1942 Dodge WC-56 command car in General George Patton's museum army vehicle in Kentucky USA

The 1942 Dodge WC-56 Command Car is one of the most iconic vehicles associated with General George S. Patton.

Known for his philosophy that commanders should be highly visible to their troops, Patton frequently utilized Dodge command cars as mobile speech platforms and field transports throughout his World War II campaigns.

The "Patton Style" Look: Many surviving 1942 WC-56 vehicles displayed in museums or private collections worldwide have been meticulously restored as "Patton Tributes". They are custom-fitted with front and rear three-star general identification signs, sirens, horns, and a metal rail behind the front seats—modeled after the exact configurations Patton used to steady himself while standing to address his troops.