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A Bantam "peep car" or "jeep" negotiating rough terrain during test trials for the U.S. Army
Photographer: Unknown
Taken: 1940
Caption: A Bantam "peep car" or "jeep" negotiating rough terrain during test trials for the U.S. Army
Additional Description: After successful tests of its pilot Scout car, Bantam made some improvements, and introduced more military looking, squared-off front fenders in its Reconnaisance Car vehicles. In late 1941, Bantam stopped manufacturing jeeps after losing the Army contract to large auto makers Willys and Ford. U.S. Army Transportation Museum
Submitted: July 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Database Locator Identification Number: p164359
File Size: 0.036 Megabytes

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