RIVA DEL GARDA, Italy – During World War II, days before German forces in Italy surrendered, conflict was still strong in the northern area of Italy at Lake Garda. “On April 30, 1945, under the shroud of night, a DUKW … More
Military Vehicles News
National Military History Center sells relics to keep doors open
“Victory Museum” Auction by Scott Taylor One of the biggest historic North American military vehicle auctions in recent years took place at the National Military History Center (formerly known as the “Victory Museum”) in Auburn, Indiana, on December 8, 2012. … More
Drive A Tank grows by 90,000 pounds
KASOTA, Minn. — Drive A Tank, the only venue in the United States where civilians can drive authentic military tanks, has added a Russian-designed T-55AM Main Battle Tank named Red Dawn to its fleet of military vehicles. A symbol of … More
Salvaged Trailer: M100 converted into an artillery ammo trailer
by Dennis Dop Often when things appear to be junk, they can be re-purposed to be a part of your military collections. I took a rusted out WWII M100 trailer and converted it to an ammo trailer to haul blank … More
Notes from the field: Ethanol, Vapor Lock and other Gas Woes
Today’s gas issues have certainly given historic military vehicle (HMV) owners some significant challenges, especially given the prevalence of ethanol in fuel. If ethanol is new to your area, and you are just starting to use it, the first word of caution is: Watch your fuel filters. Ethanol is an excellent cleaner and solvent. Read on to learn more about it. More
2013 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival announces plans
The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival has finalized plans for the third annual event celebrating Butler, Pa., as the birthplace of the Jeep. New this year, the Festival will take place over three full days, June 14-16, 2013, at Cooper’s Lake … More
River in Poland yields a Valentine
British tank was a lend-lease vehicle for Soviets courtesy of łódzkie.NaszeMiasto.pl Vintage tank hunters pulled a Valentine tank from the backwaters of the Warta River in western Poland this past October. Military vehicle collector Jacek Kopczynski of Lodz, led the … More
Bantam BRC-40 Sold: Same owner for 67 years
A Bantam that sold at auction recently was in remarkable condition, considering its role as a work vehicle for more than 67 years on Andrew Miller’s farm near Astoria, Ill. Miller purchased the Bantam Recon car from a government salvage auction at Camp Ellis, Ill., on Aug. 25, 1945.
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Audit: Patriots Point museum doesn’t have money to repair ships
CHARLESTON, S.C. – An audit of the Patriots Point Development Authority finds that, without state or federal funds, the maritime museum on Charleston Harbor won’t be able to maintain its fleet. The Patriots Point museum, however, insists it can. The … More
Historic MV sale generates $2.9M for National Military History Center
Auctions America concluded its 2012 auction season on a positive note on the weekend, helping the historic National Military History Center (NMHC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, in Auburn, Indiana, sell more than 80 vintage military vehicles as well as a diverse assortment of more than 100 pieces of priceless war memorabilia at no reserve. Featuring the largest group of full and half-track military items ever offered at public auction, the five-hour sale captured the attention of the global collector community, generating $2,976,605 hammer in sales before a packed house. More