AMAZING: Recovery & Restoration of a German Halftrack SdKfz 8/DB 10 (image heavy)

A Previously Unknown Armored version, based on the famous Sd.Kfz 8 FAMO artillery tractor, was recovered from the Pilica River in Poland. It is believed that only 20-30 of these were ever made, making it very rare indeed!

This variant of the Sd.Kfz 8 was all but forgotten until it was recovered and then restored to operational condition. Having a full-hull around the chassis and drive train, it is likely that this was a lost prototype of an armored artillery tractor.

Check out these amazing pictures of the recovery and restoration of this unique vehicle.

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