Danish Army W300M Dodge Power Wagon

Between 1962 and 1967, the Danish Army acquired 600 US-supplied, military versions of Dodge Power Wagon chassis (also known as the M601 or T137 series) which it fitted with mission-specific bodies

Marvin Dahlke imported this ex-Danish Army W300M, still in its original military configuration. John Adams-Graf photo

Everyone dreams of driving through the country and spotting a hint of olive drab hidden in a barn. Marvin Dahlke did just that during a trip to Denmark. What he spotted turned out to be this ex-Danish Army W300M, still in its original military configuration.

Between 1962 and 1967, the Danish Army acquired 600 US-supplied, military versions of Dodge Power Wagon chassis which it fitted with mission-specific bodies.
The specialized Power Wagon export military chassis (also known as the M601 or T137 series) could be fitted with a Braden winch.
Cab configuration on the Danish version is the same on the M601.
The Danish Army added its own markers.

Between 1962 and 1967, the Danish Army acquired 600 US-supplied, military versions of Dodge Power Wagon chassis which it fitted with mission-specific bodies. In addition to the standard cargo body as pictured here, variations include a command and control vehicle; ambulance; office van; electronic warfare vehicle; direction finder vehicle; radio-relay vehicle and a tele-type van. Each truck could be fitted with a winch.

Marvin decided to leave the truck in its original, as-found, unrestored condition—truly a 'barn find'!
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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.