CHAR GOLIATH. Goliath type E (Leicher Ladungsträger Goliath - Sd.Kfz. 302). This example of the first electric version (2650 produced) is painted blue-grey; it appears that its original colour is sandy yellow, which can be seen in places. The tracks are complete and functional, the telephone traction cable is present, the original top covers are present as well as the towing ring, but the sides are missing and have been replaced by welded iron plates.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. It has light projectile impacts that suggest it has been in combat. The chassis bears the serial number 3180. This iconic little tank was 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 designed by the 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 designed to neutralise machine gun nests and bunkers or even armoured 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 in 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 an internal combustion model with a 2-stroke engine. Marginally used in Normandy, they had no effect and remained at the curiosity stage. Technical characteristics: Weight 370 kg, dimensions 1.50 m X 0.85 m X 0.56 m, propulsion: 2 electric motors of 2.5 kW placed in the front side trunks, maximum speed 10 km/h, range: 650 m.