Exporting WW2 Vehicles from India
 

Hi Guys.

Has anyone exported any military vehicles from India. It would appear to be allowed however. I just wondered if any one has done it.

Cheers
Adam :no4:

Now, Adam...you wouldn't be after an Indian Pattern FAT would you? :rolleyes

That as well as other goodies.
 

It would be nice, Just have to find a trustworthy source over there.

Cheers
Adam

Bangladesh seems to have a lot more WW2 vehicles still running around than India. Chevrolet 1 1/2tonners are really common, many having the front axle replaced with a non-driving type and of course all fitted with high sided wooden boxes gaily painted.

Burma also has a lot of CMP and in fact their military still have some in service but a bit harder(though not impossible) to buy and export something from there.

Buying is the problem - there are numerous reputable international shipping agents who will get the vehicle home for you. The only sensible way is to find a vehicle and go look at it (preferably have a few to choose from). It is not that they will set out to rob you any more than buying a vehicle sight unseen from USA but their honest idea of what is "concourse", restored or excellent condition falls well short of western standards.

I have bought some aircraft from India (WW2 Piper L-4 Cubs and Stinson L-5's). Shipping was no problem but the advice above about buying is from hard earned experience!

Lang

The South Asian bureaucracy is there for reasons most of us can't begin to understand, it would be prudent to NOT annoy or pull a fast one on the numerous officials and functionairies. If someone objects they will tie you up in endless courts, commissions and agencies. I suppose the best self-defence is not to use any words that resemble or hint at historic or military. Both will trigger questions.