The M4 Sherman tank is one of the most recognizable tanks of all time. The mainstay of the U.S. Army and Marines during World War II, it served with dozens of other countries' forces including the United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and France. Easy to produce and maintain, the Sherman out-lasted more complex, less reliable German tanks on the battlefield and helped liberate millions.

Now you can one of these historic art deco tanks yourself. A fully restored M4A2E8 Sherman, nicknamed "Madeline", has surfaced on eBay. Current bidding is at $185,301.77.

The tank appears flawless, both on the outside and the inside. Everything, from the wood-handled tools strapped to the outside to the "Do not start tank with the radio on" warning sign inside looks pristine, as though the tank were brand new.

"Madeline" is a piece of history worthy of a museum, but she also runs. The auction description states "The tank starts, stops, drives and steers excellent with no issues." It also notes that the tracks are rubber and at "80 percent or better". If you want to take her off-road, go for it.

The M4A2E8 was the the final—and most advanced—version of the M4 Sherman tank series, similar to the M4 commanded by Brad Pitt in the movie Fury, with the exception of having a diesel engine. The -A2 designation means it has a pair of diesel engines rather than gasoline ones. Diesel-powered Shermans were used in the United States for training, by the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific, and were provided to the British, Soviets, and French. The -E8 designation means it's equipped with the beefy Horizontal Volute Spring System .

"Madeline" is, as should be expected, demilitarized for civilian ownership. The 76-miliimeter M1 tank gun can no longer fire live rounds. The M2 .50 caliber machine gun mounted at the back of the turret and the bow gunner's .30 caliber machine gun are both still present but also rendered inoperative.

The auction ends on March 23rd, but if you want to be sure to win there's a buy it now option of $550,000. International buyers forewarned: You're on your own for shipping. Happy bidding!

Here's a video of "Madeline" running:

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