Sherman M4A3E8 76mm

Sherman M4A3E8 76mm

Live the dream and become owner of a very impressive, and highly collectable WW-II Icon being a Sherman M4A3E8(76) HVSS

This superb Sherman will add, by our opinion, a significant value to any WW2 Armor collection because it tells a magnificent story of the final stage of US Sherman production in Word War 2. Moreover, the M4A3 E8 (76) HVSS is according to well-known experts the ultimate Sherman!

Global timeline

Story of the M4A3E8 76mm

The M4A3(76) evolved from a 1942 Ford contract introducing a new 500 HP V8 engine, initially used for training but later proven superior and approved for overseas use in 1943. Production was reserved for US forces. Although Ford exited tank production in 1943, it continued supplying engines. The M4A3E8 76 HVSS, produced by Chrysler (1944–1945), represents a peak in US tank development. BAIV is launching a unique restoration project based on an M74 reconversion, with key components like hull, suspension, T23 turret, and 76 mm gun already sourced, making it a standout project for serious collectors and enthusiasts.
2022

Found an Original T23 76mm Turret

Condition When Discovered, turret came form an ex target range area.

2023

Started on the repair of the turret

Started repair work on the turret

2024

Worked on the desing of the T23 Mantlet

The Mantlet of the T23 was missing so we redesigned this part to be newly casted based copied with 3D scan from an original.

2026

Start your Journey with BAIV

The project, for the serious collector, will be fully rebuilt in our workshop in Nederweert as a late model Medium Tank M4A3 E8 (76)W HVSS.

Highlights

Found hidding in the Turret the letters H YOR K, when mirrored it's K ROY H which was added by an employee during the casting process therefore the handwirting is mirrored. It reference the the icon Kill Roy Was Here. this handwriting was placed behind the oddments box so was not spotted during final assement of the build.

Highlight 1

Complete design made for the missing T23 Mantlet

Restoration captured in photos

Background Story

The project, for the serious collector, will be fully rebuilt in our workshop in Nederweert as a late model Medium Tank M4A3 E8 (76)W HVSS.

Basis for the project will be a M74 which will fully reconverted by the BAIV team to the exact specifications as applicable for the M4A3 E8 (76)W HVSS as delivered in January 1945!

This includes the T23 turret with 76 M2A1 gun, characteristic muzzle brake, wet ammunition stowage, including six round ready rack, HVSS suspension, Chrysler sprockets, SCR 508 etc. etc.

BAIV intend to perform this project together with a client and future owner of this masterpiece so if you want to be our customer you are going to live a fabulous dream.

All Reverse engineering work required for the conversion will be worked out in Solid Works based on original measurements and functionality.

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