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Checker Bantam Jeep

The full story of the development of the original Army Jeep of World War II is on the linked page. The 1941 agreement between Bantam and Checker Cab Company resulted in delivery of prototype units to the Army as seen in these surviving photographs of Checker-built Bantam BRC-40 jeeps.

Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker
Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker.

Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker
Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker.

Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker
Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker.

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