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<p>[QUOTE="springfld.arsenal, post: 86697, member: 54"]Our local military vehicle club's newsletter contains this:</p><p><br /></p><p>Gail R. has decided to offer Randy's T55 Russian tank for sale. There are several people including a Wisconsin dealer and aNew York museum who are interested. As of today none of these folks has put any money on the table. Randy has indicated that he would rather see this sold to a local/club member and Gail has indicated that it could be sold at a slightly lower asking price. They are looking at something like $35,000 (the only comparable I could find online was one for $43,500 or sale in Europe and it would take an additional $10-12K for shipping ,customs, and taxes to get it here.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, here are the details as I know them: Late model T55 Russian 44ton Main battle tank, 100mm main gun with torch cut breech, V12 diesel engine with compressed air starting system, good tracks and bogies, minimal rust, all equipment boxes in place. Ran good when delivered with exception of minor adjustment problem with track steering brake. Has Serbian Army markings and looks like it was updated and refurbished by French defense contractor GKN (one of the best in the business). Located at Wilson's Farm in Crownsville, MD. Currently surrounded by poison ivy and probably full of spiders but I am taking care of those problems. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Gail can be contacted during the week during regular business hours at their auto repair shop in Silver Spring.</p><p><br /></p><p>--------</p><p><br /></p><p>I omitted the personal contact info for Gail's security but if u r seriously interested I will put u in touch. I wanted it but if it comes here wife says she's leaving. I'm still debating.</p><p><br /></p><p>-Spring[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="springfld.arsenal, post: 86697, member: 54"]Our local military vehicle club's newsletter contains this: Gail R. has decided to offer Randy's T55 Russian tank for sale. There are several people including a Wisconsin dealer and aNew York museum who are interested. As of today none of these folks has put any money on the table. Randy has indicated that he would rather see this sold to a local/club member and Gail has indicated that it could be sold at a slightly lower asking price. They are looking at something like $35,000 (the only comparable I could find online was one for $43,500 or sale in Europe and it would take an additional $10-12K for shipping ,customs, and taxes to get it here. Anyway, here are the details as I know them: Late model T55 Russian 44ton Main battle tank, 100mm main gun with torch cut breech, V12 diesel engine with compressed air starting system, good tracks and bogies, minimal rust, all equipment boxes in place. Ran good when delivered with exception of minor adjustment problem with track steering brake. Has Serbian Army markings and looks like it was updated and refurbished by French defense contractor GKN (one of the best in the business). Located at Wilson's Farm in Crownsville, MD. Currently surrounded by poison ivy and probably full of spiders but I am taking care of those problems. Gail can be contacted during the week during regular business hours at their auto repair shop in Silver Spring. -------- I omitted the personal contact info for Gail's security but if u r seriously interested I will put u in touch. I wanted it but if it comes here wife says she's leaving. I'm still debating. -Spring[/QUOTE]
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