Witham Military Vehicle Auction / Tender 22 Feb 2013 Surplus Tanks AFVs Trucks

On a very cold day !
Note: More Video focusing on the CVRTs at this auction will be uploaded shortly.
Surplus Tanks AFVs Trucks
The Centurion was used as the basis for a range of specialist equipment, including combat engineering variants with a 165 mm demolition gun Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE)
#Centurian #RoyalEngineers

[@daveyburgess]

Bit late to the party, but the Scorpion with no tracks at 4:40 has the same license plate as a sequence of scorps issued to B Sqn The Blues and Royals in Windsor. All our scorps had sequential plates, and I distinctly remember 03FD83 as we were on our way via Brize Norton to Cyprus in 1974. It got left behind in the 25mph convoy as it overheated, and the civvy Police told the driver to make best speed to catch up. They clocked it at 83mph!!! Those are not the original headlights though! Had to edit it - II put 1984, it was 1974, sorry!

[@PaulDonovan]

Dave Burgess brilliant... Thanks for taking the time to write. Paul

[@thedoggonegaming4074]

your right just noticed

[@gunner678]

They are great buses. I had a spartan for 3 years (in fact quite a few) as troop commander of an AD troop. My official runabout was actually a ferret, but usually we had to run in the war reserve vehicles, so it became a camping car for my driver and I. Also a better ride by far than the ferret. Amazing longevity and oh yes, they could pile on the speed.

[@actorzone856]

I'd like the one with the front end loader as it looks like a good piece of kit to own.

[@marktucker7454]

The Springer ATV 10:35 would be perfect on the farm. Haven't driven one since, my time in the sandpit, chasing the..... Let's just say it was a few years ago.

[@PaulDonovan]

I would love a Springer !!

[@PaulDonovan]

Hi... The Centurion was used as the basis for a range of specialist equipment, including combat engineering variants with a 165 mm demolition gun Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE)

[@thecovidprisoner]

7 years ago, how many are still there ? Many will never go surely but for scrap.

[@PaulDonovan]

None of them still there... generally if they didn't sell through a couple of auctions they went for scrap !!

[@federicoamati9184]

Nooo!!..The tree in the inner side...awesome

[@PaulDonovan]

Federico Amati lol... Cheers Paul.

[@PaulDonovan]

Hi Steve... thanks for your comment. Yes.. anyone can buy !! Its actually a Tender... you go and view or view on-line prior to the auction... then make a bid .. online or by fax / email... Once the deadline for bidding is reached (usually 15.00hrs on the Monday following the viewing days ... ) the highest bid on each item is the winner.

[@garygrollimund1551]

Thank you Paul. When I get the data I need to work the intercom in the Sabre I want to add the same to my Humber Pig

[@mikestanley9176]

I will take one of the MRAPS. They would make a great bugout vehicle.

[@PaulDonovan]

agreed !!

[@steffiebee5224]

That Scania 3 series bodied carmicheal would make a cracking support truck for the dakar rally. Some of those CVRT have seen better days, i know my Sultan was in better form than these examples. Id love to take a look in there at some point with a view to looking at or pricing up a wolf ambi.

[@PaulDonovan]

😎👍

[@gungasc]

Hell, Ill take 2!

[@PaulDonovan]

😎👍... would you like them gift wrapped.. ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX-9Yn2ZZrR7mdU

[@idpfilm]

Thanks for posting great to see

[@ronaldcheatham1784]

Great selection. I see vehicles of interest. Got contact number from comments below. Really good job of showcasing. Thanks

[@PaulDonovan]

No problem... You're welcome. Cheers Paul

[@CLARKSCANADIANOUTDOORS]

Can't buy a gun there but you can buy a tank

[@PaulDonovan]

Lol !

[@tristwchcudd5727]

HICKS439 guns sold sepratly

[@rat_king-]

I would like to build a hilarious superstructure to make that AVRE (first AFV) look like a scale model of the P1000 Ratte

[@PaulDonovan]

I can see where you are coming from... lol regards Paul

[@PaulDonovan]

Certainly $2500 to $8000 range depending on vehicle and condition

[@denizbtopaloglu6199]

Hi guys is auction happing every year or any day .?? Can you please let me know

[@PaulDonovan]

Hi... they don't do these sort of auctions anymore but do sell direct to the public and also have a on-line auction which runs continuously. link to their website www.mod-sales.com regards Paul

[@trucktalkvideos]

Great video did they just let you film in there ? keep the trucks coming

[@PaulDonovan]

Truck Talk Videos yes... No problem 😎 cheers Paul

[@spongehead1354]

Sucks they got to mess up the gun and smoke! They should leave them be, where would you get shells anyway?

[@PaulDonovan]

Hi... That is the correct gun and as far as I know was still live at this point... !! cheers Paul

[@PaulDonovan]

Gary.... I don't have what you are after but.... search internet for "armyradio" they will be able to help. Cheers Paul

[@calebb5106]

Thats a nice battle scared Centurian you got there, i trade ya for a Factory New Stattrak Karambit Crimson Web

[@matts300]

Anyone know if you can just go for a walk around to have a look at the old vehicles?

[@PaulDonovan]

When there is an auction you can look around on the preview days... they will charge you £3.00 for a catalogue. Other times is by appointment only....

[@stealth1692]

Paul Donovan how do you book an appointment?

[@PaulDonovan]

***** call [phone]

[@stealth1692]

Paul Donovan ok thanks

[@Kevlar7251]

They are making room for all the new ones flooding in the military trains.

[@PaulDonovan]

Hi... Prices are very reasonable......

[@Eragonollie1]

Vehicle shown at 10:47 ? could be an interesting buy for a refit

[@8digitPDX]

What prices do those Diesel Land Rover Defenders go for? Are they street legal for the EU?

[@PaulDonovan]

Hi... Call them direct on 0044 1476 861361 and they will answer all your questions. Regards Paul

[@vincenzoscreti9209]

Dove si trova il deposito

[@sawjulianku759]

where can i buy those things?

[@PaulDonovan]

www.mod-sales.com

[@JASepichunter]

Really? Like how reasonable? Like a 1,000 to 5,000 dollar price range?

[@786philb]

Not one challenger . Looks like the revalution will have to wait

[@PaulDonovan]

Whats being ReValued ?? lol

[@shoominati23]

The thing with these auctions is that the small collector is screwed.. Yeah, just want that Ferret, it'll be okay they have 19 of them .. and then you enquire and find out they've all already been sold to some tinpot dictatorship in south america .. they hardly ever entertain small sales.

[@PaulDonovan]

On the contrary.... I know many individual collectors / restorers who have purchased single vehicles from Witham Specialist Vehicles. I personally purchased a Lightweight Landrover... and very nearly a Saracen. ( in the end purchased an Abbot SPG from another dealer... however I did own a Saracen later) Acquaintances of mine have purchased many CVRT variants, trucks, loads of landrovers, Tanks..... armoured cars etc etc. I have bought loads of spares from them. Always found them very helpful when dealing with individual collectors, cheers Paul

[@oldigger7060]

Does anyone know what type of gun was on the Centurion? I doesn't look like the familiar 20 pounder.

[@garygrollimund1551]

Mr. Donovan I had a question or two and want to email you

[@infernoking7504]

Where is this

[@PaulDonovan]

www.mod-sales.com regards Paul

[@PaulDonovan]

well ... actually.... if you have a firearms certificate you can have a live firing one... so no excuse.... get your cheque book out !!

[@annogi8667]

Paul Donovan Do you know if you can own a Tank in Europe specaly in Austria? I did Not found any rules for that.

[@omaripenn8533]

Its funny how its so easy to buy a tank but its so hard to buy a gun....I wanna tank now...Some of these are cheaper then cars😂

[@israeldominguez8875]

Where was this taken?

[@PaulDonovan]

[@mariobrada6302]

fucking government.. they love junkies

[@KowboyUSA]

Even if I could afford the tank at the beginning of the video it's likely I wouldn't be allowed to bring it into the USA at all, and if I could they would make it so difficult it may as well be impossible.

[@PaulDonovan]

John..... importing these vehicles to the USA is not a problem. We shipped an Abbot SPG to Houston (in 1995) and two years ago a CVRT Striker to Canada... no problem !! Search my youtube channel to see these vehicles. Cheers Paul

[@KowboyUSA]

Paul Donovan After posting my comment I read your comment to another user concerning the main gun being deactivated. That would make it importable for ordinary citizens. But it would take some of the fun away from owning my own tank..

[@UnloadingMouse]

Paul Donovan So you can own tanks in canada?

[@PaulDonovan]

Ryan Mckenzie yes.... It's not a problem. Cheers Paul

[@douellette985]

Why not bring coal to Newcastle?

[@Blagger3000]

Most of these have been open to the elements for years, a right royal mess indeed. Nice to see them all the same, thanks uploader. Does anyone know if the Spartan, Scorpion, Scimitar and Samaritan all had Jaguar engines, is this still the case?

[@PaulDonovan]

Thanks for your comment..... glad you like the video. I agree its a shame they are left open to the elements..... but many do get purchased and eventually restored. They all had the Jaguar J60 engine originally ... but as part of the Life Extension Programme (LEP) the J60s were replaced with Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel engines. I have recently restored a Sabre which has a Jaguar engine... see my video.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGirmX-uqKaeo8U

[@Blagger3000]

Loved the Sabre in suburbia, it looks superb, what a great restoration. The civvie number plate looks a tad out of place though, I liked the black and white regular army one, but to register and get legal then its the usual plates. Does it still do 60 mph forward and reverse? On average, how many kms do you see CVRT engines having run before they are sold? Are they relatively low milage when you purchase? I see you also have smoke discharges fitted. I used to love popping smoke out of them.

[@garygrollimund1551]

I cant seem to find your email address. I am looking for operating instructions for clansman intercom.

[@buckonotthedog]

and then the owner did some research and made gun operatable again :D

[@robertandrews8127]

should have kept that gun & put it on a chieftain/challenger chassis for the armoured engineers.the money sent to india as aid should have been cancelled & could have paid for that vehicle to be fielded.

[@romeo9017]

Highlights the shameful procurement strategy used by the MOD!

[@PaulDonovan]

Agreed..... still I've purchased a fair bit, at very reasonable prices, from these auctions so I feel at least I got a bit of my tax money back. Regards Paul My bit of MOD waste ...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIithnaafbqbj80

[@JASepichunter]

Who would buy these? They must cost a lot!

[@Glocker45]

Please donate to the Philippines

[@PaulDonovan]

Unfortunately they deactivate the gun before it leaves their premises !

[@07SuperchargedSS]

I take it fire stations buy the used fire trucks? Who buys all the military equipment?

[@brilsmurfmr]

I see Dutch vehicles

[@PaulDonovan]

............yes.

[@sabahtaha5888]

Centurion with an o

[@PaulDonovan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-chYCMedOSjqs

[@brilsmurfmr]

England

[@PaulDonovan]

England ..... ?

[@robertibbotson409]

nice only if i ad money lol

[@fierrometal9652]

Pls Koo I'm ok thks!

[@PaulDonovan]

Koo ??

[@zeberdee1972]

17 AY 23 is a HRIV ……..most useless fire engine ever !!!!

[@PaulDonovan]

lol... Thanks for that... you might find this interesting kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaoZpqOgMqBh9E regards Paul

[@macclark4112]

SCRAP

[@sawjulianku759]

where can i buy those things?