Please note that following the auction history documents and accompanied items may ship with the vehicle or from Bonhams offices. During the restoration the original hull has been fully restored to new condition and is completel The craft being a cross between a Jeep and a boat it was nicknamed the Seep, which was short for “Sea Jeep”. Produced in Ford’s River Rouge factory in Michigan, USA, the GPA is basically an amphibious version of the World War II Willys MB, or Ford GPW Jeep. N2562. Many of these went on to be used … For more recent exchange rates, please use the This page was last updated: 06-Aug 10:52. New rope fenders made in the USA at great expense and Beachwood cover and trim. Chassis # 6377 from November 1941. 1942 Ford GPA Amphibious Jeep ready to drive or swim For Sale, £130000 Ford GPA Chassis number GPA4058 1942. The World War II Ford GPA (General Purpose Amphibian) is a seaworthy U.S. military vehicle built off the iconic Ford GPW Jeep chassis. with an effort to maintain all original parts (where possible) and the look and feel of an active duty second world war sea going Jeep.

This lot has been removed from the website, please contact customer services for more information 5 Jun 2016, If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. The Ford GPA was a World War II effort to create a cross between a Jeep and a boat suitable for transporting men and equipment between ships and land. From China. This Soviet vehicle is extremely rare and was manufactured from 1952 to 1955 and according to the GAZ factory records, only 654 of these vehicles were actually produced.

Ford was awarded the contract to manufacture the jeep that could surmount rough terrain and navigate the perilous journey from troop ship to shore. Sold for The idea was to make the island hopping Pacific War against Japan a bit easier. 112PCS GAZ67 Amphibious Jeep Building Blocks Bricks Soldier Figures Model New See more like this. Ford GPA Chassis number GPA4058 1942. purchased in 1996 from a farm in Queensland. £120,000. The Ford GPA “Seep” is a WWII amphibious jeep built for the US Army between September 1942 and June 1943.

07740 252173 Restored as a project over a 15 year period from the ground up. Australia. Restored as a project over a 15 year period from the ground up. Ford would produce fewer than the 12,778 GPAs they contracted to …

Often referred to as a “Seep” (combination of the words Sea and Jeep), the GPA used the same drivetrain and many other components as found on the GPW with the addition of a boat style body, bilge pump, propeller and rudder for operating in water. The World War II Ford GPA (General Purpose Amphibian) is a seaworthy U.S. military vehicle built off the iconic Ford GPW Jeep chassis. MILITARY CLASSIC VEHICLES - SARL MCG - Parc d'activité synergie - Route d'Isigny - 14450 Grandcamp Maisy Full photo history of the restoration. Today, only about 65 are accounted for and only 36 or 37 are able to float. Please refer to our There were nearly 13,000 of these produced. US$ 125,000 Sales : (740) 703-3794. Only 12,778 were ever produced making this one of the most rare military vehicles in existence today.

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