Jack Littlefield Armor Auction

[Rickv100]

I was watching Mecum Auto Auctions on Velocity last night and they had a poster for Jack Littlefield Armor Auction.

Rick

 

[Jared]

That's probably Jacques Littlefield
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Littlefield

 

[B3.3T]

His collection has been purchased by the Collins Foundation and they are going to auction the items they do not want. They are reportedly moving 160+ vehicles to MA, selling the rest. Too bad they chose Mecum over more reputable houses.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Carrying over a video link that was posted in a parallel (now CLOSED) thread on this subject....

http://video.foxnews.com/v/30673658...g-to-new-home/?intcmp=obnetwork#sp=show-clips

 

[martinwcox]

A friend of mine is out there right now firing up all the British stuff, also here is the correct info re the auction etc.



Martin.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

How will this armor be moved from California to New England? Rail? Truck? (Individual loads or in CONVOY?)
This could be a very interesting photo op/tracking/spotting event.

 

[martinwcox]

Right now the thought is rail due to number of vehicles, weight, size, cost etc. I think a Tiger weighs in around 62 tons.

There is a rail terminal in Ayer, MA, which is close to Stow that is a possibility, used to be used to supply Fort Devens I believe.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I guess another option, since they are self-propelled would be to just drive 'em cross-country!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flge_rw6RG0

 

[patracy]

Please adhere to the big yellow banner about posting upcoming auction details or this thread will be removed.

 

[gun truck]

Right now the thought is rail due to number of vehicles, weight, size, cost etc. I think a Tiger weighs in around 62 tons.

There is a rail terminal in Ayer, MA, which is close to Stow that is a possibility, used to be used to supply Fort Devens I believe.

Nope ! Using trucks for nearly all vehicles.

 

[gun truck]

A friend of mine is out there right now firing up all the British stuff, also here is the correct info re the auction etc.



Martin.

The only thing Colin is firing up right now is a needle gun and wire cup brush !!!!! lol.

 

[martinwcox]

Well that's good for him, make him work up the ranks

Tell him the material he gave me to recover the Scorpions seats is working out awesome!

 

[Cucvnut]

Im glad I got to see it while it was intact a few years ago.