{"product_id":"essential-military-jeep-willys-ford-and-bantam-models-1941-1945","title":"Essential Military Jeep - Willys, Ford and Bantam Models 1941 - 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: Graham Scott .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo generations ago Spitfires and Messerschmitts were dogfighting in the Battle of Britain. At the same time on the other side of the Atlantic, the Jeep was conceived as an innovative lightweight military vehicle intended to carry men and supplies cross-country. \u003cbr\u003e A legend was born.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Jeep proved its mettle many times over during the Second World War and lives on today as the vehicle that, deep down, has inspired the modern 4x4 obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGraham Scott\u003c\/em\u003e tells how this extraordinary and trend-setting vehicle came into being. There is a detailed account of its design and development and the rigorous specification targets it had to meet. He perceptively analyses the war-time Jeep's many strengths (as well as its occasional shortcomings), describes the differences between the versions built by Bantam, Willy?s and Ford, and supplies specifications and production figures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe numerous variations on the theme - from adaptations for rail use to the sea-going 'Seep' - receive a special chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll this is 'Essential' information for the enthusiast, whether newly interested or more knowledgeable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr class=\"ProductSectionSeparator\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOther Details\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"ProductDetailsGrid\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003ePublisher Code:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e1870979761\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003eISBN 10:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e1870979761\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003eISBN 13:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e9781870979764\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003ePublished:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e1996\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e210x260mm\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e79\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003eSoft Bound, Colour and b\/w ill\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"DetailRow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Label\"\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"Value\"\u003e9781870979764\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627945378012,"sku":"9781870979764","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/b10247b_essential_military_jeep__62189.1339460402.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772087109","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/essential-military-jeep-willys-ford-and-bantam-models-1941-1945","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}