You could have had your own tank

Centurion Mk 13 Main Battle Tank

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  • Sold for: $92,000

The big British Centurion tank was brought into service very late in World War II, too late to be helpful in combat. But they were used in the Korean War. With armor up to six inches thick, the Centurion tank was designed to withstand all sorts of attacks and stayed in service until the 1980s.

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This huge 57-ton tank is in good running and operating condition and just needs some cosmetic restoration. It is a federally registered Destructive Device so any buyer must meet certain national security requirements.

First published July 15, 2014: 7:17 AM ET

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