The Birthplace of the Jeep - Butler County Tourism & Convention …
The American Bantam Car Company invented, developed and produced one of the most famous vehicles in the world – the jeep. It all happened here in Butler, PA. In 1940, the U S Army asked 135 tractor and auto manufacturers to design a four-wheel drive, 40 horsepower, 1,300 pound reconnaissance car that could haul soldiers as well as heavy ...
Bantam Jeep Mural - Butler Co. History
Butler is rightfully known world-wide as the birthplace of the Jeep. In the decades following World War I, the U.S. Army was seeking designs for a new type of military vehicle. They needed something small, light, incredibly tough, all-purpose, and all-terrain; but nobody had a clear picture of what such a vehicle might look like!
Birth, History of the Jeep – Butler Eagle
2024年6月5日 · Bantam hired engineer Karl Probst from Detroit who immediately began work on a model for the Army. He spent 18 hours at the drafting board, and his design later became known as the Jeep. On Sept. 23, 1940, Bantam delivered its first reconnaissance car, driven by Ralph Turner of Butler, to the Army at Camp Holabird, Md.
Did You Know the Jeep Was Born in Our Own Backyard?
2011年7月24日 · While the origin of its name may be debated (was it a slurring of G.P.—General Purpose—or named after Eugene the Jeep, a nimble character from the Popeye cartoons?), its birthplace is not. The Jeep was born in Butler County, and many people there are revving their engines for an exciting celebration of the Jeep’s storied heritage.
What is Butler County PA known for? - Geographic FAQ Hub
2024年6月20日 · What is Butler County known for? One of Butler County’s claims to fame is that it is home to the original military “jeep” that made American forces mobile during World War II. The county also has a diversified economic base encompassing companies and organizations in manufacturing, information technology, education, and healthcare. What ...
Jeep: A Pennsylvania Transport Revolution | Pennsylvania …
Butler County’s Bantam Car Company created the workhorse vehicle of World War II, the Jeep. Long before the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee existed, the Jeep™ was a much different creature from what one sees today. Built for the American military before its involvement in World War II, the Jeep™ was much smaller, lighter, and less-flashy.
Birthplace of the Jeep in Butler, PA - Virtual Globetrotting
2007年7月22日 · Butler, Pennsylvania (PA), US "The first jeep prototype (the Bantam BRC) was built for the Department of the Army by American Bantam in Butler, Pennsylvania, followed by two other competing prototypes produced by Ford and Willys-Overland.
Invention Of The Jeep - The Historical Marker Database
2011年5月22日 · (A historical marker located in Butler in Butler County, Pennsylvania.) In September 1940 a team headed by Karl Probst delivered to the United States Army a prototype for the World War Two jeep. HMdb.org
Birthplace of the Jeep in Butler, PA (Google Maps) - Virtual Globetrotting
Butler, Pennsylvania (PA), US "The first jeep prototype (the Bantam BRC) was built for the Department of the Army by American Bantam in Butler, Pennsylvania, followed by two other competing prototypes produced by Ford and Willys-Overland.
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival - Butler County Tourism
The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is a tribute event for the father of all jeeps, the history behind it, the people who created it, and its birthplace, Butler Pennsylvania. The event provides Jeep enthusiasts with on and off-road experiences to embrace the …