Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Historic Military Vehicle (HMV) Collectors Have you made any promises to your self about your hobby to fulfill in 2018? It isn’t too late, but there is a trick to ensure your resolutions are successful: Start with … More
Tag Archives: Military Vehicles
Living with Large HMVs
You are a caretaker now! by Steve Turchet In keeping with “The Year Of The Deuce,” an article about owning and maintaining large historic military vehicles (“HMVs”) is in order. The biggest vehicle I ever owned was a 1966 Euclid … More
It’s not “All about me!”
IT’S NOT “ALL ABOUT ME” Forgive me if this rambles, but the adrenaline is still flowing through my system. A person whom I had regarded as a friend of the hobby just called me to tell me how he walked … More
Military convoy on display Sept. 24 in Springfield, MO
Springfield, Missouri – More than 60 retired military vehicles dating as far back as WWI are touring Route 66 this fall and will make a stop in Springfield to allow the public a chance to see them. The Military Vehicle Preservation … More
IronPlanet Holds Four Day End-of-Quarter Online Auctions
PLEASANTON, CA – IronPlanet®, an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, announced multi-day, end-of-quarter online auctions. The Ritchie Bros.-owned company will kick-off the events with three days of GovPlanet sales, featuring an “All-Humvee” auction as … More
Oregon bill to provide special interest designation to military vehicles signed into law
Legislation (S.B. 645) to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle … More
Germans, Belgians Land in Lithuania for NATO Deployment
The first group of German and Belgian troops arrived in Lithuania on January 24, 2017, part of a NATO move to reinforce its eastern flank in a bid to deter a militarily resurgent Russia. A contingent of German officers landed in … More
Historic Military Vehicle Ignition Systems Part II
by Steve Turchet Trouble shooting and tune-up Part One of this article (MVM, no. 184, October 2016) covered the operating principles of internal combustion engines and the various components of their ignition systems, both magneto and battery. Since most common … More
Don’t wanna be kicked by this mule!
by Silvio Iacuone In April 2015, Nick Denardo trailered two vehicles to the Military Transport Associations rally held at the fairgrounds in Sussex, N.J. In addition to a 2001 John Deere Military “Gator,” he planned to display his recently restored … More
Connecticut town gets beloved ‘tank’ back
Armored personnel carrier served as memorial A “tank” is installed as a memorial in Branford, Conn. Pictured from left: Capt. Kip Miller, Troop C 1st Squad 265th Calvary Commander; Tom Sudac, who was chair of the dedication committee; Mrs. Robert … More