The vehicles of our members
Among the members of Univem Association, many have their own vehicles. Here are some examples.
The Dieppe Jeep (August 19, 1942)
Under pressure from the Germans, Stalin asked Churchill to open a second front in the west. The Allies chose Dieppe for the proximity with England. But a lack of preparation and contingencies have made this raid a bloody failure. No bombing of enemy positions to avoid damage to the harbor, unexpected encounter with a convoy…
The media is talking about us
On a regular basis, our vehicles, our members or our activities appears in the press or on online reports. Here are some examples.
An outstanding model maker : “Lulu”
We are lucky to count in our members an original and very clever model maker : Lulu. He can make models of an astonishing fidelity as well as models with a strong touch of humor. In that case, he reveals an undeniable talent as a sculptor. Having made many models for many members of our association,…
Some VIP visit us…
Sometimes the association is welcomed by some VIP, sometimes some VIP visit us in our premises. Hugues Auffray, a well known and very popular singer in France, has been a member of our association for great many years : Hugues is found of these American vehicles. He comes regularly to visit us and did not…
European Heritage Days 2020
With the Corona crisis the world is currently living, we decided very late to organize an open day for the 2020 European Heritage Days. So for this year, no rides in vehicles or food stall, very few advertising and also, as a consequence, fewer public! Outside, several big vehicles were exhibited. Inside, we focused on…
2020 Versailles’ “Forum des associations”
Every year, the city of Versailles holds an event gathering every association of the city that present what they do to the public. UNIVEM was there, with a lot of heavy vehicles: 3 Half-Tracks, Ford M8, Diamond T M20, Ward-La-France M1A1, International M425 and its semi trailer, GMC CCKW Workshop, a Dodge Command-Car and some Jeeps.…
Restoration of the 2nd Diamond T 981
UNIVEM already had a Diamond T 981, but at one point, the engine was unusable because of a crack. But luckily, another Diamond T 981 was found and bought in May 2018. This truck had already been restored many years ago. The truck participated as is for the event “La Locomotion en fête” in June…
Gathering of classic cars in Meudon 2020
Again, UNIVEM was invited by the “Vincennes en Anciennes” association (an association of classic cars) to attend the arrival of their famous event, the “Traversée de Paris”: hundreds of classic cars driving through Paris on Sunday morning. The finish line being in the castle of Meudon, which is on the edge of a wooded plateau, that…
Liberation of Le Bourget 2020
At the end of August, UNIVEM went to Le Bourget for the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the city. Two Half-Track, two GMC, three Dodge, and half a dozen Jeep came with us. After a ceremony a small parade went through the city streets. After a speech of the Mayor, and the cocktail party,…
Overhaul of the Ford M8
The vehicule was pretty much worn out with problems in the gear box. It needed an overhaul. A complete renovation/restoration has been undertaken after an event in Bastogne in December 2009: engine, transmission, wheel hubs, braking system with its Hydrovac assistance, electricity… Almost everything has been taken apart, checked, renovated or replaced. October 15, 2016: First…
Liberation of Versailles 2020
On the 25th August 2020, the city of Versailles commemorated the 76 Anniversary of its liberation. UNIVEM brought four vehicles : the freshly restored M8 Armored car, and also the M5 Half-Track, a Dodge Command Car and a Jeep.
GMC DUKW 353 #2
History The first prototype was designed on the basis of GMC AFKWX (Cab Over Engine). It is is a threesome that presided over its development: Rod Stephens Jr. of the firm Sparkman & Stephens Inc. who was designer of yachts, Dennis Puleston, an English navigator who resided in the US and Frank W. Speir, a…
75th Anniversary of Victory Day in Europe
75 years ago on the 8th May 1945, following the German surrender, Victory in Europe was declared, and war was over. 75 years later, because of the unseen before Covid-situation, commemorations can’t be held as usually. Thus, virtual tributes are paid all across the internet. We would also like to pay homage to all this…
Rétromobile 2020
UNIVEM was there for the 45th Retromobile, in Paris, one of the biggest vintage vehicle show in the world. This year again, the stand was shared with the Saumur Tank Museum. The theme was about the 1940 Battle of France. We brought the Laffly / V15T while they brought a newly restored Somua S35 and…