jdmcm Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 As the above says, am sitting here in Canada and wondering about vehicles we rarely or never see here...Cromwell's, Comets, Churchills etc. Are there still projects like that around the UK or has it become like Sherman's in North America where almost everything is spoken for, beyond repair (and that seems to be a constantly changing definition) or priced into the stratosphere? Was looking for some words of wisdom from the tracked types in the UK and in the know. Regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 there are plenty of projects out there still in uk or nearby, infact i'm trying to get a friend to buy one as we speak (we need more ww2 british armour) as to price £25k should get you started in the right direction. if you want one let me know and I will make some enquiries. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmcm Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks Rick, PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 What sort of tank takes your fancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmcm Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Honestly they all hold a fascination for me, the Sherman is my main focus and I have 4 here now in various states of restoration, but British armor is a whole different ball game... I have always tried to keep the vehicles I own down to a size I can transport myself on my own equipment, that has held pretty good until this year with a Chinese Type 69 joining the stable...but the Cromwell, the Comet, Valentine, Churchill...all very intriguing and after watching many of you on the forum with your projects my interest has piqued...and of course with our economy and dollar on rather aggressive slide...now is the time that makes the least sense, but with some projects heading south in trade for US greenbacks I am looking to investigate the possibility of a British tank...sure would be a unique cornerstone to a collection in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 With the Canadians being a manufacturer and user of Churchills you might be in a good position to locate parts over there. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 With the Canadians being a manufacturer and user of Churchills you might be in a good position to locate parts over there. Just a thought. I did not know that Churchills were manufactured in Canada..... Please enlighten us upon this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I thought they were? Maybe I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I thought they were? Maybe I'm wrong. Lauren, You are probably thinking of Valentine tanks, which were also built in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ah, thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 We (The Brits) did ask the Canadians to build us Crusaders which at the time were the latest thing. When they got the drawings they were very unimpressed and the final compromise was the 'Medium Tank M3 (Canadian)' which became the Ram, sometimes designated 'Medium Tank M4 A5'. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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