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	1944 White M16-A1 Half Track This half track started life in 1944 as an M15-A1 and went through an arsenal rebuild in September 1953 by Bowen-McLaughlin Inc. to be totally rebuilt and converted to an M16-A1 with quad mount. The quad mounts in excellent working order as well as the Little Joe Generator and comes with 4 dummy 50 caliber guns and original WWII Tombstone feed cans plus canvas and lots of spares. Nicely redone, complete with new tracks, instruments, data plates etc. Price: $55,000.00 Location: Bedford, KY 40006 (30 miles N.E. of Louisville, KY )
	WWII M5A1 Stuart Tank History of This M5A1 This M5A1 Stuart Tank that Fred Ropkey is offering for sale was sold by the United States government to the Canadian government during World War II. It was then sold by the Canadian government to Portugal. In the early 1980s Southeastern Equipment Co. of Augusta, GA purchased all of the M5A1 tanks from the Portuguese government and imported them into the United States through the Port of Charleston, S.C. Fred and the owners of Southeastern Equipment Co. went to inspect the tanks before they cleared customs. Fred personally inspected every tank in the shipment. He chose this particular one for its overall originality and completeness. He believes he got the "pick of the litter." When the Canadian government took possession of the tanks, they painted the interior silver, over the existing white. This was the practice for both Canada and the U.K. The tank's interior is original in all aspects with no rust. The suspension is in excellent condition. It has been seen in documentaries, parades through downtown Indianapolis and air shows with the Confederate Air Force. Since Fred purchased the tank, it has always been stored and displayed inside a Ropkey Armor Museum building. NOTE : There is a Breach Ring available separately that can be sold with this Tank if the buyer is interested. This vehicle is being offered for $210,000.00 FIRM. Location : Ropkey Armor Museum, Crawfordsville, Ind. 47933 SOLD
	Two fully restored French Puteaux 1937 Anti -Tank Cannons Professionally converted to .50 caliber shooters. BATF demilled for 25mm. Recently exhibited at various military shows and currently on exhibit at an Indiana military museum. Cannons have custom machined full length .50 caliber barrel inserts and are fully functional. Cannons fire with great accuracy. Also included is a custom machined stainless steel shell that can be loaded with black powder and shotgun primer. Generates a great amount of smoke and noise when fired. Guns have all matching parts. Cameo paint design. Weighs only 700 pounds and is easily trailered by a jeep or other vehicles. The French 25mm SA.L Model 1937 was an improvement on the 25mm Model 1934. These anti-tank guns served France up to the German invasion of 1940. They were captured and used by Germany and its allies including Vichy France and Finland. In German service, the cannon was designated 2,5cm PAK 113. These cannons were in service in the North African Campaign and in the Finnish war with the Soviet Union. During transport, the shield folds forward and locks in place by a coil spring and handle. The 25mm is fitted with both iron sights and and optical scope. The 25mm SA.L 1937 has several unique features. The tube is fitted with a single baffle muzzle brake plus a flash hider. There is an exposed spring around the tube. This is part of the Hydro-Spring Recoil Mechanism. During setting up to fire, the wheels lift up, lock in place and a steel dish pad under the axel drops down giving the cannon three points of contact including the two spades on the split rails and the pad. Two men can easily emplace the cannon due to its light weight. Elevation and Traversing handles are within easy reach with the trigger and safety located on the elevation handle grip. These cannons appear to have been imported into the US from Finland over 60 years ago. In addition to the Puteaux oval serial plate, there is a Finnish plate on each split rail. Caliber - 25mm(0.98 in) Length of tube - 1925mm (75.8in) Traverse - 37 degrees Elevation - -10 degrees to +26 degrees Weight - 310kg (683 Lbs) Muzzle velocity - 900m/s (2950 ft/sec) Maximum range - 1800mm (1970 yds) Shell Weight - 0.32kg (0.7 Lbs) Price: $16,500.00 Each. Location : Anderson, Ind. 46012
	1943 Sherman M4-A1 Duplex Drive This Sherman Tank sank off the coast of Normandy France at Omaha Beach on June 6 th. 1944. This Tank along with several artifacts were recovered in 1974, only 2 others have been recovered for a total of 3. There were 32 Sherman Duplex Drives to go ashore, 31 were launched and 29 sank and the 2 that made it in were destroyed in combat. It is an extremely rare piece of Military History that is being offered as what it is, a Historic artifact in as found condition. The asking price is the appraised value which was done for the U.S. Army by Dick Schuster several years ago. Price: $595,000.00 Tanks location : Port En Bessin, Normandy France Click the link below to learn more about the Duplex Drive Shermans. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2016280.stm
	Duplex Drive Sherman Tank Turret & Propellers Authentic Duplex Drive Sherman Tank Turret & Propellers from the 741st. Tank Batallion Sherman lost on the morning of D-Day ; recovered in the mid-70's Ideal for Museum or Private Collector. Price: $97,500.00 Location: Port En Bessin, Normandy France
	FV432MKII (2/2) latest model revision released. Has all the late model improvements such as the low profile outer door cover for the NBC filtration unit, hydraulically driven cooling fans, latest updated K60 Rolls power pack, low hours and fully refurbished and serviced. Vehicle was completely taken apart and had a no expense spared full restoration inside and out. Everything was either replaced with NOS parts or rebuilt as needed to put it back to as-new condition. Just to name a few of the items that are new....new tracks, track pads, drive sprockets, road wheels, periscopes, radios, intercom units, lights, turn lamps, seats, driver harness, wiring harnesses, brake bands, fluids filters and service items and too many other small items to list. The photos speak for themselves. The vehicle has always been kept in a climate controlled warehouse since restoration and is in the condition as shown in the photos. Price: $65,000.00 Location: Louisville, KY
	1964 Alvis Saracen Armored Car 6X6 Recent sand blast and paint, Runs Good, Interior could use some minor work Most options are on or in vehicle, Wheel base is 10' 10" Length 15' 11" width 8'3" height 8' Wgt.22,400 Lbs. Price: $27,500.00 NOW $23,500.00 Location : Redding, Conn. 06875
	1943 WWII M5-A1 Stuart Light Tank SN 5094 RN 3048206 Built by Cadillac; it has one new engine, one rebuilt engine, NOS transmissions, rebuilt fuel pumps, rebuilt carburetors, NOS distributors with electronic ignition modules added, working NOS SRC 528 radio and intercom system including head phones and mics, the radiators where redone, it has a new transfer case cooler, new periscopes, new telescope, plus other miscellaneous parts. It was completely sandblasted and epoxy primed and the inside was painted with white urethane paint, the outside is painted enamel 319 Combat flat. We have all the turret hydraulics but they were not installed to include a rebuilt electric motor, NOS turret transfer pump and NOS gyro stabilizer pump. We also have new road wheels that are not installed as well and 95% of the interior boxes. We are missing the ready box under the main gun, a grenade box on the lower hull and two boxes that go on each side of the turret guards. Also included is the hull ventilator, but it still needs restored. The rear bustle box is also included but needs restored also; it runs excellent, shifts correctly, all electrical items work and has been completely rewired. The tank has been driven on the road and it will run 35MPH in high gear. There is also a registered Breech Ring and other accessories for it if the buyer is interested. Price: $267,500.00 Location: Central Ohio
	1969 Cadillac Gage V-100Commando Model M 706 E2 (Air Force Model) Fully restored in 2006, beautiful condition in and out, complete as shown and everything works. Price: ~~$79,500.00~~ NOW $72,500.00 Location Chicago, Illinois
	1968 V-100 Cadillac Gage M706-A2 ( Dual Model ) beautiful recent full restoration. Price: ~~$79,500.00~~ NOW $72,500.00 Location : Chicago.
	1943 WWII US M5 Stuart Tank. A very complete good running and operating Stuart, has lots of extras, everything works and it is driven weekly, This is not a trailer queen but a good usable all original piece of Armor. Price: $245,000.00 Location : Cal.
	British FV-432 Armored Full Tracked Carrier This is a nice FV-432 Very complete, very original and runs great. It has the K60 Rolls Royce m/f 6 cyl. 240 bhp. engine and a GM Allison 6F1R Auto. It is 16' 9" long X 9' 3"wide X 6' 2" high and weighs approx. 30,000 lbs. Ground pressure is 11.3 lbs per sg. in. Price ~~$32,500.00~~ NOW $29,500.00 Location : Murrieta, Cal. 92562
	Saracen 6 X 6 Armored Personnel Carrier Model FV603 ( Alvis ) This is a nice clean , original ,good running Saracen. It has the Rolls Royce B 80 MK.3 8 Cyl. engine, The wheel base is 10' 10" and it is 15' 11" long, 8' 3" wide, and 8' high. Wgt. is 22,400 lbs. and seats a crew of 12 .It is nicely outfitted and ready to go. Price: ~~$31,000.00~~ NOW28,000.00 Location: Murrieta, Cal.92562
	M45-C 50 Cal. Quad Mount with M-55 Matching Trailer This is a very nice looking M45-C Quad mount with its matching M-55 trailer, very complete and in working condition along with the little joe generator. It is in excellent mechanical and physical condition as you can see from the photos. Price: $16,500.00 Location : Ft. Collins, Co.
	1943 Ford M8 APC 6 wheel drive Armored Car. This is a very nice and very complete older restoration, some minor upgrades have been done such as the hydraulic accelerator replaced with a mechanical one Etc. Runs good everything works , a real nice piece of US fighting History Price$69,500.00 Location : Cal. Totally repainted in July 2008
	Fox high speed armored recon tank Fox high speed armored recon tank, only 160 total hours. Recently restored, with fresh paint and service. Light weight aluminum armored vehicle. Retired from British army in the late 80"s and imported into the U.S. Top speed 68 mph 85% tread on tires Power steering. Crew of 3. Original cannon and demil loader included in sale. Search light and orange flashing convoy light. Fresh set of batteries. Extra bins, camo netting, original tow lines and original service tool kit with specialty tools. Spare parts for future servicing, brakes, filters, light bulbs etc. Turn key vehicle with no known issues, perfect for parades, advertising and display. Runs on normal regular unleaded fuel, parts can be obtained locally for motor as it shares most parts with auto's. If you want to get attention in spades this vehicle is the one for you, without the drawbacks of tracked armored vehicles. Has been kept in inside storage only, and maintained by in house mechanic. Used for corporate advertising and trade shows for life after vehicle was retired from British Military. Fox can be registered for street use if so desired. Price: ~~$39,500.00~~ $36,999.00 Location Chicago Can be towed by normal 2500 or 3500 truck, with 12,000 pound capacity trailer. Heavy duty freshly serviced w/new tires Trail King trailer available with sale. Set up to carry the fox currently, but can carry much heavier armor if desired. Trailer available to purchaser of Fox for special Price of $6500.00 not available separately. Location: Chicago, Illinois
	1978 FMC M548 6Ton Tracked Cargo Carrier Has 504 original miles and 100 original hours. It is powered by a Detroit 6V53 diesel engine with Allison automatic transmission. It starts at the first push of the button and runs like new as you would expect. Cab carries a driver and 3 passengers. It is an all aluminum hull so you will never be doing rust repair. It is designed to swim as it is. Weight is around 28,000 pounds. Overall height is 107 inches, overall width is 106 inches with track shroud, 100 inches w/o shrouds, overall length is 227 inches. Top speed is rated at 38 miles/hour and the cruising range is 300 miles. The M548 is still in US Military service and is a member of the M113 APC family of vehicles. The .50 cal machine gun and it's mount are not for sale or included in the sale of this machine. The ring mount is bolted to the vehicle and sells with it. Some of the other optional equipment include the fiberglass cab cover, cab personnel heater (not working), rifle mounts (M14 rifles not included), new insulated cargo cover, material handling kit, 20,000 pound front winch with snatch block. This vehicle is equipped with infrared driving lights for use with night vision goggles. The machine is equipped with one portable fire extinguisher and an in vehicle fire suppression system (all operational). The machine was painted in 2006 and was on display at the MVPA Convention in Dayton, Ohio. I think you will not find a nicer or more original and complete M548 anywhere. Tracks and pad are all in very good condition. Pioneer tools, track jacks, and a set of manuals are included. Spare parts to include but not limited to: transmission, transfer, brakes steer cylinders, road wheels, track sections track pads, seat cushions, soft top cab bows, filters, windshields, u-joints wiper motors, sprocket rubber pads etc. Price: $44,000.00 Location: Central Ohio
	1961 M113 / XM 734 APC built by FMC There were less than 200 of this variation of the M113 APC built . The main difference being the gun ports and vision blocks in the sides and rear loading ramp. The ACAV kit includes the cupola shields and gun mount ,plus a shield and mount on each side of the roof hatch.It is powered by a Chrysler model 361 Gas engine . Vehicle is in excellent shape , runs great exterior has been sandblasted , primed with zinc chromate and painted with the correct 24087 paint of that time period. It comes with an extra set of tracks and a half set of pads plus belly armor and swim skirts . It has very few miles on tracks and pads . Extremely rare and very desirable Armored Vehicle Price: $65,000.00 Location: Brevard , NC