Italeri Jeep Model Kit

The Italeri Jeep Model Kit (HC-314) celebrates the legendary World War II light utility 4x4. Ideal for military modelling enthusiasts, it pays homage to the Willys-origin design that became an enduring symbol of reliability and versatility on every front.

Historical Background

In 1940, after World War II had broken out, the US general staff ordered various factories to design a light multi-purpose vehicle with all-wheel drive. The American Bantam Company, Willys Overland, and Ford Motor Co. competed with each other. Willys prototype was chosen, which, after an initial run of 1500 vehicles, went into mass production at the beginning of 1941 and reached a total output of 640.000 units out of which 277.000 pieces were produced by Ford under a licensing agreement. This shows that the Jeep was the most widely produced light vehicle of the war industry during World War II.