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Solved - NEH 1130: Crosley Extra Lightweight Pup prototype - 1942

Started by Carnut, May 25, 2011, 12:12:03 PM

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Carnut

May 25, 2011, 12:12:03 PM
For 1 point, what's this and when does it date from?
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Carnut

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June 08, 2011, 05:49:36 AM
Experts?
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Tuckeroo

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June 10, 2011, 01:41:41 PM
Crosley's 885 lbs. Extra Lightweight (EL) Pup.  Ordered by the Military in November 1942 and I assume delivered by 1943...

Carnut

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June 10, 2011, 05:51:58 PM
Quote from: Tuckeroo on June 10, 2011, 01:41:41 PM
Crosley's 885 lbs. Extra Lightweight (EL) Pup.  Ordered by the Military in November 1942 and I assume delivered by 1943...

Yes, it is.
Crosley were asked to submit designs for what eventually became the ubiquitous Jeep, and this one of their earliest efforts in 1942.  Apparently 37 prototypes were made in total but they were deemed too lightweight and not up to the arduous tasks they would be reqeuired to undertake so the design was abandoned.

Here are pictures of a couple more early ones:

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