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    General Patton’s WWII Dodge WC-57 Command Car for sale

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    General Patton’s WWII Dodge WC-57 Command Car for sale

    Will go under the hammer in June in Auburn, Indiana and is offered at no reserve


    Published:  April 09, 2020 10:17 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor
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    George Patton is considered one of the most successful combat generals in US history. He was the first officer assigned to the Tank Corps in WWI and during WWII, he helped lead the Allies to victory in the invasion of Sicily, and was instrumental to the liberation of Germany from the Nazis. Now, 75 years since his death, his Dodge WC-57 Command Car has popped up for sale. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    Produced for the US army between 1942 and 1945, it the predecessor of the post-war civilian Dodge Power Wagon. This one was modified for General Patton to use during World War II. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    Customised in England in 1944 to Patton’s specifications, it has to be one of the most interesting vehicles that have come up for sale. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    Some of the modifications include front and rear armor plating, sirens, horns and metal flags and stars... Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    Perhaps the most interesting addition was a .30 cal machine gun - with his favourite ivory handle - to return fire against enemy troops. It also has a rail behind the front seats so that he could hold on to it while standing to address his men. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    It was powered by Dodge’s simple but reliable six-pot motor. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    It will go under the hammer at the WorldWideAuctioneers event scheduled to take place between June 11 and 14, at the Kruse Plaza in Auburn, Indiana. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers
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    This incredible piece of history is being offered at no reserve and is likely fetch a fortune given its ties to the General. Image Credit: Worldwide auctioneers

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