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1941 American Bantam BRC-40 Prototype JEEP
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Fri November 17, 2006
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1941 American Bantam BRC-40 Prototype JEEP
In July, 1940, the US Military requested bids from auto manufacturers to design and build a light-duty, four-wheel drive general-purpose reconnaissance car. American Bantam, known for its diminutive cars, presented the first working prototype of what would later become universally known as the Jeep. Aware that they may not be able to meet the Military's demands for production, Bantam formed a joint manufacturing alliance with taxicab producer Checker Motors of Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is one of two Checker-assembled prototype Bantam RBC-40 four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering vehicles produced.
As the US joined the War at the end of 1941, only Willys and Ford Motor Company were awarded contracts to build the Bantam-designed vehicles. Bantam was given contracts to build a 1/4-ton trailer to be pulled behind the Jeep and went out of business after the war. Checker built a tank retriever during the war effort and continued to produce taxicabs until 1982.
Engine: 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 45
Weight: 2,100
Wheelbase: 79.5 inches
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1941 American Bantam BRC-40 Prototype JEEP
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Remarkable Cars
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Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
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