1943 M8 Greyhound 'Fighting Fil'

Restoration
This 1943 M8 Greyhound was purchased in France around three years ago and has since undergone a comprehensive, professional restoration, completed in August 2025 by Chris Till. Every major component has been replaced, rebuilt, or refurbished to a high standard, resulting in a vehicle that both looks and performs exceptionally well.

The vehicle was completely stripped back to bare metal, shot-blasted, needle-gunned, primed, and painted in authentic 2nd Armored Division markings. The welding work carried out by the Greek Army has been carefully ground out and beautifully repaired. All components received the same meticulous attention. It has been fitted with a new wiring loom, new pipework, and a serviced gearbox, along with a new fuel tank and radiator.

The braking system is entirely new, including brake lines, while the engine has been fully serviced; injectors checked, gaskets replaced, and all fluids renewed. The result is a reliable power unit that runs like a clock.

All systems are operational: the turret traverses, the gun elevates, and every instrument on the dashboard has been cleaned, checked, and reconnected to the new wiring system. The Greyhound rides on six brand-new tires, completing a first-class restoration that leaves nothing to be desired.

Since the restoration was completed in August 2025, the vehicle has been kept in dry storage and has never been displayed or used at any events. This means that the next owner will have the unique honor of presenting it to the public for the very first time, a moment that always draws attention, admiration, and conversation.

Greek army service
The vehicle is ex-Greek Army and retains the Greek service modification; the rear section was extended and the engine deck raised to accommodate a Steyr diesel power unit. While not original, the Steyr diesel improves fuel efficiency and reliability; the engine has been serviced by Steyr. The Greyhound rides on brand-new tires all around.

Equipment
The Greyhound is supplied with a wide range of accessories. The stowage bins contain a full set of onboard tools (jack, wheel brace etc.), and there is a complete set of external pioneer tools and fittings, plus a ground mount for a .50 cal machine gun. Additional equipment includes tow rope and shackles, a canvas cover for the turret and original armored glass shields for the driver and operator. A full radio system is present but currently non-operational. A small selection of inert/deactivated ordnance is included: a few 37 mm shells (deactivated) and a short link of .50 rounds. Some additional items and spares may be available by separate negotiation.

Road Registration
Fully restored and ready for registration, this M8 comes with NOVA documentation and remains on its original French papers; a perfect opportunity for the next owner to register and debut it under their own name.

(The NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) is an official UK document issued by HMRC. It confirms that a vehicle has been properly imported into the United Kingdom and that all related taxes and customs formalities have been settled. Having NOVA documentation ensures a smooth and legal registration process in the UK)

The 37 mm gun
The vehicle’s 37 mm main gun is currently held under a registered firearms-dealer arrangement and does not carry a British deactivation certificate. This can be resolved straightforwardly at point of sale: the gun can be transferred to the buyer (or an appointed dealer) to complete formal deactivation as part of the transaction, which will simplify export/import and legal compliance.

Note: Our trusted partner BAIV (certified arms dealer and authorized modifier of Category 2 weapons) can handle the full deactivation and export process on behalf of the buyer. Please contact Tracks & Trade for more information, costs and conditions.