These were “Chet’s Jeeps”

After selling his collection of WWII vehicles, Iola, Wisc., resident Chet Krause set out to form a premier military Jeep collection.

When the founder of Krause Publications, "Chet" Krause sold his collections of historic military vehicles, a ripple went through the hobby. "Could Chet be getting out?" was the question most often heard. Those who know Chet, though, know that he does everything with a plan.

His plan at the time: To establish a "Jeep study collection" which would contain an example of each major step in the evolution of the U.S. military 1/4-ton 4x4 truck. Three years later, Chet proudly displayed the collection of Jeeps. Military Vehicles Magazine is honored to share the collection with its readers.

1941 Willys MA
1941 Ford GP 4-wheel steer
1941 Willys MB (slat grille; DoD, 12-12-41)
1942 Willys MB (stamped grille)
1942 GPW (script; DoD, 7-16-42)
1942 GPW (non-script)
Amphibious GPA
1950 Willys M38
1950 Willlys CJV35U
1953 Willys Overland M38A1C
1954 Willys M38
1960 Ford M151
1960 AMC M422
1961 AMC M422A1
1963 Ford M151A1
1967 M151 Minesweeper
1969 AM General M151A2
1969 AM General M718A1
1969 AM General M718 and 1969 AM General M718A1
1954 Willys M170
1969 Ford M825
1969 AM General M825A1
1970 Jeep Corporation M38A1-CDN3 configured as M38A1C
"Chester's Light Artillery"

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John Adams-Graf ("JAG" to most) is the editor of Military Trader and Military Vehicles Magazine. He has been a military collector for his entire life. The son of a WWII veteran, his writings carry many lessons from the Greatest Generation. JAG has authored several books, including multiple editions of Warman's WWII Collectibles, Civil War Collectibles, and the Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms. He is a passionate shooter, wood-splitter, kayaker, and WWI AEF Tank Corps collector.