1963 AMC M422A1 Mighty Mite

Year: 1963 Make: AMC Model:M422A1 It is finished in green and powered by an air-cooled 1. 8L V4 paired with a four-speed manual transmission linked with a dual-range transfer case and limited-slip front and rear differentials. Featuring an aluminum body, independent suspension, and inboard-mounted drum brakes, the M422 was designed for helicopter airlift using the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw and other military helicopters of the era. This Mighty Mite is now offered on dealer consignment in New York with a bill of sale. The Mighty Mite was the first US-built military vehicle of its type with an aluminum body and weight characteristics that enabled airlifting via helicopter. This A1 variant is finished in green with yellow United States Marine Corps lettering, and it is equipped with a louvered hood, a folding windshield, lifting rings, and a pintle hitch. Ventilated 16â?³ steel wheels are mounted with 6. 00-series Denman NDT tires. The independent suspension utilizes leaf springs with a front leading-arm and rear trailing-arm setup. Braking is provided by inboard drums mounted on the differential housings.