GMC + Ben Hur Trailer

GMC + Trailer

This is a GMC 6 x 6 (deuce and a half) 2-1/2 Ton Truck complete with Ben Hur trailer owned by Malcolm.

During World War II General Motors was a primary supplier of military vehicles to U.S. and Allied governments, contributing much support to the war effort. The most outstanding of those vehicles were the GMC model CCKW350 series, 2-1/2 ton 6x6 trucks (called the “Deuce-and-a-half” by GIs). From 1940 through 1945 GMC built over 528,000 6x6 military trucks, most of which were CCKW350s.

GMC sporting a 50 cal, carrying a red flag signifying explosives

GMC on display in Ursel Belgium

WC 54 3/4 Ton Ambulance part of Malcolm's collection.

WC-54 3/4 Ton Ambulance

The Model WC-54 3/4 Ton Ambulance was manufactured by the Chrysler Corporation (Dodge Brothers Division) from the years 1942 through 1945. The body work for the chassis was completed by the Wayne company. The system itself was a replacement for the WC-9 1/2 Ton Ambulance.

The Model WC-54 could accommodate a crew of 2 and had a capacity to fit 4 casualties on litters or 6 casualties seated and could carry an overall payload of 1,800 pounds. Overall, the WC-54 had a net weight of 5,920lbs and a gross weight of 7,720lbs,

Featuring four-wheel drive capability, the Model WC-54 rode on 8-ply tyres which were mounted on 16 inch wheels. The engine was the Dodge-produced Model T214 which was a 76 horsepower in-line six-cylinder powerplant. The trucks maximum highway speed was 54 miles per hour. A high clearance helped it traverse off road to some degree.

The WC-54 3/4 Ton Ambulance would go on to be replaced by the WC-64 KD which featured flat rear panels and was engineered to be broken down easily, hence the designation of "KD" for "Knock Down". The WC-54 series of ambulance was featured regularly in the American television series "MASH".

M3 Half Track .

New arrival M3 Half Track .