Ever wanted to own a tank?

CaptainRamius · 02-02-16, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Backyard? If I had a tank, I'd live in it

Like a camper. Just replace the seats and machinery with beds and a tv, maybe a hot tub in the back too.

Eichhörnchen · 02-02-16, 07:21 AM

A friend used to own an Austin Champ, like this one:

He wasn't a military buff, however, just a hippy.

CaptainRamius · 02-02-16, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

He wasn't a military buff, however, just a hippy.

Well, the ending ruined the image. Thanks

Commander Wallace · 02-02-16, 09:36 AM

I seem to recall there was a post here in the forum where a German citizen had a tank and some other equipment from WW2 stored in his basement or barn. It was hauled away . I thought that if it had been demilitarized, it should not have been taken provided he was the rightful owner.

Rockstar · 02-02-16, 09:43 AM

My neighbor owned a '68 Cadillac Eldorado. Does that count?

Commander Wallace · 02-02-16, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

My neighbor owned a '68 Cadillac Eldorado. Does that count?

That's not a tank, that's a boat .

CaptainRamius · 02-02-16, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

I seem to recall there was a post here in the forum where a German citizen had a tank and some other equipment from WW2 stored in his basement or barn. It was hauled away . I thought that if it had been demilitarized, it should not have been taken provided he was the rightful owner.

Yeah, it was on the news here in Germany...2-3 months ago, I believe.

August · 02-02-16, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainRamius

Yeah, it was on the news here in Germany...2-3 months ago, I believe.

What ever happened? We just got the initial reports then nothing. Did he get his property back?

Oberon · 02-02-16, 12:49 PM

It's probably still going through the courts, I doubt he'll get it back though, I think it's going to go to a museum though rather than be scrapped. The Bundeswehr are de-weaponising it first though, probably replacing the machine guns with broom-handles as seems the rage in the German army at the moment.

CaptainRamius · 02-02-16, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by August

What ever happened? We just got the initial reports then nothing. Did he get his property back?

I'm pretty sure that he won't get it back.
I think he got arrested (No suprise) and the Bundeswehr had to come and confiscate all the weapons, or anything capable of loading/firing a round.

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,495 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Austin "Champ" A friend used to own an Austin Champ, like this one: He wasn't a military buff, however, just a hippy. __________________

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,332 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I seem to recall there was a post here in the forum where a German citizen had a tank and some other equipment from WW2 stored in his basement or barn. It was hauled away . I thought that if it had been demilitarized, it should not have been taken provided he was the rightful owner.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	My neighbor owned a '68 Cadillac Eldorado. Does that count?

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	It's probably still going through the courts, I doubt he'll get it back though, I think it's going to go to a museum though rather than be scrapped. The Bundeswehr are de-weaponising it first though, probably replacing the machine guns with broom-handles as seems the rage in the German army at the moment.