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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:33:02 PM EDT
Here’s something a bit different in the world of auto auctions. Classic Italian sports cars or American muscle can offer some delectable eye candy, but this 1944 Dodge WC-57 isn’t what you’d call a looker. It does, however, hold a significant place in history as it was specially modified for – and used by – General George Patton and used during World War II. And it’s going up for auction soon at no reserve.
Worldwide Auctioneers will offer this significant piece of military history at its Americana Festival & Auction in Auburn Indiana, running June 12-13. This specific vehicle is presented with a well-documented history going back to the 1950s when it was acquired by a collector in Belgium. It was eventually put on display in a museum, during which it was reportedly verified that, during the war, it was assigned to General Patton’s motor pool. It was purchased as part of a collection in 2000 by Dean Kruse of Kruse Auction fame and brought stateside, where it was on display in the Kruse Foundation WWII Victory Museum for several years.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:35:43 PM EDT
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I'm not sure I'd want to own Patton's jeep, considering how he didn't do so well riding one of those.
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:39:16 PM EDT
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They tried selling it 3 years ago too but it make the reserve price with a high bid of 60k.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/05/08/could-this-dodge-wc57-command-car-have-been-pattons-own |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:42:08 PM EDT
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God I miss the cool shit that shows up in Auburn.
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:42:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not sure I'd want to own Patton's jeep, considering how he didn't do so well riding one of those. He was in a Cadillac staff car not a jeep. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:43:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They tried selling it 3 years ago too but it make the reserve price with a high bid of 60k. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/05/08/could-this-dodge-wc57-command-car-have-been-pattons-own |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:44:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They tried selling it 3 years ago too but it make the reserve price with a high bid of 60k. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/05/08/could-this-dodge-wc57-command-car-have-been-pattons-own From that link: "On Friday, May 12, a Dodge WC57 equipped with these touches, but lacking specific documentation linking it to Patton, is slated to cross the block at Auctions America's Auburn sale." Buy the |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:45:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: From that link: "On Friday, May 12, a Dodge WC57 equipped with these touches, but lacking specific documentation linking it to Patton, is slated to cross the block at Auctions America's Auburn sale." Buy the |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:45:17 PM EDT
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Well documented history back to the 1950s. Patton used it in the mid 1940s. Provenance sounds a bit weak.
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Posted: 6/3/2020 6:49:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/3/2020 7:33:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @WWIIWMD Thanks! Would love to own, drive, ride in and/or study! Rule 1: Have The Money Rule 2: Never Hesitate Rule 3: The $500 Rule Rule 4: Buy Your Research, Not The Story |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 7:35:47 PM EDT
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Didn't he wreck the last one?
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Posted: 6/3/2020 7:43:57 PM EDT
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My dads got a star off one of his jeeps.
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Posted: 6/3/2020 8:36:19 PM EDT
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That would be a neat type of truck to have. Tool around town in that but without all of the insignia.
My dad was in Europe during those days and I think he used to call them a weapons carrier. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 8:39:08 PM EDT
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No a weapons carrier had a bed. The were about the size of an ambulance.
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Posted: 6/3/2020 8:43:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/3/2020 8:49:01 PM EDT
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Hell that's bad ass.
I'd pay 60k if it was verified to be his. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 8:52:55 PM EDT
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Like a roxor but better
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Posted: 6/3/2020 9:58:38 PM EDT
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I have a General Command Car in my garage as a project that has never been started. neat vehicles. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 10:04:10 PM EDT
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Does the 1919 include a registered and transferable right side plate?
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Posted: 6/3/2020 10:11:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does the 1919 include a registered and transferable right side plate? my uncle has a wicked propane firing browning 50 on his troop carrier. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 11:18:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They tried selling it 3 years ago too but it make the reserve price with a high bid of 60k. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/05/08/could-this-dodge-wc57-command-car-have-been-pattons-own Sounds like a good deal. People here spend more than that on BroTrucks |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:49:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a General Command Car in my garage as a project that has never been started. neat vehicles. Dang. A picture would be awesome. |
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