surviving T16s

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
in 1947 between ten to twenty T16E2s were acquired from the US by the Argentine Marines. The T16E2 was slightly longer (13'6" vs. 12'11" for the T16) and the bogies were moved rearward with the rear bogie being reversed. There were other detail differences, but popular belief has it the T16E2 did not get past the prototype phase. If however the Argentine Marines indeed got a batch of T16E2s, the one pictured here could possibly the only surviving T16E2...

Here's a nice side view of a surviving T16E2, clearly showing the details noted above.
It is a real surprise to find a surviving example of a type of vehicle, which according to common belief was not manufactured. Better yet, it is for sale!

H.


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