Cromwell Mk IV Typ F 75 mm von 1944

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Ein hervorragendes Restaurierungsprojekt, das auf einem rollenden Cromwell Mk IV Type F-Fahrgestell mit Getriebe und einem eingebauten (aber nicht angeschlossenen) Dieselmotor basiert. Es bietet dem neuen Besitzer die volle Freiheit, es entweder als originalen Mk IV Type F oder als eine Konfiguration eines ARV aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg zu vervollständigen. In beiden Fällen stellt es eine solide Grundlage für eine authentische Restaurierung dar.

Ort
Nederweert, die Niederlande
Baujahr
1944
Herkunftsland
Vereinigtes Königreich
Hersteller
London, Midland und Schottische Eisenbahnen, English Electric, Leyland Motors, Morris Motors
Typ
Mk IV Type F
Zustand
Teilweise restauriert
Marge-Waren
Ja, Margenware; Keine MwSt. anwendbar
€ 80.750,-
inkl. Provision

Details

Zustand

Angeboten 'wie er ist, dieses Cromwell stellt ein außergewöhnliches Restaurierungsprojekt dar. Derzeit handelt es sich um einen rollenden Rumpf, der mit einem Getriebe ausgestattet ist. Ein Dieselmotor wurde installiert, um das Fahrzeug fahrbar zu machen, obwohl er noch nicht angeschlossen oder getestet wurde.

Dieses Projekt bietet dem neuen Eigentümer die Freiheit, die zukünftige Richtung der Restaurierung zu bestimmen. Eine Möglichkeit besteht darin, es in seiner ursprünglichen Konfiguration als Cromwell Mk IV Typ F, zu vervollständigen und eine Turm zu beschaffen, um es auf den Stand der Kriegszeit zurückzuführen.Gepanzerter Bergungsfahrzeug (ARV); eine Konfiguration, die auch im Zweiten Weltkrieg verwendet wurde.

Welcher Weg auch immer gewählt wird, das Fundament ist stabil und bietet eine hervorragende Grundlage für eine authentische und historisch bedeutende Restaurierung.

Technische Details

Hersteller
London, Midland and Scottish Railway, English Electric, Leyland Motors, Morris Motors
Modell
Mk IV Typ F
Herstellungsdatum
1944
Seriennummer
Unbekannt
Länge
20 Fuß 10 Zoll (6,35 m)
Breite
9 Fuß 6,5 Zoll (2,91 m)
Höhe (mit Turm)
8 Fuß 2 Zoll (2,49 m)
Gewicht
27,6 lange Tonnen (28,0 t)
Max. Geschwindigkeit
40 mph (64 km/h) maximal mit einem Übersetzungsverhältnis von 3,7:1, 25 mph (41 km/h) auf Straßen, 18 mph (29 km/h) im Gelände
Betriebsreichweite
170 Meilen (270 km)
Hauptbewaffnung
Ordnance QF 75 mm
Sekundärbewaffnung
2 × 7,92 mm Besa-Maschinengewehr mit 4.950 Schuss
Motor
Meteor V12 Mk3
Besatzung
5 (Kommandant, Schütze, Lader/Funkoperator, Fahrer, Geschützführer im Bauch)
Panzerung
2,5 Zoll (64 mm) an der Front des Rumpfes, 3,02 Zoll (76,7 mm) an der Front des Turms
Produktionszahlen
4.016

Geschichte

Ein seltener Cromwell Mk IV Type F-Kriegspanzer, gebaut nach britischen Kriegsstandards und eine der zahlreicheren Varianten, die Geschwindigkeit, Mobilität und Vielseitigkeit vereint. Der Typ F bezieht sich auf seine Fahrwerkskonfiguration (nietenbeschichtete Bauweise mit verändertem Innenlayout) und gehört zur letzten Produktionsreihe mit Spezifikationen.

Angetrieben vom Rolls-Royce Meteor V12-Motor und kombiniert mit dem Merritt-Brown-Getriebe war der Cromwell einer der schnellsten britischen Panzer des Zweiten Weltkriegs, der auf der Straße Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 64 km/h (40 mph) erreichte. Er war mit einer vielseitigen QF 75 mm Hauptkanone ausgestattet (in späteren Ausführungen wie der IV), die es ihm ermöglichte, sowohl gepanzerte als auch weiche Ziele anzugreifen.

Der Cromwell wurde ab Juni 1944 in der Normandie und im nordwestlichen Europa im Fronteinsatz verwendet und diente in gepanzerten Aufklärungseinheiten sowie als Arbeitsstier für britische Panzerdivisionen. Nach dem Krieg blieb er im Dienst und wurde an Betreiber wie Griechenland, Israel, Portugal und andere exportiert.

LOT NUMBER

  • Each lot is assigned a specific lot number. This number is allocated one day before the lots are opened for bidding.

VIEWING DAYS

  • Inspections during viewing days are on: Saturday December 13, 2025.

  • Participation in the viewing days is subject to specific conditions.

  • Given the fact that these are often very special items whose condition, no matter how hard we try, cannot always be described 100% completely, we really recommend that you make use of this.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Auction catalogue online: October 21st 2025 19.00 (CET)

  • Bidding starts: Saturday December 12, 2025 18.00 (CET)

  • Bidding ends: Saturday December 20, 2025 19.00 (CET)

TIMES

  • Amsterdam NL (CET): 07:00 PM (19:00)

  • London: 08:00 PM (18:00)

  • New York USA: 13:00 AM (13:00)

  • Sydney AUS: 05:00 AM (05:00),next day

BUYER’S PREMIUM

  • On all lots a buyer’s premium of 16,5% of the hammer price is charged. Over this buyer’s premium a 21% sales tax (VAT) will be applicable.

VEHICLES & VEHICLE RELATED EQUIPMENT

  • This lot is sold strictly as described in the auction listing on our website (https://tracksandtrade.com/).

  • Cars, motorcycles, trucks, cannons or howitzers, armored vehicles, and tanks are sold in as-is/where-is condition, with no technical guarantee and guarantee of authenticity and with or without registration.

ARMS & WEAPONS

  • The Auction House will not supply ANY item unless the correct paperwork and licensing – if needed – has been supplied by the Buyer in full.

  • If required and applicable (fire)arms can be made inoperable or permanently disabled by BAIV in The Netherlands as being a licensed Arms & Weapons Dealer Registration Nr. NL20191618779. In this case all relevant cost will be charged to the Buyer in addition and have to be paid in advance in full. Collection by appointment only.

    Deactivated weapons (EU regulation)
    A deactivated weapon is a genuine firearm that has been modified so it can no longer discharge any bullet, missile, or other projectile.

    Legal basis
    All deactivated weapons offered in this auction are deactivated/neutralized in accordance with EU Regulation 2015/2403, as incorporated into Dutch law on 13 May 2016.

    Delivery within the EU (European buyers)
    To ship a deactivated firearm we must verify that you are at least 18 years old.
    Please provide a copy of a valid identity document (ID card, passport or driver’s license).
    Once we have received and checked this document, we can send the deactivated weapon and its certificate at the buyer’s expense.

    Important note
    No lot will be delivered or shipped without the presentation of the documents mentioned above.
    The buyer is responsible for their purchase once the lot is awarded and will pay at least the related costs.


    Delivery outside the EU (non‑European buyers)
    If you are a non‑EU resident intending to purchase an EU deactivated weapon, it is your responsibility to confirm whether ownership is permitted under the laws of your country.
    You may need to provide a valid firearm license before we can ship your purchased deactivated weapon, as we comply with Dutch export regulations for (deactivated) weapons.
    Any additional actions required and associated costs in such a transaction will be charged to the buyer.

MARGIN/ VAT

  • However, for most of the lots 21% sales tax (VAT) over the hammer price will be not applicable, it might be that in some specific cases sales tax (VAT) over the hammer price will be charged. In such a case this will be specifically specified in the lot description. For all other lots the margin scheme will be applicable. For more info see our General Conditions of Sale Article 9 on our website; www.tracksandtrade.com

IMPORT & EXPORT

  • Depending on the destination and content of the Lot the Buyer shall obtain an International Import Certificate / End User Certificate. Some of the items listed in the auction may require special licenses or permits or existing documents must be prepared for export. If this is relevant, Tracks & Trade will take care of this. The applicable costs will be charged to the successful bidder. Please email accounting@tracksandtrade.com if you have any questions or concerns. No item will be allowed to be collected without 100% of all legal requirements being fulfilled.

COLLECTION

  • Specific address details will be provided upon request and to the successful bidder/ Buyer.

  • Delivery: Ex Works.

LOT REMOVAL DEADLINE

  • All lots must be collected no later than Friday, February 7, 2025, and only after full payment has been received and all legal requirements have been met.

  • No storage fees will be charged prior to this date. After this period, storage fees will apply.

  • For buyers from the United States or other distant destinations, tailored arrangements can be made upon request.

SHIPPING & HANDLINGS COSTS

  • All shipping, packaging, and any special handling expenses (e.g., crane hire or specialized equipment) are the sole responsibility of the Buyer and will be invoiced at actual cost plus a 10% handling fee.

LATE PICK-UP & STORAGE FEES

  • Any lot not collected by Saturday, February 7, 2025, will be placed in secure storage at the Buyer’s expense, with the following weekly storage rates applied (excluding 21% VAT):

  • Parts & accessories: €25 per lot per week

  • Cars and motorcycles: €50 per lot per week

  • Armored vehicles, tanks, cannons, etc.: €75 per lot per week

Need Assistance?
Please feel free to contact us for support or questions:
Phone: +31 6 518 22 502
Email: info@tracksandtrade.com
We are here to guide you through every step of the process and will do our utmost to assist you.

DELIVERY

  • The buyer is responsible for the transportation of the purchased goods, unless otherwise agreed. Tracks & Trade can assist with or arrange transportation at additional cost. Please contact us for more information.

  • Shipping, and packing costs and special costs that arise for loading special items, such as crane costs or costs for hiring special equipment etc., will be charged to the Buyer on the basis of actual costs + a surcharge of 10%. Naturally, you can count on us when it comes to the shipment of your purchases. We are happy to take care of that.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • All information and transactions are subject to the general terms and conditions (Version 2.0 dated 29-04-2022). For more detailed information visit our website.

NOTE

  • By placing a bid, whether successful or not, the bidder agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions as set forth on this website (www.tracksandtrade.com) and in the applicable general terms and conditions. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review and familiarize themselves with all such terms prior to placing a bid.

Shipping information

After buying a classic military vehicle or other items such as cannons, planes, howitzers and tanks, there are several steps you would typically need to take:

  • Legalities

    In principle, no special permit is required for unarmored wheeled and tracked vehicles. In many cases, an export procedure that is comparable to that for exporting classic cars and motorcycles is sufficient. Military collectables older than 75 years and with a value over Euro 50k are considered as National Heritage. In such cases an export permit must be requested from the National Ministry of Culture of the exporting country. Tanks, howitzers and self-propelled or towed cannons often require specific permits that are highly dependent on the country of shipment and the country of destination. This may involve registering the item with the appropriate authorities and complying with any regulations regarding its ownership and use. In such a case it is advisable to contact us in advance because we have many decades of experience in the import and export of Classic Military Heritage. Based on this experience, we can generally quickly provide feedback on what applies to you. This is especially relevant because regulations in this regard change every now and then and sometimes, we also have to deal with export-restrictions. In short: if you want to be sure, contact us in time to avoid difficulties at a later stage.

  • Storage
    Find a suitable storage location for your collectable, preferably a secure and legal place where you can keep it when not in use. This could be a garage, warehouse, or even a specially designed storage facility or museum.

  • Transportation
    After you have all the paperwork in place the next step will be the (oversees) transport to your desired location. This may involve hiring specialized transport and broker services due to permits, size and weight. In this case we can also support you with organizing the transport or make sure you get in contact with dedicated brokers and import agents.

  • Maintenance and Restoration

    Depending on the condition of your military collectable, our partner BAIV can help you with maintenance and restoration work to ensure that it is safe and operational. This could involve relatively easy maintenance and repair or service till a Class-A restoration. In such a case please contact BAIV (info@baiv.nl).

  • Training
    If you intend to operate a vehicle then make sure you have manuals that describe how to operate the vehicle. Nowadays there are numerous reprints available on the Internet that explain to you in a playful way how to drive and operate your vehicle. This is often a team effort, which makes owning such a vehicle extra attractive. If required, you can also involve/hiring a professional instructor or attend specialized training courses to learn how to drive and maintain it safely. In such a case, our partner BAIV (www.baiv.nl) can also support you

  • Insurance
    Consider obtaining insurance coverage for your vehicle to protect yourself against any potential accidents or liabilities that may arise from owning and operating it. Often there are specialized insurance companies offering these kinds of services. Local military vehicle clubs often also know their way around the specific options offered by insurance companies.

  • Enjoyment
    Finally, once everything is in place, you can enjoy owning and, if permitted, operating your classic military vehicle, cannon or howitzer. Whether it's for display purposes or for participating in historical reenactments, owning such a great unit can be a unique and rewarding experience.

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