department. (115 N m) of torque, along with an empty weight of no more than 1,300 lbs (590 kg). Nicknamed the "Blitz Buggy", this vehicle concept which was the first bid accepted by the Army, as it satisfied the Army’s Ordnance Technical Committee specifications that the vehicle have: four-wheel drive, a crew of three on a wheelbase of no more than 75 inches and tracks no more than 47 inches, a fold-down windshield, a 660 lb payload, and an engine capable of 85 ft lb. Prior to the production of the MB/GPW, other attempts were made to satisfy the Army's need for a light utility vehicle including the first prototype presented by the American Bantam Car Company. Soon to become the ubiquitous, "world-famous" jeep, the Willys MB and Ford GPW models were very effective on the ground, with many standardized features such as 6.00x16 tires, 60 honest horsepower at 4,000 rpm, a gasoline can bracket on the left rear, provisions for trailer lights, spark interference suppression, a blackout light system, twin top bows and sealed spring shackles.
This means that car history reports help you make the right decisions when choosing a used car.One of the first military vehicles mass-produced in the United States, the Willys MB (and Ford GPW) US Army jeep is the culmination of war-time ingenuity, standardization and strategic personalization for transport of personnel and cargo. Unique codes provide a unique opportunity to track the history of any car, including such unpleasant but important facts as accidents or theft. Manufacturers are responsible for VIN numbering.
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The VIN standard is used by most countries and all major car manufacturers.
The VIN system for car codes is based on the ISO 3779-1983 standard and has been in use since the 1980s (1982). The VIN code is used to denote all vehicles (passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, mopeds). The photo below shows an even more detailed view of the VIN code: