Meaning of GP
Paul,
I think you will find that GP was the Ford code for:
G = Government
P = 80 inch wheel base
There is a copy of a US Army document with the Ford ID list & explanation that supports the meaning of 'GP' in Cowdrey' All American Wonder, Vol 1, p 23.
Of course, that does not provide any explanation of the origin of the popular name 'jeep'.
Mike
Last edited by Mike Cecil; 26-02-21 at 02:34.
Reason: more info/reference
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