The Bantam BRC-40 -- it’s the vehicle that made Jeep possible. Many of us will never get to see one in person, and if we do, it’ll probably be behind glass or rope at some museum. But we found one ...

Bantam's BRC upgrade was well liked by testers, and although less powerful than the Willys, it was agile and reliable. Production began on March 31, 1941 and continued until the end of November. A ...

It's hard to deny that Jeep is the cornerstone of four-wheeling in America and much of the world. Its vehicular roots go back to a humble and hastily contrived vehicle that changed the face of the ...

The all-American jeep has its roots in the old British Austin Motor Company by way of Pennsylvania. If you're thinking, that can't be, stay with me. It will all make sense in the end, as we untangle ...

The '41 BRC used the same Continental Y-112 engine as the previous Bantams, though it is listed as the BY4112 (the "B" for "Bantam Special") in literature. The Y-Series saw use in tractors, power ...