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Tanks and Vehicles for Sale

Our Leopards are our most popular tanks.  A true tank that is big, fast, and easy to drive.   While not as heavily armored as other tanks from the Cold War era,  it was faster and more maneuverable, making the Leopard truly a “fast cat” as the name implies.

This Leopard 1 A5 was the final and most advance version of the Leopard 1 family. This version has an integrated fire control system consisting of a commander’s stabilized panoramic telescope and a gunner’s primary sight with a stereoscopic rangefinder.

Model: Leopard 1A5 Country of Origin: West Germany Year of manufacturing: 1987 Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) Combat Weight: 46 ton Engine: MTU 830 bhp (619 KW) multi-fuel V-10 diesel

This Leopard is located in Texas at our main facility and ready to go.  Note that the main gun has been demilitarized and not considered a live gun.

For Sale: Leopard 1A5

Price Starting at: $550,000 USD

•  Fully operational and upgraded
•  Maintained by Leopard tank specialists with 30+ years of experience
•  Ideal for collectors, museums, or tank enthusiasts

Tank Details

• Model: Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tank
• Condition: Running, serviced, and field-tested
• Upgrades: Performance and reliability enhancements
• Location: Available for test drives and viewing at our facility

Our Process – Serious Buyers Only

We receive over 50 inquiries a month—many from casual browsers. To streamline communication, we’ve created a 4-step buyer process for serious buyers:

Step 1 – Contact Us

Submit an inquiry to express your interest in purchasing a Leopard tank.

Step 2 – Deposit Required

After we receive your inquiry, you’ll get an acknowledgment and a $2,500 deposit request.

•  Non-refundable, but fully credited to your name
•  Use the credit toward the tank or DriveTanks activities (drive, shoot, etc.)

Step 3 – Full Consultation

Once the deposit is confirmed, we’ll connect you with our experts to:

• Answer your questions
• Walk you through specs and history
• Provide buying advice and support

Step 4 – Visit & Test Drive

Come to our location, meet the team, and test drive a Leopard 1A5.

• Hands-on inspection
• Personal walkthrough of your selected tank
• Final discussion on purchase, shipping, and logistics

Not Ready to Buy Yet?

Your deposit remains as a DriveTanks credit. Use it anytime for our tank-driving or live-fire experiences.

Looking for Other Tanks?

We offer personal sourcing and consultation for tanks and armored vehicles:

•  $500/hour sourcing fee
• Access to a global network of collectors and dealers
• Expert advice on pricing, legality, and transportation