Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project

Scout Car, M3 A1 • Tank Museum

Type
Scout Car, M3
Version
A1
Location
Tank Museum
Bovington
Dorset BH20 6JG
United Kingdom

Current Condition

Appears Excellent - painted in the markings of 1st Polish Armoured Division although the RAF roundel on the bonnet is more typical of the practice in Italy

Vehicle History

Recovered in France and bought by Mike Hofman, with only bonnet and chassis left. Rebuilt between 1981 and 1983, restored to running order and exhibited at shows in Britain and on continent. Purchased by A.F. Budge Military Collection and given to Tank Museum in exchange for M-74 ARV (Accn. A1985.33), sent to Restoration by Mike & Caroline Hofman, Eastrop, Wiltshire
(from museum website)