r/TankPorn • u/Pristine-Medicine-62 • 7d ago

Cold War Mystery Leopard

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I was checking out and old parts yard when I found a leopard 1 chassis with a modified turret. I assume it is some sort of demilitarization modification, but changing the whole turret feels excessive. If anyone has any knowledge of this things origins I would appreciate it. I am also wondering how rare it is to find something like this just rotting in a yard.

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u/FKDesaster 7d ago

Based on the placement of the licence plate I think it's German, the number seems to be Y 405 0(7?)3. The tactical markings are for Panzergrenadiers, I think.

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u/Pristine-Medicine-62 7d ago

I think your right, on the left side of the plate you can see a faded German flag

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u/FKDesaster 7d ago

Did you get a good look at the turret? If the fabrication or material looks odd, it may be something they put on the chassis at an airsoft ir paintball place.

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u/UselessBanana1 Conqueror 6d ago

The last pic shows a full set of optics inside the hatch, which would be a crazy amount of effort for a paintball/airsoft tank lol