White M3 Half-Track

White M3 Half-Track Chassis number 4054733 1944 Autocar Production.
Engine No. 6425 Spearhead of US Army and Cavalry units in all theaters of operations during the Second World War, the Half-Track will be available in several models, from troop transport to anti-aircraft defense, it remains an undeniable success in terms of technical design, reliability and longevity, with some armies still having examples in service. Produced by several major truck companies in the United States, it came in two main models, White or International, depending on the engine and type of armor. White took credit for the production, with Autocar and Diamond, of the Half-Track models assigned to the US Army in Europe.
The heavily powered and armed Half-Tracks remain an example of a light armored personnel carrier and, like the Jeep, an ambassador of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some examples would remain in service with many armies well into the 1990s.
The example presented is in very good presentation condition from the collections of the illustrious Normandy Tank Museum and perfectly functional.
The M3 is the standard model used for transporting 12 gi's, we will note, as originally, the addition of side and rear racks allowing additional storage of equipment, all the equipment present in the photos will be sold with the Half-Track. Coming from the stocks of the French army, this M3 had been completely restored to its original US Army configuration. US military tires and a new track undercarriage had been installed. The interior compartment is also in conformity with all the seats and cushions in canvas. On the dashboard sit the two imposing original counters and all the instruction and production plates.
The powerful White 160 AX engine is original as are all its peripherals. A plate indicates a total reconditioning in 1955 with a standard bore. Both tanks are usable, with their functional tap, the tarpaulin is original, with interior markings.
In collector's condition, this Half-Track M3 is a real opportunity given the rarity of the armored vehicles and the difficulty of their restoration.
Selling price: €69,500