American and German Second world war vehicles photo shoot

I was asked to photograph two 2nd world war classic American and German army vehicles. Both vehicles have been fully restored and are in superb condition. I have been supplied a detailed list of information on the American jeep, which I have listed below. When I receive information on the German vehicle I will update this blog.

Manufacturer: Willys
Model: MB
Production 363,000 plus 240,000 from Ford
Engine 4-cyl. side valves, 134 cu in (2.2 L) (2199 cc), 60 hp (45 kW).
Transmission 3-speed + reverse, 2wd or 4WD
Wheelbase 80 inches (203 cm)
Length 131 inches (333 cm)
Width 62 inches (157.5 cm)
Height 72 inches (183 cm) with top up, reducible to 52 inches (132 cm)
Kerb weight 2,293 lb(1040 kg)

This particular jeep was built on the 12th Nov 1942 and was saved as a wreck from a farm nr. Reading, Berks. approx 6 years ago.
The restoration was a nut and bolt, ground up effort and took around 4 years to complete.

The Jeep is marked up as the 14th vehicle of ‘C’ company of the 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion, a constituent element of the US Second Armored Division.

This Division took part in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and was one of only a handful of American units to be used from the start to the end of US involvement in the Second World War.