Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Alex van de Wetering]

Excellent work Peter! So....how do you call this....Re-militarized?

Great to see the Lynx come back to life. I believe it came from Italy(?). Do you know anything about it's history?

regards,

Alex

[Peter Duggan]

Alex,

Thanks, I call it progress. The only history I have on the Lynx is oral. Giorgio, the gentleman in Italy, from whom I purchased the Lynx, is an avid collector of Canadian militaria, from the second world war era, and he purchased it from a scrap dealer in the mid nineties. He was under the impression that it was sold to the Italian army after our troops came home at the end of the war. Apparently it could have also served with the Italian police, before being scrapped in the mid seventies.

Peter

[Andrew Rowe]

Great job Peter, The 4th New Zealand armoured Brigade also used the Lynx in Italy.

[Robin Craig]

Peter,

glad to see it going back together so easily. Clearly a well skilled man on the job.

I guess i thought he was coming this weekend!

Robin

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Giorgio, the gentleman in Italy, from whom I purchased the Lynx,

For the record: here is the link to the link to the advert on MilWeb. I know some people were after it but apparently Peter hit the right chord at Mr. Giorgio and was able to buy it.

@Peter: you are doing a great job on restoring this Lynx!

Hanno

[Doug Lavoie]

Pete,
It`s come a long way from when you first found it, brought it over, and started the tear down. Now on the way to the rebuild stage. Keep the heat on! See you in a couple of weeks.
Doug

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Back from a great holiday and got to spend some time in the garage. Had a CARE package of parts waiting and picked up some more from a local welder/machinist. Now appear to have all the controls and various linkages restored/repaired that were hacked when the vehicle was "demilitarized". Spoilt myself with the instrument panel which is at least one year ahead of the plan. Something to tinker with when the larger components are stalled.

Peter


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[Robin Craig]

Peter,

Can you call me please

Robin

[Peter Duggan]

Folks,

Like most members of the MLU, I am a history buff.

I have decided that I would like to restore my Lynx, to represent the Lynx commanded by Corporal Charles James Paterson, D squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, on the 2nd of September 1944. During their advance on San Giovanni and Monte Albano, Corporal Paterson was awarded the Military Medal for his courage and initiative.

I have approached the current leadership of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and have received their approval and access to their archives.

Since joining the MLU, I have come to recognize the expertize that rests with its members. I am asking for help with any information, pictures or anecdotes that would help ensure the accuracy of my goal.

Should anyone wonder at my decision, I would strongly recommend the book, "The Gothic Line" by Mark Zuehlke. Another influence on my decision, is the fact that my father, Herrick Duggan, served with the 1st Survey Regiment, RCA, during the Sicilian and Italian campaigns, before finishing the war in NW Europe.

I welcome any comments or suggestions. Thanks, Peter