Wednesday, February 15, 2012

No war, just a military swap meet at the flea market




Some of you were very close to guessing what this was all about.  I've shown you just a few of the
numerous vehicles that were present.  Each of the vehicles had a descriptive tag and from that I was
able to determine this was a "swap meet," sponsored by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.

I had never heard of the organization before but found this encampment to be most interesting.  I'm
not sure if people buy and sell the vehicles at this swap meet, but I think that they do.  It appeared to
me that many of those involved were friends and this was kind of like a reunion!
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21 comments:

  1. cieldequimperFebruary 15, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Well... I wouldn't buy one, unless there was a kaki Ferrari...
    ;-)

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  2. Memphis MOJOFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    It's interesting how humans form groups of interest. There are groups of poker players, groups, of military preservationists, and even groups of photographers!!

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  3. OlivierFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Ma traduction n'est pas terrible,et je ne comprends pas tout, mais j'aime la Jeep, c'est une voiture assez delirante a conduire, et on finit avec le dos en compote, mais elle passe partout

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  4. DavidlindFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    No war, at least not today. But probably a lot of old war stories. Thanks for posting a photo of the web address so we can check it out!

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    What an amazing series Lowell, and all in really good condition too. I can definitely see these as being collectors items.

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  6. RedPatFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Yes, there seems to be a group for everything.
    You should join us on signs, signs with some ghost signs!

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  7. JackFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    People collect just about everything.

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  8. magiceyeFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    this is so interesting... lovely images!

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  9. RajeshFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Wonderful vehicles. They look ready for the run.

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  10. RandyFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I'll take that Jeep!

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  11. geoffsteenFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    They all appear to be very well maintained, I wonder how much they get sold on for...

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  12. PatFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    That is kind of interesting...not sure I'd be a collector or even go to one, but maybe!

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  13. Jim KlenkeFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    cool motorcycle.

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  14. SharonFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I've never heard of this group before but, those vehicles have been carefully maintained. They could play a role in a movie!

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  15. HalcyonFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Must be interesting for those who like that sort of thing. I'm afraid it would be dull for me. :)

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  16. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I have always found the type of people that surround themselves with old military equipment fascinating, I have know many that were mechanics in the war, and their attachment I truly understand. No matter your feeling about their original purpose, they do make for intriguing pieces of history to explore. Thanks for all the fun shots.

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  17. JudyFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Whew.....glad to hear it! I was getting worried cause ya never know.

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  18. crocrodylFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    It must be inetersting!

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  19. Stefan JanssonFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Great photo opportunity it was.

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  20. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Hmmm. I wonder what I'd look like behind the wheel of.... Yeah, not a pretty picture, I agree. :)

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  21. cieldequimperFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Okay, so there's an h missing in my comment. Sorry about that. Spelled it in French!

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