BRUNSWICK ( NEWS10 ) — When word spread of a tank for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Troy, it was enough to pique the interest of locals and military enthusiasts alike. One of those enthusiasts was Derek Chase, a Vermont resident and former Air Force member, who couldn’t resist checking it out after a friend sent him the listing.
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Carl Cacciotti, the current owner, bought the 1972 Alvis PLC tank back in 2012 with his fellow Marine and friend, Mark Bartholomew. Carl explained the nostalgic pull of owning such a vehicle:
“It brings it back… Once you know any Marine, I’ll tell you, it gets in your blood.”
Carl’s passion for military vehicles dates back years, and his collection already includes several Jeeps. He shared how he and Mark had been on the lookout for a track vehicle after Mark suggested it would be “cool.” Sadly, Mark has since passed away, leaving Carl with the tank they purchased together.