I am so sorry, but I maintain it is a Ford GPW.
This is evidenced by the square front member underneath the radiator grille, and the shape of the L/H fender near the front shock absorber bracket. The year 1944 is based on the form of the steering wheel. It could be a replacement item, but I doubt it. Reporters and photographers were better drivers than most GI's.
brokntoad.
The vehicle in that link is mis-labeled as it is also a Ford GPW, even though the (repro) ident plate says WILLYS MB.
fossil_digger.
The vehicle in that picture is a M38A1, mid to late production run, ca. 1958-59, difficult to tell with that picture.
How do I know?
I used to work at one of the bigger military surplus vehicle companies in Europe. I personally own 6 different types of military JEEPs, and I have restored many examples of the vehicles in question here. I am a national referee for military vehicles at car shows,...yada, yada, yada
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