Military Vehicles in the News

The world of military vehicles — historic and modern — is always expanding. We sift through the news to provide you with interesting developments in the military technology, sales, and innovation. 

1939 Mercury Eight Series 99A Estate Car
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Unique Mercury Eight Estate and rare Ford WOA2 head to auction

Screen grab showing the driver's compartment of the submerged DUKW.
8. Amphibious Military Vehicles

U.S. Army DUKW found 67 years later

The 2020 Military Vehicles Collector's Edition calendar
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

Oshkosh Trucks for Israel

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Facebook Friends: October 2019

As vehicles came to shore, troops invaded the “Normandy Beaches” of Conneaut, Ohio, for the 20th Anniversary D-Day reenacment this past August.
4. WWII

D-Day on Lake Erie

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MLT SPOT FOR SALECROP
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This Spot Reaches More than 10,000 people a day.

With tanks driving, trucks racing, and flame throwers flaming, the 2019 MVPA Convention had plenty of “history in motion” this past August. One of the new activities at this year’s Convention was the historic military vehicle (HMV) race held in the arena around the near half-mile dirt track.
6. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports

History Sped Into Motion at the 44th MVPA Convention

Historic military vehicle owners at a stop at Long Trail Microbrewery. The Brewery Encampment is an event that builds club camaraderie.
6. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports

Planning a Military Vehicle 'Brewery Encampment'

Mack Trucks has made deliveries of the Medium Support Vehicle System Standard Military Pattern, or MSVS SMP, to Canada.
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Bulldogs for Canadians!

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2020 Callout to Military Vehicle Vendors, Suppliers, Promotors and Hobby Supporters

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2020 - The Year of General Motors

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2019: The Year of the Military Dodge

The Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicles has achieved initial operational capability. The JLTV will fully replace the Marine Corps’ aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Bustos)
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Marine Corps JLTV Ready to Deploy

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Militaria Collecting 101

Military Trader and Military Vehicles now under Active Interest Media

This vehicle was recently painted, had stars applied, and mounted with a Bren machine gun for the local Fourth of July parade. It won first place!
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Rust-Free Relics

Photo - KC Air Show
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2019 KC Air Show July 6-7 Will Feature U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Photo - Oshkosh Defense
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Javelin & JLTV: Successful Flight Test at Redstone

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SNAFU on the Alaskan Highway

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Jagdpanther takes center stage at the Weld Foundation

A lot of vehicle engine problems can be traced to the gas you use and when you use it.
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Gas Woes

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5. Legislation and Titling Military Vehicles

Minnesota Military Vehicle Bill Eligible for Reconsideration in 2020

Photo - Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
3. Paint, Markings, and Camo for Military Vehicles

New paint scheme for the Me 262 project plane

When Chad Lare’s mid-life crisis hit, he didn’t go out and buy a Corvette. Rather, he revived a childhood dream and bought a tank!
1. Military Vehicle Buyer's Guides

Why Did I Buy My Own Military Tank?

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New Pennsylvania Plates for Veterans and HMVs

Rare Collectors Firearms Auctions "> Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Platinum Barrel Bands and Factory Letter
Firearms and Ordnance

RIAC's May 2019 Premier Firearms Auction Preview

Found in Maine, the Auburn Corbitt revealed traces of Navy gray paint and even a US registration number on the hood.
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Found - The only known military Auburn Corbitt

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New Clues Emerge to the Possible Cause of Hunley's Demise

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Oklahoma Bill Introduced to Create Titling for HUMVEES

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Militaria Collecting 101

Honor Thy Fathers and Mothers

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2020 MVM Calendar Photo Callout

This shows a WWII US Army Jeep spark plug wrench that was originally treated with cosmoline to keep it free of rust until needed by the vehicle operator or mechanic. After a few seconds of blasting with dry ice, the wrench was completely clean with no damage to the original surface.
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Eliminating Cosmoline with Dry Ice

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Vintage T-34 Tanks Return to Russia

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Ohio Humvee Legislation Dies as Legislature Adjourns

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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Coors and Chewing Gum: Keeping the Village Jeep Running

Mark and a young Gunnar Sigrist greet the “new” WC-1 truck upon arrival back in 1998. Gunnar already had the interest in historic military vehicles. This interest has led to a lifetime passion.
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The Future of the Hobby

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$1.69 Billion JLTV Order From U.S. Army

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Calling Military Vehicle Vendors, Service Suppliers, Show Promoters, and Hobby Supporters

1-JAN 1942 Willys MB John Bochnickared
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

All in the Family 1942 Willys MB

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AM General Receives Order for 740 New HMMWVs

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Mack Delivers Medium Support Vehicles to Canada

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USS Beloit, Newest Littoral Combat Ship Honors Wisconsin Manufacturing

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New All-Terrain Tactical Vehicle From Roshel

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Exposure on Strykers Reduced

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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 rebuild for Veterans

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NOVA Joins Expedition Team to Recover Remains of Lost WWII Airmen

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Merkava Upgrade

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Contract to support M-ATVs

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More V-Hulls for Strykers

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BAE Systems, Iveco Win ACV Competition

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Army Contracts for 473 More Bradleys

It took a seven-year effort for several members of the Oregon Central Coast Military Vehicle Group, an MVPA affiliate, to build and open the Oregon Military Museum in Florence on the Oregon coast.
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Club Spotlight: Oregon Coast Military Museum

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Militaria Collecting 101

U.S. Ranked as Having World's Top Military

DAGOR A1
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Polaris Unveils Two Vehicles in the Middle East

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More Hercules M88A2s for the Army

Currently, the armies of the Holland, Germany, Great Britain, and Australia have placed orders for the MRAV
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The Boxer is Ready For Production

BAE Systems has submitted its proposal to the U.S. Army to build and test the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle for use by the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT).
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Competitors Submit Lightweight Vehicle Samples