M4A2 Sherman

[Mike Gray]

Thank you very much Michael R. and Hanno for filling out details on this. Much appreciated.

[maple_leaf_eh]

A Dutch 105mm Sherman sold last week for over a quarter million Euros. Not the same condition or provenance, but a starting point for any discussions.

I'd be whispering a few words into the President's ear about accepting too low.

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

A Dutch 105mm Sherman sold last week for over a quarter million Euros. Not the same condition or provenance, but a starting point for any discussions.

I'd be whispering a few words into the President's ear about accepting too low.

Would the sale you comment on be the DeGroot auction?
Perhaps closer to 469,223.48 EUR complete with spares, superb example, including the auction house hammer and Dutch VAT ? In Loonies that would be north of $710,000.00 at 1.513.

Comparing a gutted gate guard that has sat idle for forty-three years with the quality of the former DeGroot collection? A starting point, perhaps.

[maple_leaf_eh]

The purpose of posting the recent sale information (wrong as I was), serves to illustrate that there is a thriving market for Shermans. And, the Legion President must know he (or she) isn't doing some 'scrap dealer' a favour letting that gutted, rusty old tank go for $2 a pound.

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

The purpose of posting the recent sale information (wrong as I was), serves to illustrate that there is a thriving market for Shermans. And, the Legion President must know he (or she) isn't doing some 'scrap dealer' a favour letting that gutted, rusty old tank go for $2 a pound.

Absolutely. I agree with you Terry.
However, at $2.00 a pound it would be pretty close to $150,000.00. As the Haliburton example may not have a power pack you could deduct $4,800.00.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

It is commonly agreed the Army Cars auction's prices were going through the roof, not good representative of current market prices. Their Sherman was a good fully restored runner, that fact would have to be taken into account. One big minor point is that it has the wrong engines for its type.

Speaking of auction prices, Grizzly no.1 of 188 attracted a max bid of £112k total at a recent auction. Reserve was £150k so it failed to sell:
http://www.classic-auctions.com/Auct...ser-40128.aspx

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

One big minor point is that it has the wrong engines for its type.

Teach me? If it was an A2, why would the conjoined twin 6-71's not be correct.

Also see: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...33&postcount=6

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

Thank you very much Michael R. and Hanno for filling out details on this. Much appreciated.

My pleasure Mike, please keep us posted on your progress of recovering and restoring her.