[Repeal_The_S.A.F.E._Act]

When I have the money of course (sometime in the far future), I'm considering buying a Chieftain Main Battle Tank.

Stats: Chieftain tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You can buy these bad boys for about $50,000USD, and get them shipped here for about $8,000USD. The thing is, so long as the gun is de-milled, you have lights, turn signals, and mirrors, it is completely legal to own, and even drive one of these beasts (well, maybe not, but you are allowed to take it to the gas station and drive it in parades). Parts are in good supply, and the Chieftain is a popular entry-level tank for many enthusiasts.

The best part? 8 MPG-and it weighs 55 tons! Take that Hummer drivers! xD

The look on some of my neighbors faces would be hilarious (it would be parked on my own property in a garage), and driving this thing to the gas station here in the Bronx would be downright comedy gold. In a parade, this thing would be the star of the show.

Now, if you're looking for something that is completely street-legal to drive around town, look no further than the Sabre Light tank.

Sabre (tank) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This little guy goes for about $14,000-28,000USD, and is completely street-legal to drive around town, or go to the grocery store.

The difference between a man and a boy is the price of the toy!
"She said 'It's me or the Tank'" - A man in a tank

 

[WARFAB]

The Sabre looks like it would be a lot of fun. Plus it's smaller so you'd be able to go more places. Possibly fit on existing ATV/snowmobile trails so that property owners wouldn't be as bothered by you.

 

[Robin]

I'm glad I didn't know about this before I built my last digs, I'd be homeless right now, but with my wife at the wheel, grinning ear to ear, as we grind off into the sunset!
Robin

 

[depick]

That chieftain tank would give going through the drive thru a whole new meaning

 

[RandallOfLegend]

I think they measure fuel consumption in tanks as gallons per mile.....

 

[DystruktoBoi1]

I like that close up on the muzzle end of the 120mm gun there - how many freaking lands/grooves does it have?

 

[thegatman]

Have one. Fuel pump went. Sarco didn't have part. Still waiting.

 

[tony]

If you need a hand when you go to pick it up drop me a line. I'm a member of NY Firearms and I'm here to help...

 

[pbTarget]

Would it need to be registered as an AW?

I was in the Canadian Militia ( like the National Guard ) and our unit was Armored Recon and had Cougars . A 6 wheeled armored vehicle that predated the Stryker.
Got a lot of attention driving those around.
Of course, being Canada, our normal training was done using Jeep CJ7s as a cost effective vehicle.

Your Chieftan looks like it will be a blast

AVGP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia#

 

[NYBarrio]

So you can't drive with tire chains when there isn't snow but you can drive on tank treds?

 

[Repeal_The_S.A.F.E._Act]

Have one. Fuel pump went. Sarco didn't have part. Still waiting.

You have a Chieftain?

 

[Holdover]

Can I drive it to the rallys??

 

[timboy]

Can I drive it to the rallys??

OMG,imagine what the lawn at the capitol would look like if one of those showed up!

 

[NYBarrio]

OMG,imagine what the lawn at the capitol would look like if one of those showed up!

I'm sure it would be fine as long as you were legally parked.

 

[Enigma]

Good luck to them calling for a tow if you weren't !

 

[pbTarget]

How well would an MRAP fare in a game of chicken?

 

[SomeSoldier]

I like that close up on the muzzle end of the 120mm gun there - how many freaking lands/grooves does it have?

If its like an Abrams its a smooth bore.

 

[Repeal_The_S.A.F.E._Act]

If its like an Abrams its a smooth bore.

Royal Ordnance L11A5 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It's a rifled 120mm gun.