Littlefield Collection Sale

Hello everyone,

this post appeared on one of the smaller Russian communities (thanks to the US guys, who reposted it on US forums). As those of you, who follow this kind of stuff, know, Littlefield tank collection (possibly the largest private collection in the world, more than 100 vehicles) is getting sold in an auction to the highest bidder (each tank separately). It’s actually quite sad, it means noone will ever see the collection together ever again. So, how much money does it take to buy your very own private tank?

2pdr Carrier

Australian, made in 1942 in Melbourne, restored to working condition.

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 75k-100k USD

Conqueror Mk.II

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 150k-200k USD

Churchill Toad flail tank

VERY rare, only 42 were made and this is the last surviving tank in the world of this type.

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 500k-600k USD

Valentine Mk.V

Not restored.

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 100k-150k USD

Leopard 1A1A1 MBT

According to The_Chieftain, this is actually Leopard 1A1A2. Either way, it was built in late 1969 and is in perfect condition.

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 400k-450k USD

M37 HMC

Post-war vehicle (October 1945), used for training, sold for scrap in 1989, completely restored

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 200k-250k USD

M3A1 Stuart

Made in September 1942, needs restoration

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 100k-150k USD

M4A3 HVSS Sherman with 105mm howitzer

In running condition, not completely restored

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 200k-250k USD

M50 Super Sherman

Completely restored!

Estimated price per auction catalogue: 300k-350k USD

You can find more info (and vehicles) on the auction company website.

36 thoughts on “Littlefield Collection Sale”

Hey SS, how about FTR raises some money for the 2pounder or the Churchill Flail? :D :D hehe, I bet there are a couple of enthusiasts who would love to see it ;)

Silentstalker on March 4, 2014 at 11:16 am said:

As much as I trust the FTR community, I am quite sure something like that would be way beyond its financial possibilities :)
- EmperorSafirius on March 4, 2014 at 11:17 am said:
  
  True, ye :D :D Well, you never know, maybe you will get a very big donation one day :P hehe
- KawaGreen on March 4, 2014 at 11:26 am said:
  
  Well if every visitor donates a dollar to me I’ll buy it.
  I promise I’ll keep it in my backyard garage and make it available for any visits from donators.
  
  Isn’t that a nice plan?

man I would love to park that leopard in front of my house

That Conqueror seems cheap for a thing that size…
Not in working condition I take it?

Not that it matters much, but I also sent you an article about it a few days ago on FTR contact, dunno if you guys check your mail… Either way, some interesting (and very good looking) vehicles there. M50 looks amazing.

Silentstalker on March 4, 2014 at 11:17 am said:

Did you? I do check my mail everyday, must have slipped through somehow, sorry.
- deveen23 on March 4, 2014 at 11:27 am said:
  
  Well, I can’t seem to check anywhere whether it was submitted, but I believe it did. But never mind, just thought it was something the readers would be interested in and now it’s here.

Hmph, should have sold my soul and got a job in banking. That way I might have been able to afford one of beautiful pieces.

EmperorSafirius on March 4, 2014 at 11:18 am said:

No no, banking doesn’t require selling your soul.
Lawyers on the other hand….

Leopard 1A1A1/1A1A2?

mr_clark on March 4, 2014 at 11:50 am said:

The A1A1 should be the one with some improved armor and changed gun mantle.
The A1A2 should have improved NBC protection, gun stabilisation and night vision.

That Conqueror is a bargain at 150k.

Is that some kind of missile launcher next to the Conqueror Mk.II?

Hulk_75 on March 4, 2014 at 12:03 pm said:

Seems to be SCUD missilelauncher platform
- Cendrake on March 4, 2014 at 3:01 pm said:
  
  Yep, it’s a SCUD. Don’t know what type of launcher/transporter though. But it seems to be this one:
  http://steeljawscribe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/ss-1-scud-b.jpg
  - Kellomies on March 4, 2014 at 7:12 pm said:
    
    Teh Wiki says the original tracked transporter-erector-launcher was built on an IS-2 hull: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-11_Zemlya

Now all we need is some ammo and roll out for some real world of tanks…

Oh my Emperor! That 2pdr Carrier is adorable!

SS, only about half the total collection is going on the auction block.

Late last year the entire collection was transfered to the Collings Foundation. The auctioning of part of the collection will help fund the building of a new museum in Massachusetts, and transporting the remainder of the collection there. It is my understanding that the location the collection is at now just isn’t viable for a self sustaining museum do it is rather poor geographical location (I.E. it isn’t near any major highways or cities, as a result it would be hard to get people to actually go there).

Fun fact: The current location of the collection is where The_Chieftain has filmed a bunch of his Inside the Hatch videos. My favorite was the one for the Conqueror.

Here is a copy of the press release from when the transfer was made public:

http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2013/11/silicon_valley_tank_collection.html

Wiki entry for the Collings Foundation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collings_Foundation

If I was some rich ass bastard i’d totally buy myself a conqueror and drive it around the neighborhood.

Even tanks described as “restoration needed” seem to be in not that bad condition….

I’ll take this cute one
http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/feature-lots.cfm?SaleCode=LC14&ID=r0017&Order=runorder&feature=&collection=&grouping=&category=Cars
Gonna drive to work in it :)

Nefertum on March 4, 2014 at 3:53 pm said:

holy shit that look BAD ASS

I WANT TO BE THAT RICH DAMMIT T^T

btw how much are those tanks in Rupiah?

That Conqueror is a steal. Wish someone could drive around with one and you know, conquer the neighborhood…

If Vietnamese law allow, maybe i’ll buy the Leopard 1 :thinking:

Huh. Maybe the only way to get me a Type 59…

The auction is taking place on my birthday. A leopard 1 would make a might fine gift…

Those are actually really good prices.

There have been a couple M18s for sale here in the States for $350,000, and an M24 for $450,000.. One guy was selling an M41 for something like $500,000..

I wouldn’t be surprised if the prices go way higher. Especially on the Leopard.

I hope these vehicles find a good worthy collector. I’d love to get my hands on the Radar 1S12/1RL1238. Now if only I can win the lottery.

I want M3 stuart for speed

Welp, here is to hoping my tax return will have more zeros on it than expected.

“Hello? IRS? Why no I have no idea what you mean by there being a small error in my return. Whats that? No I did not buy something called a Humber Mark IV, you must have the wrong number. Good day sir!” *Click*

Wait.. what gun does the Super Sherman have? the 17-pdr.?

How_Terrible on March 5, 2014 at 12:21 pm said:

It is a french 75mm. I think is it more or less the same gun an AMX 13 75 uses but without the auto-loader.
- Mark Ragil on March 6, 2014 at 7:33 am said:
  
  Oh now I remeber, it;s an Israeli tank right?

EmperorSafirius on March 4, 2014 at 10:52 am said:

Hey SS, how about FTR raises some money for the 2pounder or the Churchill Flail? :D :D hehe, I bet there are a couple of enthusiasts who would love to see it ;)
- Silentstalker on March 4, 2014 at 11:16 am said:
  
  As much as I trust the FTR community, I am quite sure something like that would be way beyond its financial possibilities :)
  - EmperorSafirius on March 4, 2014 at 11:17 am said:
    
    True, ye :D :D Well, you never know, maybe you will get a very big donation one day :P hehe
  - KawaGreen on March 4, 2014 at 11:26 am said:
    
    Well if every visitor donates a dollar to me I’ll buy it.
    I promise I’ll keep it in my backyard garage and make it available for any visits from donators.
    
    Isn’t that a nice plan?
dzudzubajac on March 4, 2014 at 10:57 am said:

man I would love to park that leopard in front of my house
exocet6951 on March 4, 2014 at 11:05 am said:

That Conqueror seems cheap for a thing that size…
Not in working condition I take it?
deveen23 on March 4, 2014 at 11:08 am said:

Not that it matters much, but I also sent you an article about it a few days ago on FTR contact, dunno if you guys check your mail… Either way, some interesting (and very good looking) vehicles there. M50 looks amazing.
- Silentstalker on March 4, 2014 at 11:17 am said:
  
  Did you? I do check my mail everyday, must have slipped through somehow, sorry.
  - deveen23 on March 4, 2014 at 11:27 am said:
    
    Well, I can’t seem to check anywhere whether it was submitted, but I believe it did. But never mind, just thought it was something the readers would be interested in and now it’s here.
Kena on March 4, 2014 at 11:16 am said:

Hmph, should have sold my soul and got a job in banking. That way I might have been able to afford one of beautiful pieces.
- EmperorSafirius on March 4, 2014 at 11:18 am said:
  
  No no, banking doesn’t require selling your soul.
  Lawyers on the other hand….
HolgerDK on March 4, 2014 at 11:26 am said:

Leopard 1A1A1/1A1A2?
- mr_clark on March 4, 2014 at 11:50 am said:
  
  The A1A1 should be the one with some improved armor and changed gun mantle.
  The A1A2 should have improved NBC protection, gun stabilisation and night vision.
Mr Lova Lova on March 4, 2014 at 11:31 am said:

That Conqueror is a bargain at 150k.
Dexter5021 on March 4, 2014 at 11:31 am said:

Is that some kind of missile launcher next to the Conqueror Mk.II?
- Hulk_75 on March 4, 2014 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  Seems to be SCUD missilelauncher platform
  - Cendrake on March 4, 2014 at 3:01 pm said:
    
    Yep, it’s a SCUD. Don’t know what type of launcher/transporter though. But it seems to be this one:
    http://steeljawscribe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/ss-1-scud-b.jpg
    - Kellomies on March 4, 2014 at 7:12 pm said:
      
      Teh Wiki says the original tracked transporter-erector-launcher was built on an IS-2 hull: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-11_Zemlya
Hokum on March 4, 2014 at 11:38 am said:

Now all we need is some ammo and roll out for some real world of tanks…
treadhead1 on March 4, 2014 at 12:14 pm said:

Oh my Emperor! That 2pdr Carrier is adorable!
How_Terrible on March 4, 2014 at 12:37 pm said:

SS, only about half the total collection is going on the auction block.

Late last year the entire collection was transfered to the Collings Foundation. The auctioning of part of the collection will help fund the building of a new museum in Massachusetts, and transporting the remainder of the collection there. It is my understanding that the location the collection is at now just isn’t viable for a self sustaining museum do it is rather poor geographical location (I.E. it isn’t near any major highways or cities, as a result it would be hard to get people to actually go there).

Fun fact: The current location of the collection is where The_Chieftain has filmed a bunch of his Inside the Hatch videos. My favorite was the one for the Conqueror.

Here is a copy of the press release from when the transfer was made public:

http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2013/11/silicon_valley_tank_collection.html

Wiki entry for the Collings Foundation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collings_Foundation
Kazomir on March 4, 2014 at 12:55 pm said:

If I was some rich ass bastard i’d totally buy myself a conqueror and drive it around the neighborhood.
persyMG on March 4, 2014 at 1:29 pm said:

Even tanks described as “restoration needed” seem to be in not that bad condition….

I’ll take this cute one
http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/feature-lots.cfm?SaleCode=LC14&ID=r0017&Order=runorder&feature=&collection=&grouping=&category=Cars
Gonna drive to work in it :)
- Nefertum on March 4, 2014 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  holy shit that look BAD ASS
VALB Wolvenworks on March 4, 2014 at 2:14 pm said:

I WANT TO BE THAT RICH DAMMIT T^T

btw how much are those tanks in Rupiah?
Nekommando on March 4, 2014 at 2:57 pm said:

That Conqueror is a steal. Wish someone could drive around with one and you know, conquer the neighborhood…
Sachiyuki on March 4, 2014 at 3:25 pm said:

If Vietnamese law allow, maybe i’ll buy the Leopard 1 :thinking:
Fishrokk on March 4, 2014 at 5:46 pm said:

Huh. Maybe the only way to get me a Type 59…
GuardsmanGary . on March 4, 2014 at 6:06 pm said:

The auction is taking place on my birthday. A leopard 1 would make a might fine gift…
ramp4ge on March 4, 2014 at 8:38 pm said:

Those are actually really good prices.

There have been a couple M18s for sale here in the States for $350,000, and an M24 for $450,000.. One guy was selling an M41 for something like $500,000..

I wouldn’t be surprised if the prices go way higher. Especially on the Leopard.
Nominative99 on March 4, 2014 at 10:47 pm said:

I hope these vehicles find a good worthy collector. I’d love to get my hands on the Radar 1S12/1RL1238. Now if only I can win the lottery.
Miau on March 5, 2014 at 12:17 am said:

I want M3 stuart for speed
StandardToast on March 5, 2014 at 1:51 am said:

Welp, here is to hoping my tax return will have more zeros on it than expected.

“Hello? IRS? Why no I have no idea what you mean by there being a small error in my return. Whats that? No I did not buy something called a Humber Mark IV, you must have the wrong number. Good day sir!” *Click*
Mark Ragil on March 5, 2014 at 4:57 am said:

Wait.. what gun does the Super Sherman have? the 17-pdr.?
- How_Terrible on March 5, 2014 at 12:21 pm said:
  
  It is a french 75mm. I think is it more or less the same gun an AMX 13 75 uses but without the auto-loader.
  - Mark Ragil on March 6, 2014 at 7:33 am said:
    
    Oh now I remeber, it;s an Israeli tank right?