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Oxford Diecast 76WMB003

Willys MB US Army

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Willys MB (Model B) Jeep, although only produced between 1941 and 1945, nearly 370,000 rolled of the Willys production line. The ¼ ton, 4x 4 army truck was the result of the US Army need for a light, cross-country reconnaissance vehicle with a specification to include capacity for a crew of three, a fold-down windshield, a weight of no more than 590 kg and a track of no more than 47 inches. It was used extensively by the US and Allied Forces and after the end of World War II, many were sold on into private use.

Our Willys MB makes its third 1:76 scale appearance and is decorated in a dark military green with white military lettering including the US Army white star and is registered EF-HC 31185.15.

 

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Willys MB US Army is a 1:76 scale model (Manufacturer Part Number 76WMB003). The model represents the period described as “British Railways Early Crest”.

The Willys MB (Model B) Jeep was produced from 1941 to 1945, with almost 370,000 units built. It was a ¼‑ton, 4×4 army vehicle designed to meet the US Army specification for a light, cross‑country reconnaissance vehicle capable of carrying a crew of three, a fold‑down windscreen, a maximum weight of 590 kg and a track width not exceeding 47 inches. The vehicle saw extensive service with US and Allied forces during the Second World War and many were later sold for private use.

This Oxford Diecast version is painted in a dark military green, bears white US Army lettering and the US Army white star, and is marked as registration EF‑HC 31185.15.