World War 2 1942 Dodge WC-51

bradsww2items Store Up for sale is a 1942 Dodge WC-51. History:Designed in April 1942 from the model Dodge WC 3 U. S. light vehicles. the Dodge WC (for Weapons Carrier) models 51 and 52 (same version but with a 2. 27 tones Braden winch) allow the Allies to develop a robust and reliable transport truck. Equipped with all-terrain tires. the Dodge WC can both convey arms and ammunitions (as the name suggests) as well as personal since wooden benches can be installed in that case. During the year 1944. 63 133 Dodge WC Dodge vehicles were produced. Several models are created using the WC 51 chassis such as the Dodge ambulance (WC 54 WC and 64 kD). command vehicle - or command car - (WC 56 and WC 57 for model with winch) or the communication vehicle (WC 58). Finally. a troop transport Dodge is created. it is elongated to accommodate more soldiers and is produced in 6x6: the WC 62. Produced on a large scale. Dodge WC are particularly present during the battle of Normandy and are very suitable for muddy roads. This is the most famous military car after the Jeep. Thus. it is widely reused after the Second World War in many armies such as those of France or Great-Britain. Specs: Creator/user: USA Name: Dodge WC 52 Type T214. Truck. Weapon Carrier. 3/4-Ton. 4x4Total production: 123 541Length: 4. 4 mWidth: 2. 0 mHeight with cover: 2. 7 mHeight without cover: 1. 1 mWeight: 2 560 kgMaximum speed: 85 km/hRange: 440 kmArmament: one 12. mm M2 Browning machine gunEngine: 6 cylinder in-line petrol side valve. 3. 76 liter. 92 hp at 3200 rev/minTransport: 800 kg or 4 infantrymenThis WC-51:This WC-51 was built in July 1942. I purchased it over 5 years ago for the man who restored it. It has just over 800 miles on it since the restoration. I have not driven it a lot and has sat in the garage. The WC is in perfect running and driving condition. If you are interested in looking at the WC or have questions please feel free to send a message. There is a video of the truck running on YouTube. View the video by searching 1942 Dodge WC-51 by Brads-WW2-Items.