Ford Truck, Amphibian, GPA, 1/4 ton, 4x4 PD-II


Ford Truck, Amphibian, GPA, 1/4 ton, 4x4 (G-504). Photo: Courtesy of Dennis P. Nolan
Ford Truck, Amphibian, GPA, 1/4 ton, 4x4 (G-504). Photo: Courtesy of Dennis P. Nolan. 

45th Division GPAs ready for shipment with the Division for service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, 27 May 1943.  The officer is identified as Capt. W. Young
45th Division GPAs ready for shipment with the Division for service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, 27 May 1943. The officer is identified as Capt. W. Young. 

Ford GPA assigned to Lend Lease for the Soviet Union, employed by the Soviet 14th Army to cross water obstacles
Ford GPA assigned to Lend Lease for the Soviet Union, employed by the Soviet 14th Army to cross water obstacles. 

Ford GPA crossing river during training, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, World War II
Ford GPA crossing river during training, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, World War II. 

Ford GPA with trailer, during training, World War II.
Ford GPA with trailer, during training, World War II. 

Ford GPAs being tested in the Huron River near Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, Detroit, MI, during World War II.  Original caption calls the GPA an amphibian reconnaissance car.
Ford GPAs being tested in the Huron River near Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant, Detroit, MI, during World War II. Original caption calls the GPA an "amphibian reconnaissance car." 

Ford GPA amphibious jeeps waiting transport at the factory, Detroit, MI, April 1943
Ford GPA amphibious jeeps waiting transport at the factory, Detroit, MI, April 1943.