1942 Dodge Command Car W56

The Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge and Fargo during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars.They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series vehicles. WC was a Dodge model code: W for 1941 and C for half-ton rating. The C code was retained for the 3/4 ton and 1-1/2 ton 6×6 Dodges.The WC56 Truck, Command Reconnaissance, 3/4 ton, 4x4 w/o Winch Dodge (G502) was a command and reconnaissance vehicle akin to a large Willys Jeep. It did not prove popular as it was heavier and not as maneuverable as the Jeep, and its distinctive profile made it a target. There were 21,156 built.Length: 13 ft 10 in / 4,22 mHeight: 6 ft 9 in / 2,07 mWeight: 5,335 lb / 2 420 kgWidth: 6 ft 7 in / 2,00 mPayload: 1,750 lb / 800 kg