When the founder of Krause Publications, "Chet" Krause sold his collections of historic military vehicles a few years ago, 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 ?-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"