{"product_id":"aj104-1945-willys-cj2a-overland-open-frame-jeep-model","title":"1945 Willys CJ-2A Overland Open Frame Jeep Model","description":"With the close of WWII now eminent, Willys-Overland began to consider the development of a civilian jeep that it could market beyond the scope of the militarized MB, leading to the first mass-production of the CJ-2A in 1945. Our Willys CJ-2A Jeep model is handmade out of iron. It features many intricate exterior parts such as fenders, wheels, grills, headlights, spare tires, storage compartment, and a unique open holes frame. For the interior, it includes seats, steering wheel, stick shift, and small details on dash. Display this model anywhere you like and it will surely make a conversational piece. It's truly a must-have for the collector and enthusiast!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn June 1940, with World War II on the horizon, the U.S. Army solicited bids from 135 automakers for a 1\/4 ton \"light reconnaissance vehicle\" tailored to Army specifications. Only three companies responded - Bantam, Willys, and Ford - but, within a year's time they collectively produced the template for the vehicle known worldwide as the \"jeep.\" The first Willys MB Jeeps were produced in 1941, making it the oldest off-road vehicle ever made, and the first civilian models were produced in 1945. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second oldest 4-wheel-drive brand. Many Jeep variants serving similar military and civilian roles have since been created in other nations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OMHUSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035842363611,"sku":"AJ104","price":51.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9610\/9787\/files\/aj104-1945-willys-cj2a-overland-open-frame-jeep-model-l01_b72cc8cd-b1b1-42f5-858d-4e4b7bdff926.jpg?v=1750686413","url":"https:\/\/allshipmodels.com\/products\/aj104-1945-willys-cj2a-overland-open-frame-jeep-model","provider":"allshipmodels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}