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ISSUE 176
JANUARY 2016
£4.40
Jez Marren’s
freshly restored
Sherman M4A1
GRIZZLY
STORY
incorporating
Russian
Russian
s
BTR-90
under the
spotlight
Wartime mobile canteens
Time for a cuppa?
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CHEVY HUC COMMAND CAR
THE DUTCHMAN TANK
TYPE 128 ‘BIG AMPHIBIAN’
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OPENING SHOT!
In search of the ultimate camper for the 2016
show season?
Contents
January 2016
NUMBER 176
Page 12, this Sherman
Grizzly was the ultimate
military cut ‘n’ shut before
undergoing an extensive
restoration…
FRONT COVER
REVIEW
The latest happenings from the classic military
vehicle world, with news of two Jeeps at
auction and three new books reviewed.
TWO OF A KIND
Making one good M4A1 Grizzly out of two was
no problem for enthusiast Jez Marren.
COVER STORY
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SINK OR SCHWIMM
COVER STORY
We’re all familiar with VW’s Type 166
Schwimmwagen, but less is known about its
bigger predecessor the Type 128…
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THE
DUTCHMAN
David Fletcher profiles the Vickers-Armstrongs
versatile Mark IIIB tank.
GOOD DAY AT THE OFFICE
This ultra rare Chevrolet HUC Command Car is
one of just a handful of survivors.
COVER STORY
COVER STORY
COVER STORY
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Tetrarch tank was in
Proving what a tight fit the
the Hamilcar glider.
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MILITARY & FLYING MACHINES SHOW
John Blackman went to Essex to report on
events.
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COMING NEXT
in next month’s issue.
Find out what’s
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FANCY A CUPPA?
The mobile canteen must have been a
welcome sight for those in the forces, but
do you know how they came about? We
reveal all…
COMMANDING STYLE
James Taylor looks at Rover staff cars of
the 1970s.
A BRIDE IN WAITING
James Kinnear extolls the many virtues of the
Russian BTR-90 Rostok wheeled APC.
COVER STORY
COVER STORY
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SHOWTIME
forthcoming shows and
A round-up of
military fairs.
MILITARY
MARKET
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THE
out about the
VEHICLE
and shakers in the
Find
movers
military vehicle market, courtesy of Milweb’s
Nigel Hay.
PRICES
74
MV
bang up to date listing of current
Our
vehicle values.
WAR
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ECHOES OF
the bike!
It’s all about
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CLASSIC MILITARY VEHICLE
January 2016
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OPE N I NG
CARRY ON CAMPING!
There’s no doubt the Bedford MJ makes an excellent show wagon, especially when fitted
with the coms box on the back. Despite the fact that lots have gone to Ghana and Guiana,
you should still be able to find a cheap one here. In fact, when we looked, one with a box was
selling for just £4,225 on the nation’s favourite internet auction site. Another option is to pick
up a Cargo truck for between £3,000-£4,000 then spend another £1,500 on a box to put on the
back. When looking at examples for sale, always check the cab because the floors can rot out,
as can the metal around the rear window. The 5.4-litre six-cylinder turbodiesel engine is as
tough as nails, but tricky to work due to poor access. The spares situation is pretty good,
so maintenance shouldn’t be too difficult. The key is to ignore the ones that have
been got at and buy the most complete example you see, preferably with a
good set of tyres fitted. Bear in mind, there’s no power steering – so if
you’re tempted to buy one for the 2016 show season, renew your
gym membership and build up your biceps first!
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