Iltis in the movies

[Harry Moon]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Gents,

I have fond and terrible memories of the Iltis.

Those of us who served while it was in service have both.

The memories of a cool and nice convertible Jeep like imported idea and then the memories of the comrades who were killed or injured in an unsafe barely roadworthy and unarmoured light truck.

You choose as an individual wich you prefer.

But as far as Hollywood goes here is what i propose :

'' Disclaimer ''


There were no historicaly significant trucks destroyed or damaged in the filming this production . Observers form the Military Vehicle Preservation Society were present at all times. ''



Cheers .

Robert

People for the ethical treatment of Former Military Vehicles.
PETFMV for short, I think I'll get a t shirt!

[Robert Bergeron]

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

People for the ethical treatment of Former Military Vehicles.
PETFMV for short, I think I'll get a t shirt!

I'll buy two.

Seriously,

I met a WW2 Veteran last nov 11 at the Monument in my home town and he looked at my 1942 Ford F15A G.S. and he said he was not too found of it.He transported the bodies of his comrades in Holland to their last resting place in a similar one
.
Very bad memories.Sad memories.

It is all a question of perspective.

To each his own and we must respect other people's choices.

Viva la PETFMV !



Robert

[Hans Mulder]

Could you tell me where they were scrapped?

[Robert Bergeron]

Originally Posted by Hans Mulder

Could you tell me where they were scrapped?

Hans, is it possible you are a grave digger stealing Iltis corpses for mad experiments ? You trying to build a FrankenIltis ?





Bob

[super dave]

Originally Posted by Hans Mulder

Could you tell me where they were scrapped?

Sorry I dont know, Needing some parts ??

[Hans Mulder]

Yes, my buddy's machine is aging, and not so gracefully, although it still runs/drives. Any pieces or bits that could be salvaged etc locally at little or no cost would be a bonus.

[Marc Montgomery]

Robert, when I had my C60 I remember a bunch of us were parked in the courtyard of the old war museum (ottawa) and a little old guy was looking intently at the truck.. I asked him about his interest and he said he used to drive one just like mine...

I asked if he`d like to sit in the driver seat..`Could I?¨.. Yeah sure!... and he scambled up into the seat like a teenager..and sat there looking out the windshield rubbing his hands around the steering wheel...

after a moment I asked if it brought back memories....Oh yes he said..yes indeed... lots of good ones...some bad ones too....
after a while he climbed down and with damp eyes thanked me..

A very short time later we were to head off the the old bus building where the museum stored lots of stuff...
I asked if he wanted to ride over with me... You bet!! and we drove the short distance with him standing out the hatch... after arrival he thanked me profusely and was alternately smiling and seeming introspective... simultaneously remembering so many private memories I guess, but added before he left that it was one of the best experiences he`d had in years..

[Gord Bennett]

Well, all i can say is at least these fine vehicles got their 15 minutes of fame and died as movie stars, and not as mere hard targets on a lonely impact range...