Many were used as the “point” tank as they were able to absorb hits that would've knocked out normal M4's.

Their thick armor made them immediately popular with U.S. The M4A3E2 began to reach the troops in Europe in the Fall of 1944. The engine runs on four cylinders a bad magneto or magneto drive is suspect. These parts are included with the vehicle for the buyer to install. Restoration of the interior is incomplete with the wet stowage ammunition bins and other sheetmetal items needing to be installed.

Spare track block holders are fitted to the hull rear plate. The drive sprockets are a variation of the D47366 type. The roadwheels are C85163 “Stamped Spoke” type while the idler wheels are the matching C85164 “Stamped Spoke” type. It is equipped with T51 rubber block tracks. The suspension has been fully restored and is fully functional. No headlights are included as the M4A3E2 was not fitted with them. Some minor punch list items need to be added such as the gunner's sight housing and turret spotlight. The exterior is in excellent shape with good paint. It is an incomplete restoration that is nearly finished. The tank being offered, Assault Tank M4A3E2 “Sherman Jumbo”, serial number 50331, registration number 3082929, is an extremely rare vehicle with possibly only 7 or 8 left in existence.

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