16 US M3A1 Light tanks recovered from Brazil to the UK

[Adrian Stevenson]

Read about this here:

M3A1 Stuart tanks

These were once very rare in the UK.

Cheers, Ade.

[packin9]

That's pretty good! They got quite a few! They might be able to invade the mainland again with all that. (just kiddin)

[Adrian Stevenson]

I am told that all 16 tanks have now sold, at about £51,000 / E65,000 each. So despite hard times, some people still have big money to spend on militaria.

Cheers, Ade.

[packin9]

I am told that all 16 tanks have now sold, at about £51,000 / E65,000 each. So despite hard times, some people still have big money to spend on militaria.

Cheers, Ade.

Money makes money. Especially if you have some,a lot. Hard times appear to hurt the middle class in general.

[Neil LW546]

now thats a good barn find!

[Harry Morant]

I don't know why but it just makes me want one

[Nige H]

Also one of the re-enactment groups I've been dealing with in the Philippines really wanted to try to purchase ones of theses, however I think it was well beyond there groups funds.

Nige

[M422A1]

Remarkable! Must be nice to have the money to buy 16 tanks at once! I'm sure they will all go to good homes.
A friend of mine used to have a Stuart in his backyard back in the late 80's. I believe it was an M5 with the sloped front armor. I wish I would have taken pictures of it. I think he sold it for $25,000.

Best Regards,
Mike

[Rick]

Id love one but parking is a real bugger in our area, but i suppose i could double park(one on top of another!!!)

[Fritz38]

Bet he traded those tanks for 16 field lanterns and a box of mosquitoe repellent in the first place...