robin craig Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Has no one else noticed this one for sale? In the vehicles section for sale http://www.marcusglenn.com/ Stock number MG 10810 notice anything? R Edited May 25, 2011 by robin craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Has no one else noticed this one for sale? In the vehicles section for sale http://www.marcusglenn.com/ Stock number MG 10810 notice anything? R Intresting will cost a few £££££'s Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yes, it arrived at Withams a few weeks ago, and was imediatly put inside the big storage hangar, as these things go probably the first of many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelH Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't there a second modernised vehicle that had suffered an explosion at one stage? On the subject of modern vehicles a Jackal frame was also disposed via Withams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I believe they had a 432 that had been modified with everything apart from the engine and steering unit. Seem to remember it was a trial run.. i.e. it had all the new extra Bulldog amour, modified hatches on the glacis plate etc.. but still had its K60. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't there a second modernised vehicle that had suffered an explosion at one stage? On the subject of modern vehicles a Jackal frame was also disposed via Withams. The Jackal frame was bought speculatively by a machinery dealer a mile from us (Gatwick). The owner wants to sell it on to someone who will build it up. - MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 This is a unique FV432 (tick) and it is in civvy hands (tick). http://gulliverstravelsmovie.com/watch-video/5Jkn8brWg1I/timhawkes/tank-limo-the-worlds-only-stretched-tracked-vehicle.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Always wondered about that 'stretch limo' 432.. would love to know how well it drives/turns.. or not.. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Guys , i visited Marcus Glenns establishment recently collecting some kit and spotted the 432 Bulldog in the workshop being dismanteld for cleaning and servicing. I can confirm it is indeed a Mk3 Bulldog, all the paper work on the vehicle relates to "Bulldog" better than that it is a Prototype with all the correct Bulldog parts (engine pack, gearbox, steering box and controls with the little handle bars not tillers and the foot brake) looks to be the same as the production run vehicles. SO does this now make it the only 432 in private hands that complys with road regs having the secondary braking ? The price is apparently £35,000 - having just spoken to a mate in the MOD Bulldog is going to be inservice for a while as yet so i dont think there is going to be a glut in the near futuer. Anyway here are some photos of the units out of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Does the Bulldog engine have a multi-fuel cabability or is it a straight diesel? Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I understand that the chances of this prototype vehicle staying in one piece are slim to nothing. According to sources I have, the company that rebuilds the Bulldog gearboxes is looking to buy this one as a core for rebuilding. If so that will be the only item they will take. The hull will go for scrap in a heartbeat. The cost of a new gearbox is way higher than what is being asked on the website, so either a collector will get a rare vehicle or it will evaporate. Money talks, cash is King, history is nothing. Someone should talk to the Tank Museum at Bovington ASAP and see if they can come up with the cash or its likely to be sold. Failing that maybe we on HMVF should raid the coffee fund tin and buy it, Jack can chip in too, that way he will have a ride for Beltring! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Does the Bulldog engine have a multi-fuel cabability or is it a straight diesel? Jerry Straight diesel - it's a common-or-garden Cummins 6BTA. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Tank Museum informed. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 cummins straight diesal engine Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Straight diesel - it's a common-or-garden Cummins 6BTA. Andy trust me not to read to the end of thread :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 I see Marcus has obviously finished the clean up and it is listed on his website, no connection etc http://www.marcusglenn.com/catalog/viewphoto.php?shoph=10826&phqu=4 R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If it's 95% complete, I wonder what's missing? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Maybe a gun is missing? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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