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WWII Jeep Returns to Toledo

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Vittorio Argento drives an original Willys MB (Jeep) that he brought from Italy to the Willys-Overland factory site in Toledo on Monday, June 3, 2013. The vehicle was built on the site in 1943. One of the original smokestacks from the factory is behind the vehicle.

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Vittorio Argento sits in an original Willys MB (Jeep) that he brought from Italy.

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An original Willys MB (Jeep).

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Vittorio Argento, left, presents Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority president Paul Toth, center, and Toledo Mayor Mike Bell with gifts.

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A nomenclature placard in an original Willys MB (Jeep).

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The interior of an original Willys MB jeep.

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Vittorio Argento sits in an original Willys MB (Jeep).

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Toledo Mayor Mike Bell checks out an original Willys MB (Jeep).

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