Armored Cars of Southern Illinois

[mysteriousbill]

Some info and pictures about the homemade armored cars the Shelton Brothers and Charlie Birger had built in Southern Illinois in the 20's

http://mysteriousbill.weebly.com/armored-cars-of-southern-illinois.html

[Operator5]

Never underestimate the ingenuity of the criminal element.

I might just have to build the tank(er).

[odd duck]

Some interesting stuff ,other than builitproof limos I had'nt heard about armored vehicles  and airplanes being used in gang warfare, outside of pulp magazines! could make for some good scenarios ,Thanks

[Aaron]

Very cool bit of history I'd never heard of! I'll bet the AVBCW in the states guys will be loving this.

[Doc Twilight]

Very good find. This would, indeed, be useful for ACW2.

-Doc

[The Hooded Claw]

Trully a wonderful piece of Americana that I have never run into before. Excellent for its gaming value as well as its historical value.

[leadfool]

cool!

[Doc Twilight]

If somebody would like to attempt to make a Master of one of these bad boys, I would seriously consider producing it and making it available. (Yes, really.)

The offer is open;)

-Doc

[Cory]

Birger's truck would be an easy convert from the Matchbox model T, the Shelton one might as well. Unfortunately neither could then be used for casting.

[mysteriousbill]

The Birger armored car was based on a Reo car.