Here are some pics of the 1943 Hanomag made Sd.Kfz251. The vehicle was found in a much abused, much chopped up, but still running with its original gas Maybach engine ( an amazingly quite motor to hear running) in a scrap yard in Northern France. It then traveled to the Czech Republic where its chassis was worked on then it was shipped to the USA and its current owner. The 251 came with its nose armour as the rest was cut off during its scrap yard service so extensive research and work went into replicating that along with about a million and one other details. So here is some pictures of what must be the best if not the only actual 251 driving in North America.
^ The 251 looks like it is doing 80KPH just sitting still.
^ typical swept back look of a Ausf D.
Drivers seat and controls.
^ Radio operator office, both are Spartan in the extreme.
^ Wooden seats for eight (or more).
^Bosch tactical light
^ For when you find yourself in a rough part of town.
^ Geee...now where have I seen this type of track and sprocket arrangement before ? Those Germans love over engineering things.
^Couple of old boys hanging out.
^ Lots of old boys hanging out and basking in the sunshine.
^ The 251 looks like it is doing 80KPH just sitting still.
^ typical swept back look of a Ausf D.
Drivers seat and controls.
^ Radio operator office, both are Spartan in the extreme.
^ Wooden seats for eight (or more).
^Bosch tactical light
^ For when you find yourself in a rough part of town.
^ Geee...now where have I seen this type of track and sprocket arrangement before ? Those Germans love over engineering things.
^Couple of old boys hanging out.
^ Lots of old boys hanging out and basking in the sunshine.
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