Oxford Diecast 76WMB005

Willys MB AA

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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 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

At the end of World War II the US Army Willys MB Jeep which had served admirably from 1941-1945 with many Allied forces, now ceased to have an immediate wartime role. However, the sturdy and useful vehicle was purchased by many peacetime military forces as well as by commercial and private users. It had been deployed as a 4 x 4 light cross country vehicle by the Allies in wartime and therefore fitted in very well to a role with the Automobile Association, even though it was left hand drive.

Decorated in the familiar yellow and black AA colour scheme with the period AA badges and Road Service printed at the back of the bonnet, our model is registered 889 UXL. It carries a set of tools fixed to the driver's side and two fuel tanks fixed to the back alongside the spare wheel. Not sure how comfortable it would have been to have been 'rescued' in this vehicle but the kids would have loved every minute!

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