CHAR GOLIATH. Goliath type E (Leicher Ladungsträger Goliath - Sd.Kfz. 302). This example of the first electric version (2650 produced) is painted blue-gray, although it appears that its original color is sandy-yellow, which can be seen in places. The tracks are complete and functional, the traction telephone cable is present, the original top covers are present, as is the towing ring, but the sides are missing and have been replaced by welded iron plates. The control cable guide is missing. The 2 electric motors and the remote control are missing. Light projectile impacts suggest that it has been in combat. The chassis bears the serial number 3180. This iconic little tank is the forerunner of remote-controlled vehicles. It represents a good basis for a quality restoration. Dimensions: 1.50 m X 0.85 X 0.55 cm. ABE A small tracked vehicle created by French engineer Kégresse was discovered in June 1940 by German troops. The Wehrmacht was interested in the concept and commissioned the Borgward company to develop a model capable of remotely transporting around 60 kg of explosives to neutralize machine-gun nests, bunkers and even armored vehicles. The first version, our example, is electric and wire-guided over a distance of around 650 m, and is guided by a remote control box. Used in 1942-1943 on the Russian front, in Italy and during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, it proved to be rather slow, at around 10 km/h, and too fragile, with armour too thin for military use. It was replaced by a thermal model with a 2-stroke engine. Marginally used in Normandy, they had no effect and remained at the curiosity stage. Technical specifications: Weight 370 kg, dimensions 1.50 m X 0.85 m X 0.56 m, propulsion: 2 x 2.5 kW electric motors located in the front side lockers, maximum speed 10 km/h, range 650 m.