Where do Surplus Military Vehicles Come From?
While almost all military vehicles start life in the government and enter the private market through surplus auctions, conducted by the Federal Government, there are a few exceptions. Occasionally a prototype unit (or several) is built for the military, but is not actually purchased by them. Such prototypes are sometimes later sold off by the companies and enter the private sector. Another exception is stolen vehicles which disappear before being delivered to the government (or from government facilities). And finally there are some vehicles which are built up from parts and never had an original identity in the government. Once these exceptional units enter the private market, their origin may not be verifiable. CAUTION: buying a stolen military vehicle is the same as throwing your money away and could land you in serious trouble. If the origin of any vehicle is suspicious, walk away. Exceptions aside, government surplus sales are the door through which most military vehicles travelle
