UPDATE II: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

UPDATE: Sebastian wanted to clarify a few things about this GPW. He writes, “The holes, the slightly bent windshield, and the warped hood, are due to the fact that the jeep was rammed into a tree, shot at, lit on fire and blown up by Paramount Pictures. The hood is temporarily left unlocked to show how close we got it back to its original state. Whereas, for the missing lid on the rear wheel well, that’s how paramount pictures had it.“

“The Vehicle:

Meet Tojo, a 1944 Ford GPW. Let us tell you why Tojo is so special.
Although the production of the GPW reached high numbers, today few jeeps remain in their original state. Most vehicles have been taken apart, destroyed and lost through time. It is becoming more difficult to find original parts, real matching numbers, and correctly assembled jeeps. This particular jeep is unique in that it is entirely made up of original and NOS parts.

Tojo is not your average hobby car, assembled in a garage. This GPW has gone through an intense restoration through professional mechanics, painters and critics. The entire process was handled under the supervision of a World War II veteran, who has driven the jeeps himself. Tojo, is one of a kind.

This 1944 GPW is rare in that it speaks to two types of collectors. In fact, Tojo is a World War 2 antique as well as a Paramount Pictures Hollywood movie star. The vehicle has been featured in several films including, “Hell is for Heroes”, directed by Don Siegel and starring Steve McQueen, as well as “Is Paris Burning?” (screenplay by Gore Vidal and Francis Ford Coppola).

The vehicle includes:

1. Matching numbers on: engine, body and frame.
2. All metal undercoated for maximum corrosion protection.
3. Frame-off restoration using only original and NOS parts.

Engine:

1. GPW engine
Professionally rebuilt with one year warranty
Using Ford parts
Original Ford crankshaft
Original Ford crankshaft kit, NOS
Original Ford connecting rods, NOS*
Original government surplus pistons, size 20
Original piston rings, size 20
Original camshaft bushings
New timing chain kit
New valve guides
Gasket kit, NOS
Engine professionally primed and painted using original color (Ford Gray)
Original oil filter housing sandblasted, primed, painted (military black), with reproduction Ford Decals
Thermostat housing, sandblasted, primed and painted.
2. Original Ford fuel filter encasing*
Sand blasted, primed and painted.
3. Original Carter carburetor
Professionally rebuilt
4. Original radiator
Sand blasted, primed and painted
Professionally restored
6 month warranty by radiator specialist
5. Original Air Filter Chamber with original metal air filter
Sandblasted, primed, painted
6. Original engine head
7. Original fuel filter, NOS
8. Original fuel filter pump, NOS
9. Original ford intake manifold
10. Original ford exhaust manifold
11. Original distributor and NOS distributor cap
12. GPW engine bay
13. Original Ford fuel filter *
14. Original GPW water pump with 6 month warranty

Transmission and transfer case:
15. Original GPW transmission and GPW transfer case
Professionally rebuilt by transmission specialist
One year warranty
Outer encasing primed and painted
Flywheel professionally resurfaced
Brand new clutch
Clutch housing professionally rebuilt
Worked on by a clutch and flywheel specialist
6 month warranty

Electrical
16. Original 6-volt system
Professionally rebuilt generator, GPW, with 6 month warranty
Professionally rebuilt starter with 1 year warranty
Original GPW Coil Starter, with lifetime warranty
Voltage regulator, NOS
Reproduction battery, with 5 year warranty
Original Ford Battery holder
All original lights (majority with f stamp), NOS
Original black out light
Original black out light bracket
Original defroster kit (6-volt) *
All original gauges professionally sandblasted and restored, with one year warranty
All switches are NOS and 6 volt
17. Original radio ford fileterette * with contents *
18. Original horn, NOS
19. Original MP48 antenna and base *
20. Original Crosley BC 654-A military radio with original legs and original canvas cover
21. Original TP-9 Army field phone with spare tubes
22. All new wiring harness
23. Original foot dimmer switch

Body

24. All professionally sandblasted, restored and painted with minor welding
25. All under supervision of military vehicle professional
26. Original fenders
27. Original windshield
28. Original gas tank*
29. Original gas tank straps
30 Original gas tank safety strap
31. Original grill
32. Grill welt kit
33. Original seats
34. Original spare tire holder
35. Original combat rims (x5)
Will be mounted and balanced before shipping
36. Original battery stand
37. New canvas rooftop
38. Original tool box tops
39. Safety straps, NOS
40. Felt lining for gas tank and tool box
41. Undercoated for max protection
42. Original top bow bracket kit

Chassis
43. Professionally sandblasted, primed and painted
44. Undercoating added to entire chassis and parts
45. Original transmission engine and gun mount parts
46. Original bumper and bumperettes

Drivetrain
47. Original axles
Professionally rebuilt, sandblasted and painted with joints by specialist
48. All four leaf springs professionally taken apart, sandblasted and repainted
49. Original steering column repaired
50. All four brakes serviced and restored by brake specialist
Brake shoes, NOS
Master cylinder, NOS
New brake cylinders
New brake lines
New spring
Sandblasted, primed and painted
51 Original Ford hand brake
52. Original bumpers, (rear and front)
53. Original GPW pintle hook
54. New “Original style” brake lines

Extras
56. Original shovel and axe (with original brackets)
sandblasted, primed and painted.
57. Two original rifle holders *
One in leather, mounted on side view mirror
One professionally sandblasted, primed and painted.

58. Original med kit with contents
59. Original fire extinguisher with original bracket
60. Two original oil grease guns (one with original bracket)

61. Original spare part bag with contents *
NOS, spare parts bag
NOS, fan belt GPA8620 B.F. Goodrich
NOS, Schrader tire valve caps (x5)
NOS, Schrader tire valve cores (x5)
NOS, spark plug Firestone F-40
NOS, MB GPW cotter pin kit, stock no. 42-P-5347
NOS, service lamp, tail & stop
NOS, black out lamp, tail
NOS, black out lamp, stop
NOS, incandescent lamp
NOS, roll of friction tape, federal stock no. 17-T -805
NOS, roll of wire

62. Original tool kit
Decontaminating apparatus
Single bit axe
Tool bag
Book, ORD 7 SNL G-503
Book, ORD 9 SNL G-503
Book, TM 9-803
Chain, type TS 6.00 x 16 (*original tire chains *)
Cover, headlight
Cover, windshield
Hand crank
Original jerry can USMC 1944
Fire extinguisher
Form, War Dept, AGO 478
Tire pressure gauge
Grease gun and adapter
Hammer, 1lb ball peen
Jack, screw type, 1 ½ ton
First aid kit with contents
Oiler, ½ pint push bottom
Lubrication order
Combination pliers, 6 in
Wheel hub puller
Tire Pump with air chuck
Common hеаvy duty screwdriver
General purpose shovel, D handle
Tube with flexible nozzle
Adjustable Wrench, auto type, 11 inch
Open end Wrench, 3/8 & 7/16
Open end Wrench, ½ & 19/32
Open end Wrench, 9/16 & 11/16
Open end Wrench, 5/8 & 25/32
Open end Wrench, 3/4 & 7/8
Open end single head Wrench ¼
Plug square Wrench, 3/8
Bristol Wrench
Spark plug Wrench with handle
Wheel hub Wrench
Lug nut Wrench
Crescent Wrench, 8 inch

63. Original phone receiver *
64. Original radio *
65. Original goggles
66. Original lubrication chart holder
68. Original water bucket
69. Original bridge numbers
70. Original tire pump
71. Original gun mount bracket

Available upon request
55. Bantam trailer
66. Although historically Tojo was a GPW radio communications Jeep, a gun with gun mount are available upon request.

Client’s preferences

While some collectors prioritize original historical accuracy, others are more interested in maintaining the image created by the entertainment industry. Both are equally precious in their own unique ways.

So what will it be? The original 1944 GPW used during the Second World War? Or, will it be the 1962 Hollywood movie star once owned by Paramount Pictures?

We prioritize our customer’s satisfaction. Please take a moment to choose your preferences.

1. Star and Number Color on hood/bumperettes:
Blue (historically accurate)
Gold (aesthetically popular)
White (like in the film “Hell is for Heroes” and aesthetically popular)
2. Muffler setup:
Deep mud muffler configuration (historically accurate)
Standard 1941-1943 configuration (like in the film “Hell is for Heroes”)
3. Additional side view mirror
Omit (historically accurate)
Install (like in the film “Hell is for Heroes”)
4. Weather stripping tape
Black (historically accurate)
Green (aesthetically popular)
5. Decontaminating Apparatus installed on
Fender
Behind passenger seat
Separate
Also book and framed Paramount pink slip will be provided