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UNIQUE ID 2094: FV4006 CENTURION ARMOURED RECOVERY VEHICLE

(Model: Mark II)

Witham Specialist Vehicles Limited, Colsterworth, Britain

(Location: Witham Specialist Vehicles Limited)


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Unique ID: 2094
Added to Database: 29 January 2012
Last Edited: 29 January 2012
Type (ID): FV4006 Centurion (3490)
Model (ID): Mark II (3494)
Location Category (ID): Witham Specialist Vehicles Limited (3560)
Location (ID): Witham Specialist Vehicles Limited (3560)
Serial Number:
Registration: 05 ZR 93: “05 ZR 93” painted on superstructure front.
Name:
Other Identification: Painted overall in a green and black camouflage scheme.
Collection Reference:
Links: MilWeb
References:
Associated Tanks:

Location History:
(see map)

1: Vickers-Armstrongs Limited, Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East England, Britain (Design parent and sole manufacturer)
2: Witham Specialist Vehicles Limited, Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Britain (Current location)


Text in original Preserved British Tanks publication:

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Text in Preserved British Tanks Update:

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Text in original Preserved Tanks In Britain publication:

This ARV was advertised on MilWeb as being for sale at Withams in January 2012. Its current location and status are unknown. The advertisement read: “Direct from storage ex reserve and has only 50 miles on the clock !! Complete with winches Etc. This vehicle has been stored outside for a number of years and has not been started or tested. It will require a full check over, service Etc. to put back into operational use. All of the tracks and running gear are in good condition and show no signs of use or wear. The interior is complete… We are inviting offers around £12,500 ex Vat which is only slightly above the current scrap price.


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December 2011

Front left view
1: Front left view

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6643
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: a_CentAR...
Views: 137
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Rear view
2: Rear view

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6644
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: c_CentAR...
Views: 227
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Close-up
3: Close-up

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6645
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: b_CentAR...
Views: 131
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
    



Final drive
4: Final drive

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6646
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: e_CentAR...
Views: 228
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Close-up
5: Close-up

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6647
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: d_CentAR...
Views: 119
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Close-up of registration number
6: Close-up of registration number

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6648
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: g_CentAR...
Views: 123
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Instrument panel
7: Instrument panel

Taken: December 2011
Contributor: Withams
Photo ID: 6649
Added: 29 January 2012
Filename: f_CentAR...
Views: 234
Select/Has Priority: 21/0