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Bantam BRC
Bantam BRC is an American off-road vehicle designed during World War II, constructed in 1940, and the precursor to the Jeep. Produced in a relatively small number of 2,642 units, in several versions, it was used by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. The basic version of the model was the BRC-40 (Bantam Reconnaissance Car 40). History of the project In preparation for the United States' entry into World War II, the United States Department of War, Department of War announced an invitation to tender in July 1940 for a light military vehicle intended for reconnaissance, liaison, and other purposes. It was to be classified as a quarter-ton, 4x4 truck. Earlier, on 27 May 1940, the Technical Armament Committee had approved the vehicle's specifications, which included all-wheel drive, a simple open body with a nearly rectangular outline, three seats (with a rear double seat), a wheelbase of 80 inches (2,032 mm), 47-inch (1,194 mm) axle track, and a maximum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Bantam
The American Bantam Car Company was an American automobile manufacturing company incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania. American Bantam is credited with inventing the original World War II ton jeep in 1940.To be distinguished from the U.S. Army's first ever series-produced, light 4wheel drive trucks, which were ''half-ton'' rated – developed by Dodge, and supplied to the Army earlier that same year as the Dodge VC series – and which were ''also'' called "jeeps" by soldiers. The company's founders, Roy Evans and William A. Ward Jr., combined resources to purchase the assets of the bankrupt American Austin Car Company in August of 1935 during liquidation. In 1935 the new company produced vehicles based on the American Austin tooling, operating as Evans Operations Inc. The new company was incorporated as American Bantam Car Company in June 1936. The new company launched a public fundraising campaign and redesigned their entire vehicle line to launch a completely refreshed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
