MLVW sightings

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Rob

I've seen this Lynx on and off road and the performance is impressive, I'll do some digging and see if I can find some video of it running around. The Lynx looks to be in factory fresh condition, and is maintained at the level. I've heard how he acquired it but I don't remember the full story.

The gentleman who owns it has some interesting vehicles. He has had some very good luck collecting unusual vehicles in extraordinary condition. Such as Tow Missile Version of the M113 in basically unused complete condition, which had been given to a water treatment plan as spare parts for some related vehicle which was being used to move sand in a filter tanks.

Cheers Phil

[Marauder_Pilot]

What I find weirdest is that you can't get a MLVW in Canada, but a Canadian can easily, as I understand it, drive down to the USA, buy an M35 or an M800, register it, import it and drive it on the roads.

[alleramilitaria]

but if you are in the US and want a WWII 1/2 track or US made tank from europe you cant get it back to the USA. but we can get a NEW T-72 or challanger with minimum paperwork. its crazy

[Marauder_Pilot]

Also, that you can put an armoured car or rubber-tracked tank on the road with minimal effort (Signals, mirrors and capable of safe road speeds? Good to go!), but getting an actual M-series truck, only fundamentally different from a civillian 2.5 or 5-ton truck by virtue of more drive wheels and tougher construction? Hard as all hell.

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Rob

I've seen this Lynx on and off road and the performance is impressive, .....

Cheers Phil

Rob Love said

"I'm sure that Lynx has a story behind it's escape. Apparently a bunch were scrapped at the closeout of Canada's commitment to Germany."

Well today I was talking to people who know the story, it came from a base in Belgium which was closed contents of the base (less any weapons) were sold as surplus, to a Dutch dealer. Among the vehicles on the base was this Lynx and at least one other. The collector in the US made arrangements import papers to import both vehicles. He decided at the time not to buy the second one (something he later regretted) because it was not in as good condition as the one he did import. Next time I see the owner I'll try and get more information.

Cheers Phil