1948 ITM Jeep 2.2 3SAS Style. This 1948 Jeep has been restored and subsequently prepared in the style of a French 3SAS reconnaissance vehicle, complete with an extensive collection of period military equipment and gas-firing replica weaponry.
The Jeep itself has an interesting military history. It was created at the French Government workshops at La Maltournée in 1948, predominantly using WWII Willys and Ford components. Following the war, France purchased thousands of Jeeps from the US Army, many of which were stripped and rebuilt using serviceable wartime parts alongside new components. These vehicles became known as ITM – Inspection Technique du Matériel – Jeeps.
This particular example was later updated to Hotchkiss specification, including conversion from 6-volt to 24-volt electrics for radio equipment. It remained in French military service for many years before eventually being decommissioned at Metz in 1995. Previous inspection of underlying sand-coloured paint has also suggested that the Jeep may have seen service, although naturally this cannot be confirmed.
Today it has been restored and presented in the markings and style of a French 3SAS vehicle, and the level of detail is quite something. Equipment includes twin Vickers K gas-firing replica machine guns and mount, a .30-cal Browning gas-firing replica on pedestal mount, Bren gun wing mount, manifold system for operation of the guns, carbine mount to the dashboard, five period ammunition boxes, eleven 1937-pattern bags, Jerry cans with racks, rear bustle basket, camouflage netting, Bren gun wallet, paratrooper helmet, water bottle and windscreen cover. It is also accompanied by five replica stick grenades and a replica Mills grenade.
Mechanically, the Jeep presents very well throughout, with the engine bay, chassis and running gear all forming part of the restoration. Its military appearance has deliberately been retained, rather than making everything look overly new or polished, which suits the character of the vehicle perfectly.
A fascinating Jeep with genuine post-war French military history, transformed into something considerably more unusual. It would make an excellent addition to a military vehicle collection, as well as being ideally suited to shows, displays and re-enactment events.
Please watch our walk-around video to see the Jeep, equipment and gas-firing replica gun system in more detail.
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£25,950