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This GPW was supposedly found in Tunisia and restored in Italy. It will go up for auction in Germany (if I understand correctly) March 26-27.
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es20/essen/lots/r0024-1942-ford-gpw/851823
Love the patina but if that’s undergone a full restoration did they then “weather” it to look unrestored?
This is carrying no less than 12 jerry cans for gas. I highly doubt anyone would carry that much gas in their jeep in actual battle conditions.
CraigInPa, Do some research of the SAS exploits in Northern Africa with the LRDG during WW2. They needed every bit of that fuel.
I think I’ve seen this one before, it was for sale in the states, California with some rich guy and his family dressed up in period correct clothing, it was even posted here on EWillys, maybe about 2 years ago.
In some of the photos it does appear like faux patina, especially the wheels. The stamping on the center glove box tag does not appear authentic to me.
I think it is faux as well. It almost looks too perfect a patina.
Here’s a period photo with an LRDG jeep loaded with what might be 11 cans, assuming the the driver’s side was a loaded as the passenger side (I can imagine at least one would have been water?): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoH8LNpWkAACrV4?format=jpg&name=large
– Dave
If it is faux patina, it is pretty amazing. It must be a painstaking process. It certainly adds to the character and authenticity of the Jeep. The patina on the gas and water Jerry cans look very real indeed. One of the more unique Jeeps I’ve seen for sale. Thanks for posting. Any thoughts on hammer price for this one?
If you ever want to get your desert “Jeep porn” on, watch the documentary SAS Rogue Warriors. It’s amazing what those guys did in their Jeeps and how loaded down they were.
Thanks Andy Campbell. I watched the first episode of “SAS Rogue Warriors” over the weekend. Great stuff!