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Lot 1414: World War II U.S. Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier Truck

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1414: World War II U.S. Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier Truck

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $30,000
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World War II U.S. Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier Truck

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Manufactured by Dodge between 1942-1945, the WC-51 was extensively used by U.S. forces in World War II and Korea to move supplies and men. Dodge’s WC series of light 4WD and medium 6WD military utility trucks were highly revered by troops just as much as the iconic Jeep, and was found to be very capable in harsh environments. The ¾ ton WCs started with the WC-51 and ended with the WC-64. Dodge’s WCs accounted for the bulk of light 4x4 trucks supplied to the U.S. Army during World War II. This attractive fully restored example has an original delivery date of February 1945 and has a U.S. Army paint scheme, Dodge T-214 6-cylinder gas engine, full top canvas and bows, pioneer tools, and jerry cans. Includes large binder containing consignor research, restoration info and scanned manuals. Consignor information indicates the vehicle restoration was completed in June 2014 by Kent Burgess, of which extensive details of the restoration can be found online at https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/wc-51-restoration-or-bust.83422/. The vehicle was autographed on a sticker located on the passenger side fender in 2014 by Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole, who as Jimmy Doolittle's co-pilot was the last survivor (at the time of signing the truck) of the Tokyo Bombing Raid, also known as The Doolittle Raid, of April 18, 1942. Provenance: The Saloga Collection

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Very fine overall as professionally restored back to military specification, with nearly all of its olive drab green painted finish. Mechanically runs fine.



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