surplus army vehicles

[machelko]

This has been a very interesting topic, and quite funny as well.

The Iltis is definately the ugly sister. Kind of like riding a moped. It may be fun but don't let anyone see you.

We need to hold our heads high for this hobby. It is up to us to keep the interest of MVs in the children.

Think about most of us as young teens. Loved the thoughts of owning a MV but torn between chicks, tunes and partying. Not to mention the cost. However even though at that time, the drive to have one may have faded because it was unobtainable and other priorities, it does come back and with a vengeance. You are more mature, knowledgeable and can manage money better to make it work..., and keep the wife happy. My wife hates the smell of her hair after riding in the M38. but my kids love being stinky so its a win win situation. And the M135 is just big to them, so its just awe struck and amazing as they try to drive it, and they are all under ten years old. The next purchase will even be bigger and more exciting (bigger price also probably) . I expect as they becomes teens this will fade but not for long.

The point is its a cycle. They will never forget dads passion for these vehicles and will embrace it when they are dads.

This hobby will never die Gentlement.
There are too many shades of flat green and too many untouched bizarre military machines out there.