Bizarre Second World War motorcycle-tank hybrid going under the hammer for £80,000
This former military vehicle once reaped havoc for British forces in the field. Now, it could be yours.
A RARE Second World War Nazi military vehicle has emerged for sale in the UK.
The tracked motorcycle, known as a Kettenkrad, was used by the Germans in the peak of the war as a multi-purpose field vehicle.
Shown to be in relatively good condition, the vehicle is being sold by Bonhams in Chichest, West Sussex on March 19.
It has been valued at £80,000.
Looking like a cross between a motorbike and a tank, the Kettenkrad was said to be the fastest tracked vehicle of the War, capable of land speeds of up to 50mph.
Capable of tackling a range of challenging terrains, the vehicle was used to transport soldiers, tow larger machinery and lay communication cables.
As one of the lightest mass-produced German military track vehicles, it became one of the most commonly used in all sections of Hitler's army.
It is estimated that only 8300 or so of the vehicles were built, with those that survived the war either in museums or in the hands of private collectors.