1941 Dodge WC-21 Weapons Carrier

Description

Building off of the approval of the 1940 VC series, Dodge improved their half-ton four-wheel drive trucks for 1941 with the WC. With a function-over-form approach, the WC-21 featured a simple slat-style grille and redesigned fenders to prevent mud from collecting and hindering forward progress. The chassis was lengthened to aid in overlanding performance. A total of 38 different models of WC trucks were built, with 30 of them featuring four-wheel drive. These trucks ranged from closed cab pickups, command cars, radio cars, ambulances, telephone maintenance, or open cab pickups. Unlikely to be seen on roads today, the WC-21 Weapons Carries is a unique vehicle that would be welcome at any military gathering or World War II reenactment.

The Military Collection

The five military trucks on offer today all come from a single collection that is focused on preserving military history. This selection of trucks served vital roles with the US Military in both theaters of World War II. Today they are offered in restored condition, eager to partake in a parade, reenactment, or any other gathering of military vehicles. 

Highlights

• Per the owner, this Dodge was restored in 1999 with ‘NOS’ or original parts where possible and has been on static display since 

• Open cab weapons carrier variant of the Dodge WC half-ton truck

• Equipped with the correct type ‘T-211’ 230 cu-in flathead inline-six-cylinder generating 90-horsepower

• An earlier predecessor to the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles sharing a large parts commonality among the numerous variants

• Unlike common-issued Jeeps, which were outfitted in the field, these Dodge trucks were purpose-built in the factory for their role

• Maximum cruising speed of 55 with a maximum range of 240 miles thanks to the 30-gallon fuel tank

• Displaying only 114 miles

Features

• Weight: 4,440 lb

• Length: 181 in

• Width: 76 in

• Height with top: 88 in

• Wheelbase: 116 in

• Payload: 1,300 lb

• Hydraulic 11-inch brake drums on the front, 14-inch on the rear

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Single-speed transfer case

• Canvas roof covering the driver and load compartment

• Military blackout markers and tail lights

Included

• Shovel

• Axe

• Pick axe

• Jerry can

Ownership History

This WC-21 Weapons Carrier was purchased by the seller locally in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area in 2019. Following the completion of the restoration, the truck is said to remain in superb condition and be a strong running example.