Name/Title
Ford GPA in the RougeEntry/Object ID
2012.32.17Tags
"jeep"Description
photo of Ford GPAs swimming in the Rouge River.
In the summer of 1941, the Army re-visited the amphibious requirement for the jeep, and solicited designs from industry. In March of 1942; they selected a Ford design, which used the same driveline as the production jeep. On 11 April 1942, Ford contracted to build the GPA, with deliveries beginning in late summer 1942.Photograph Details
Subject
GPASubject Person or Organization
Ford Motor CompanySubject Place
City
DearbornCountry
Wayne CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Subject Place
United StatesCataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2012.32Acquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyMade/Created
Studio
Ford Motor CompanyDate made
circa 1943Time Period
World War TwoPlace
City
DearbornCountry
Wayne CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United StatesLocation
Location
Binder
Folder PH-1 VehiclesShelf
Archive Room Shelf DRoom
Archive roomCategory
ArchiveCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ford Motor Company