A history buff has managed to upset his entire neighborhood after he parked his  Second World War tank outside his multi-million home.

Attorney Tony Buzbee's huge armored vehicle - one of the tanks used on D-Day to help liberate France - is currently sitting on River Oaks Boulevard in Houston, Texas.

Buzbee had bought the piece of history overseas for $600,000 and it has taken him almost a year to get it over to the US.

Attorney Tony Buzbee's huge armored vehicle - one of the tanks used on D-Day to help liberate France - is currently sitting on River Oaks Boulevard in Houston, Texas

But his neighbors are already petitioning him to get rid of the tank, claiming it was a safety issue' and causes extra traffic in the area as cars slow down to get a better look.

The River Oaks Property Owners sent Buzbee a letter warning the tank was a 'serious concern for neighbors', he told Khou.

'It's not violating any ordinance, but for some people it makes the homeowners association uncomfortable,' said Buzbee. 'If you're offended just lighten up, my goodness it isn't hurting anyone.'

Buzbee had bought the piece of history overseas for $600,000 and it has taken him almost a year to get it over to the US

'Took a year to get here. This particular tank landed at Normandy. It liberated Paris and ultimately went all the way to Berlin. There's a lot of history here.'

Yet, for others, it has become a popular local attraction. Kids have been clambering over it, and locals have come for a closer look.

'I wish it was permanent,' said Douglas. 'I think it's an asset and I think if you watch the cars come up and slow down, you say to yourself, 'wow, that's America.

Buzbee says he's planning on moving the tank to his ranch in east Texas.

But until he decides to move it, there is not much his disgruntled neighbors can do.

'The problem is there is no action they can take,' said Buzbee. 'They can ticket it or they can try to tow it, but the truth is unless I decide to move it, it's not going anywhere.'