T16 and Bren carriers for sale on Milweb

[sapper740]

If anyone is interested and doesn't mind braving the elements and a large Rotweiller in New Hampshire, there is a T16 for sale on ebay (auction 150217563693). Running gear looks to be complete, armour looks to be missing. Last bid was 13 hundred and change. Derek.

[horsa]

Saw that one in Cat Yellow. Almost looks like an International gravel bed being used for the upper body on it. So far it'd be worth the money and then some for good wheels, wheel assemblies and tracks. Not to mention rear end and engine for parts if nothing else.

If the snow inside would last long enough down here in Texas so my kids could play in it with the nice puppy, I might be tempted to go get it

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Interesting - this is the SECO conversion of the T16 into a load carrier. Note how a US mil spec cargo body has been fitted on top of the cut down hull. This "sword-turned-into-plougshare" could be worthwile to display (at least for a while?), as it tells a interesting tale.

BRENN T-16 CARRIER Item number: 150217563693
BRENN T-16 CARRIER. 1940'S VINTAGE. POWERED BY FORD FLAT HEAD V-8. THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETE BUT HASN'T BEEN RUN IN YEARS. ENGINE DOES TURN OVER. HAS ORIGINAL KEYS IN IGNITION. SOLD AS IS.

[David DeWeese]

Hello Hanno,
Pardon my ignorance, but what does the term "SECO" mean?
Thanks, David

[horsa]

Its South Eastern Equipment Company in Georgia. This is their web page:

http://www.rockanddirt.com/perl/sell...d=show&id=1633

They imported most of the T-16s that are in North America from the Swiss government and had plans to turn them all into Scat Cats for use as mules in the logging industry.

[David DeWeese]

Thank You David for the information. I'd seen the reference to SECO in the listing of a Stuart tank in Florida on eBay several months ago also, and just wanted to inquire.
Thanks, David

[David DeWeese]

One thing I noticed about this rig is that it seems the conversion didn't buy them much in that the body looks like it came from a 1.5 ton G506, and barely fits the carrier. Not much gain in carrying capacity for the effort.
Thanks, David

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

I'd seen the reference to SECO in the listing of a Stuart tank in Florida on eBay several months ago also

SECO imported many AFVs, including Sexton SPGs, M5A1 Stuart tanks, M75 APCs, High Speed Tractors, etc., etc., all slated for conversion for the logging/mining industry. Not sure all their conversions were a success. Perry Kitson, one of our forum members bought a Sexton from them, which he is currently restoring.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by sapper740

Last bid was 13 hundred and change.

Winning one was US $4,210.60 by a Mr. "kubel353".

H.