Normandy Tank Museum closes, entire collection to be auctioned by Artcurial
The Normandy Tank Museum in Catz, France, is closing its doors after only three years of operation, citing a 30% drop in visitors this year as a consequence of recent terrorist attacks in France. The entire collection will be sold at auction on September 18, 2016, by the Parisian auction house Artcurial. Highlights include an M4 Cadillac tank from 1942 estimated at €80,000–€140,000, a 1944 Jeep MB at €25,000, and a Caterpillar D-8 military bulldozer at €4,000–€6,000. Mannequins used to display US Navy uniforms will be sold for around €200 each. The museum is located in the D-Day beach area of Normandy.
Key facts
- Normandy Tank Museum in Catz, France, is closing after three years.
- Visitor numbers dropped 30% this year due to terrorist attacks in France.
- Entire collection to be auctioned by Artcurial on September 18, 2016.
- M4 Cadillac tank (1942) estimated at €80,000–€140,000.
- 1944 Jeep MB estimated at €25,000.
- Caterpillar D-8 bulldozer estimated at €4,000–€6,000.
- Mannequins sold for around €200 each.
- Museum located in the D-Day beach area of Normandy.
Entities
Institutions
- Normandy Tank Museum
- Artcurial
Locations
- Catz
- France
- Normandy
- Caen