Ivo Rigter Sr.
Fundador y copropietario de BAIV y Tracksandtrade
+31 6 518 22 502 ivosr.rigter@tracksandtrade.comEste notable M24 Chaffee comenzó su trayectoria como un tanque ligero construido en EE.UU. durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y fue posteriormente modernizado por el Ejército de Noruega en 1979 con un confiable motor Detroit Diesel y una transmisión Allison. Completamente reconstruido en 2024 y mostrando un muy bajo kilometraje desde entonces, combina una importancia histórica con una excelente capacidad de conducción y un fácil mantenimiento. El cañón principal simulado elimina cualquier necesidad de permisos, lo que lo hace completamente adecuado para eventos. Una oportunidad perfecta para experimentar la propiedad de un tanque; icónico, práctico y simplemente un placer de conducir.
Este impresionante M24 Chaffee inició su vida como un tanque ligero construido en EE. UU., pero fue posteriormente modernizado por el Ejército Noruego en 1979. Durante esta conversión, los motores Cadillac gemelos originales y la primera transmisión automática fueron reemplazados por una planta motriz Detroit Diesel y una robusta transmisión Allison; una combinación que mejoró significativamente la fiabilidad, la facilidad de mantenimiento y la capacidad de conducción en general.
En 2024, sufrió una reconstrucción completa por parte de su actual propietario. El tanque fue terminado en el verano de 2025. Mecánicamente se encontraba en excelente estado, tal como estaba cuando dejó el Ejército. La torreta fue restaurada a la configuración M24 y el tanque fue completado con piezas adicionales del M24. El cañón es un ejemplar de exhibición, pero el bloque de recarga es original. La restauración se completó con una nueva pintura de acuerdo a las especificaciones de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Con un kilometraje muy bajo desde su reconstrucción total, este Chaffee no solo es históricamente fascinante, sino también notablemente práctico. La conversión Detroit/Allison ha demostrado ser mucho más fiable que la configuración original de guerra, haciendo de este tanque un placer poseer, operar y mantener. ¡Cuando pisas el acelerador, realmente avanza!
Nota: El M24 se vende incluyendo un conjunto de orugas y ruedas dentadas originales T85E1 de los EE. UU. El propietario puede instalarlas a cambio de las orugas actualmente montadas en el vehículo.
Otra gran ventaja es que el cañón principal es un modelo a escala, lo que significa que no se requieren papeleos de desactivación o permisos. Esto convierte al vehículo en una opción amigable para eventos y fácil de disfrutar. Puedes conducirlo y exhibirlo sin las complicaciones burocráticas que a menudo están asociadas con la armadura histórica.
En resumen, este es el punto de entrada perfecto al mundo de los tanques: un diseño icónico de la Segunda Guerra Mundial con fiabilidad post-guerra, mantenimiento sin esfuerzo y una usabilidad incomparable. Poseer y conducir un tanque nunca ha sido tan sencillo o placentero.
El M24 Chaffee fue introducido por los Estados Unidos a finales de la Segunda Guerra Mundial como un reemplazo para el envejecido tanque ligero M5 Stuart. Para 1944, había quedado claro que los tanques ligeros anteriores ya no eran efectivos contra la moderna armadura alemana, por lo que se diseñó un nuevo vehículo que combinaba un poder de fuego mejorado, una mejor suspensión y una mayor movilidad. El resultado fue el M24; un tanque ligero que ofreció un avance significativo tanto en capacidad como en confort para la tripulación.
La producción dio inicio a mediados de 1944, y las primeras unidades llegaron a Europa en noviembre de ese año. Se asignaron principalmente a unidades de reconocimiento y caballería, que valoraban la velocidad del Chaffee y su relativamente potente cañón de 75 mm, una mejora importante sobre el cañón de 37 mm utilizado en sus predecesores. Las tripulaciones apreciaron su agilidad y manejo suave, especialmente en terrenos difíciles, aunque su armadura delgada aún lo hacía vulnerable a la mayoría de las armas antitanques alemanas.
El M24 vio su primera acción en la Batalla de las Ardenas, donde solo estaban disponibles unos pocos. Aunque su impacto en el curso general de la guerra fue limitado debido a su llegada tardía, los soldados acogieron con agrado el balance de movilidad y potencia de fuego del nuevo tanque. Al final de las hostilidades en 1945, se habían construido más de 4,700 Chaffees, formando la base de un diseño que permanecería en servicio durante décadas.
Tras la guerra, el M24 fue exportado ampliamente a los aliados de América y participó en numerosos conflictos posteriores a la guerra, incluido la Guerra de Corea. A medida que la tecnología avanzaba, muchos de estos tanques fueron modernizados para extender su vida útil.
Uno de los programas de actualización más notables provino de Noruega. En esta modernización, el motor de gasolina original y la transmisión manual fueron reemplazados por un motor Detroit Diesel de la serie 6V, combinado con una transmisión automática Allison. Esta nueva planta motriz proporcionó una fiabilidad mucho mayor, redujo las necesidades de mantenimiento y mejoró la eficiencia del combustible. Estas cualidades eran esenciales para operar en el duro terreno y clima de Noruega. Estas mejoras no solo potenciaron el rendimiento del vehículo, sino que también simbolizaron la capacidad de adaptación del diseño original del M24.
Gracias a tales conversiones, el legado del Chaffee se extendió mucho más allá de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Incluso cuando nuevos tanques ligeros como el M41 Walker Bulldog comenzaron a entrar en servicio, muchos M24, junto con sus versiones mejoradas, continuaron sirviendo en ejércitos más pequeños alrededor del mundo, bien entrado el período de la Guerra Fría.
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.
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.
Ivo Rigter Sr.
Fundador y copropietario de BAIV y Tracksandtrade
+31 6 518 22 502 ivosr.rigter@tracksandtrade.com