Never cut, nearly 100% original and with perfect patina
The other vehicle on our list today is lot 0206, an M9A1 Personnel Carrier.
Of all the WW II halftracks used by the Allied forces, the M9A1 halftrack is probably the most sought-after. Made by International Harvester Company, its advanced engineering puts it head and shoulders above similar vehicles. IHC fitted these vehicles with an inline 6 OHV engine, which was far more powerful than the side valve engines used by other manufacturers. The company also had tooling that was capable of bending 5/16” armored plate, leading to a more streamlined production process and greater inherent strength of the final product.
This example’s exact wartime history still remains cloaked in mystery; however we know from its identification number that it was produced for the Allies rather than the US Army, and that it was used on the Western Front. After the war, it was overhauled in France in the 1950s and saw service in the French Army. It was decommissioned in the 1970s and sold to a local collector who restored it completely in the late 1980s.
After discussing the background details, Ivo tells me that this particular vehicle is “definitely the most original and untouched International Harvester halftrack” he has ever seen. Nearly 100% original, never converted for civilian use, nicely restored a few years ago, never cut about, road-registered in Belgium and with many years of reliable use left in it.
“It’s the one to have”, he tells me, “particularly if you are a collector of the vehicles and other equipment used by the Allied forces in Europe.”
Robert de Lange’s independent expert assessment confirms this vehicle’s uniqueness and desirability. An investment that can only appreciate in value.
29-11-2023
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21-11-2023
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16-11-2023
Hidden within history lies the mesmerizing SAS Jeep, the legendary desert phantom of World War II. This astounding machine roared across the sand dunes, wreaked havoc behind enemy lines, and epitomized the valor of the Allies
14-11-2023
Tracks and Trade auctions is not all about unique military items but also about customer service and support. Online actions are a fantastic way of buying a wide variety of items with minimal headaches.
29-11-2023
An investment before the end of the fiscal year can potentially offer you certain tax benefits, depending on the type of investment and the specific tax rules in the United States.
21-11-2023
Telephone or Proxy bidding provides an option for individuals unable to attend the online auction due other obligations but determined to make a bid on their desired lot(s).
16-11-2023
Hidden within history lies the mesmerizing SAS Jeep, the legendary desert phantom of World War II. This astounding machine roared across the sand dunes, wreaked havoc behind enemy lines, and epitomized the valor of the Allies
14-11-2023
Tracks and Trade auctions is not all about unique military items but also about customer service and support. Online actions are a fantastic way of buying a wide variety of items with minimal headaches.
