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Saracen Mk6
Armoured Personnel Carrier
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
FOR SALE - Price on Request
KCI Vehicle # 3151 |
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Shortly after WWII the British began to develop the FV600 series of 6X6 armoured vehicles. The
initial vehicles were the Saladin armoured car, an armoured command vehicle, and the Saracen
APC. Alvis LTD completed the first prototype in 1952 and the first production vehicle at the end
of the same year. The Saracen was the standard APC in the British Army until it began being
replaced by the FV432 in 1963.
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The Saracen was used for many years as an internal security
vehicle. Reportedly 1838 Saracen APCs were produced. A variety of variants were built including
the APC, the command post vehicles, and an ambulance. The Saracen is of an all-welded steel
hull with primary access gained thru the double doors on the rear. The driver sits centered
in the front with the commander/gunner immediately behind him. Four troop seats line each side
of the rear. The APC normally has a machine gun (MG) turret as well as a ring for an externally
mounted MG over the top rear hull. Two sets of three smoke dischargers are mounted on the front
fenders. The Saracen has no amphibious capability other than a deep fording kit.
Specs
 Crew: 2 + 10
Engine: Rolls Royce B80 inline 8 cylinder petrol engine
Transmission: Preselect 5 speed
Top Speed: 45 mph
Weight (empty): 21,160 lbs
Height: 8 ft 0 in (turret)
Length: 16 ft 4 in
Width: 8 ft 3 in
Electrical System: 24 volt
Tires: 12.00 X 20 Run Flats
Notes on this Particular Vehicle:
This Saracen APC starts, runs and operates as it should. It currently shows 1364 miles on the odometer. The vehicle
is quite complete including the rotating turret and gun mount. Some additional items included in the sale are the manuals,
a communication wire reel and an engine starting handle. The battery boxes and lids are not shown in the photos but are
included. The exterior could stand to be prepped and repainted. The interior paint is serviceable. This APC will be sold
with a Bill of Sale.
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