The M8 light armored car is a 6×6 armored car produced by the Ford Motor Company during World War II. It was used from 1943 by United States and British forces in Europe and the Pacific until the end of the war. [1][page needed] The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2024 still remained in service with some countries.

The M8 Greyhound was thought to be far more capable, as a fighting machine, than the M3 Scout Car and half-tracks in service. However, it demonstrated poor off-road capabilities, at least compared to what was expected of it.

This 1943 Ford M8 Armored Car is one of 8,523 examples built between March 1943 and June 1945 and is said to have been deployed to US forces in Germany during World War II. It was reportedly used by the post-war German military and reimported to the US in the 1980s. It was acquired by the current owner approximately three years ago.

2018年6月12日 · Between March 1943 and May 1945, Ford Motor Company built 8,523 M8 armored cars at its plant in St. Paul, Minnesota. After WWII, M8s were used for occupation …

Description, historical background, technical data and pictures of the Ford M8 Armored Car belonging to association Univem.

2021年3月21日 · Ford was the primary defense contractor of all production M8 and M20 vehicles, producing some 15,458 examples into 1945. 11,667 were of the M8 models and 3,791 became the M20 making the Greyhound the most numerous of all …

U.S. ARMY FORD M8 AND M20 ARMORED CARS is a new book from CASEMATE PUBLISHERS. Part of their Casemate Illustrated Special series, it features contemporary photographs and reproductions of technical manual pages, supporting a history of the armored cars from concept and development, through their war service.

The M8 Greyhound was the only armored car that the US military utilized in combat during WWII. While it was originally a response to the US Army’s request for a new anti-tank vehicle, its small 37 mm gun and light armor forced its re-designation as reconnaissance vehicle.

The M8 armored car is a 6 wheel drive (6X6) vehicle powered by a Hercules JXD engine in the rear of the vehicle. The 6 wheel arrangement yields exceptional stability at speeds near 55 MPH, a high speed for an armored vehicle.

2020年6月12日 · The M8 Light Armored Car is a 6×6 armored car produced by Ford during WW II. It was used from 1943 by the U.S. and Britain in Europe and the Far East.