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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Anyone Able To ID This German Armoured Car ?
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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 11:18 PM UTC


Anyone care to hazard a guess ? The bottom looks like an Sd.Kfz.234, but the turret I can’t pin down. It looks sort of like an Sd.Kfz.232 8 Rad turret but the mantlet seems wrong.
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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 11:27 PM UTC
Its a Sdkfz 234/2 with a turret from a Luch. More than likely a one-off conversion. I think this picture was taken in April of 45(?) I have the book.

Chris
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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 11:41 PM UTC
Cheers for that. I even went hunting for Pz.Kpfw.III photos as it looked similar to the PIII turret but never thought of the Luchs. Looks pretty self evident once you know that.

What's the book ? Sounds like it might be worth getting.
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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 11:53 PM UTC
Sorry Dean, Its Panzerwrecks 4. If you aren't familiar with the books I urge you to get them ASAP. They are fantastic......
https://www.panzerwrecks.com/

Chris
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Posted: Friday, October 22, 2010 - 09:57 AM UTC
Now there is a vehicle that is truly weathered! Beautiful picture.


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