The 1941 BRC-40 Jeep was designed by the American Bantam Car Co. in Butler and met the Army's requirements for a light, adaptable vehicle to use for reconnaissance. Its performance won the hearts of servicemen like Frank John of Butler, below, who remembers the Jeep being a constant companion during World War II.

<I>On Oct. 14, 1944, I was down on the docks, when another sailor asked if I would like a ride to see what a Jeep was capable of doing. We went down into a gravel pit 15 to 20 feet below the surface with gravel that was 2 to 6 inches in diameter. I was sure<b> Frank John of Butler</b></i>

Frank John of Butler