Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project

Light Tank, M5 Replica • WW2 Armor

Type
Light Tank, M5
Version
Replica
Location
WW2 Armor
Osteen, FL
USA

Current Condition

Named "Buddy" by the Museum

Vehicle History

Starting life as an M4 High Speed Tractor – used to haul artillery, the HST shared a chassis with the Stuart – BUDDY was converted into a semi-replica tank by its previous owner, using authentic blueprints and exacting specifications. BUDDY has modern running gear – a Cummins diesel engine and Allison transmission
(from Museum website)