I am currently reading a fascinating book called 'WW2 Allied Vehicles Military Portfolio 1939-1945 published by Brooklands Books. It is a collection of reprints from such as Motor, Autocar, Liight Car etc. Excellent period stuff on thinggs like Humber, Dingo and all sorts of others. owever my question is this. There is an article dated December 1942 where the correspondent visits te wilds of Wales and conducts an off-road test of what we know as a Ford GPW or Jeep. However, in thhe article and in serveral of the others that I have read, it refers to it being a 'Peep'. It is even entitled 'He rode in a Peep'. Anyone know the origin of this and why it was used?
Question
simonsfotos
I am currently reading a fascinating book called 'WW2 Allied Vehicles Military Portfolio 1939-1945 published by Brooklands Books. It is a collection of reprints from such as Motor, Autocar, Liight Car etc. Excellent period stuff on thinggs like Humber, Dingo and all sorts of others. owever my question is this. There is an article dated December 1942 where the correspondent visits te wilds of Wales and conducts an off-road test of what we know as a Ford GPW or Jeep. However, in thhe article and in serveral of the others that I have read, it refers to it being a 'Peep'. It is even entitled 'He rode in a Peep'. Anyone know the origin of this and why it was used?
Link to comment
Share on other sites
4 answers to this question
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.