Not really 'found' German WWII half track bike

[Westfront]

I was in a stubble field looking for some coins when a guy from the village took the chance to chat a bit about whats in the fields...
He drove over with a 1943 half track bike in very good condition....

 

[Westfront]

Saw one in Saving Private Ryan. Always wondered just what the the idea was behind them. Scout vehicle for rough terrain I imagine. Precursor to todays ATVs

They were used for everything and all between. My dad had them in their unit towing aircrafts around on the base and later AA Guns.

 

[Westfront]

Westfront, definitely a great find, now how to get it home. Thanks for sharing your story and photos - the half-track bike is now at the top of my bucket list. Good luck with your hunts. Walt

Thanks Walt, something i like to have too...

 

[Westfront]

Here's a couple more pics of the Kettenrad in WW2. Gary

Thanks for the great pics Gary!

 

[Westfront]

That would make one nice detecting vehicle. Here's link to one for sale in Norcross, Ga.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1942-NSU-Kettenkrad-5008254953

Cycletrader can no longer support visitors from Europe.

Sometimes i hate the things the european community does with the citicens...
How much do they ask?

 

[ecmjamsit]

$120,000 kettenrad

About the same as what I paid for my house...

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Saw one in Saving Private Ryan. Always wondered just what the the idea was behind them. Scout vehicle for rough terrain I imagine. Precursor to todays ATVs

The original idea for them was to fit inside transport aircraft and to be used to tow field artillery guns like the PAK 38 and PAK 40 to support the Fallschirmjager (Airborne) divisions. But German soldiers adapted them to all manner of uses in the field. I've always thought they were one of the coolest vehicles ever made, maybe when I win that big lottery jackpot I'll buy one

 

[KATY213]

OMG did he let you take it for a spin? I'm so jealous.

the village took the chance to chat a bit about whats in the fields...
He drove over with a 1943 half track bike in very good condition.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Now that's a nice ride ! Would be great to have one of those on the farm. A little more nostalgic than the ATV's of today.

 

[uglymailman]

Nice story/pics Lu. I like the dog. You've left all of us hanging. Did you find the coins before being so rudely interupted? Good luck.

 

[KATY213]

the village took the chance to cha xender discord omegle t a bit about whats in the fields...
He drove over with a 1943 half track bike in very good condition.

the village took the chance to chat a bit about whats in the fields...

 

[Inspector]

What a cool machine that is, sure would be a nice replacement for my BaJa Warrior I use in the local farm fields, ty4sharing