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Originally Posted by Pete Geither
The Bantam was built right here in Butler Pa, and when WWII started, they were one of the manufacturers who were chosen to come up with a utility vehicle for the Army. The Jeep was born here, but they couldn't meet demand, so the contract went elsewhere. This is where it all started though.
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You are right about the jeep. I believe Bantam did manufacture some but gm and ford did most of them, I believe.
Tom W
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