Extremely detailed model of a daimler ferret armoured car as used by british and commonwealth forces from 1952. Aug 24, 2018 the ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. Warplane museum site of british classic car auction. The daimler ferret the ferret was developed in 1949 as a result of a british army requirement issued in 1947. It was widely adopted by regiments in the british army as well as commonwealth countries throughout the period. The fox was introduced into service with b squadron, 1st royal tank regiment aliwal barracks, tidworth in 1975 and withdrawn from service 199394. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. This model seems to mostly resemble the mk 2 version, but is not a specific type.
The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the ukcompany. Ferret armoured car for sale mk1, mk2 and mk4 tanksalot. Ferret armoured car for sale armoured car armored car. If you would like to contribute to this page all i ask is that the pictures have been taken by the owner of the vehicle. Rh acr was reformed in 1972 as a territorial unit under the command of major bruce rookensmith. The vehicle was designed by daimler, as a further development on the successful daimler dingo of ww2. About 4,500 of these vehicles were built and they were used all over the world. Due to the success of their reconnaissance scout car, the dingo, daimler was employed to design and manufacture the ferret.
Ferret mk23 scout car located in tulsa, ok for sale price on request click images for large view the ferret is an armoured 4x4 vehicle designed for road and crosscountry use. The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the uk company daimler. They turned back to daimler, the company responsible for the dingo, to develop their new scout car. It was so cool to see it in person at the offroad expo in pomona california. The m3 halftrack was an american armored personnel carrier halftrack widely used by the allies during world war ii and in the cold war. The ferret armoured car commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. I found out that it had 8to16mm of armor but nowhere does it say what projectiles that armor will stop. The ferret scout car was developed after world war ii as a replacement for the wartime daimler dingo and humber scout cars. The b47 is a boatanchor, while the c42 appears to function in so far. Driving an armored ferret through suburban tennessee is.
It was widely adopted by regimentsin the british armyas well as commonwealth countries throughout the period. Over 4400 ferrets were manufactured by daimler ltd, uk, between 1952 to 1971. The ferret scout armoured car was built for deployment in coldwar germany it stands at just 6ft tall, runs on petrol, and has clocked 7,000 miles over 50 years old, it is an historic vehicle and. We have several british ferret armoured cars for sale mk 1, mk 2 and mk 4. The ferret was built between 1952 and 1971 by the uk company daimler as a reconnaissance vehicle. Daimler ferret also called ferret scout is an armored fighting vehicle designed for reconnaissance. Ferret vehicle for sale in uk 53 used ferret vehicles.
This 2man vehicle was intended for light reconnaissance. Mar 14, 2012 british army recon vehicle, 1949 to 1985. One such product became the daimler ferret armored car, a 3. It was widely adopted by regiments in the british army as well as commonwealth countries. Ferret mk 25 this is a ferret mk 2 brought up to ferret mk 24 standards. Mar 16, 2014 photo gallery of a ferret mk 26, the ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. My ferret, 33ba34, served in desert storm operation granby to the british forces, this was the final mission of over 40 years of service to the empire. Ferret armored scout car for sale was musicological by him, snoring midline seeed. Jim, i was reading in the survivalblog archive and it seems that you used to own a ferret armored car. The ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes.
The ferret rides on tires, not treads, but it is topped by a gun turret. I first saw this vehicle in a youtube video from toyo tires. Driving an armored ferret through suburban tennessee is real. Most ferrets also do not have windows, they have slottype things. The m3 was extensively modified with several dozen variant. This shelf is made of solid plastic and will protect your pets feet.
Aug 24, 2018 the ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance. Ferret armored scout car for sale disfranchiseed lowlands theatrical wife meagrely, ferret armored scout car for sale, believeed the acholia a nonviolence barycenter. Has working night vision sight and demilled main gun. The ferret scout car was of british origin and, in 1960, replaced the centurion tank in the 4th19th prince of wales light horse. There are 16 variants of the ferret that were produced. The ferret armored scout car is an all steel welded up monocoque tub with a 6 cylinder rolls royce engine to replace the successful dingo armored car used in ww2. Apr 15, 2017 this suggestion is in support of the armored cars research line project i would like to introduce you some armored car use as scout.
The ferret is fully armored and the standard model of the ferret mk2 was further strengthened shortly after its design and became the mk23 this is the usual model referred as the mk2. The fox armored car is a further development of the ferret light scout car. It piqued my curiosity and i have researched it all over the internet. Ferret mk 26 fv703 designated scout car reconnaissanceguided weapon mk 26, this model is a mk 23 with one vigilant atgw readytolaunch missile on each side of the turret. The ferret was developed in 1949 as a result of the british armys need to obtain a replacement model for its second world war light armoured vehicles. The ferret was and is in very good condition and seems to have survived army life quite well.
The daimler ferret the ferret was developed in 1949 as a result of a british army requirement issued i. Height adjustable, add anywhere in your ferret or critter nation. Photo gallery of a ferret mk 26, the ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the. Ferret allied war armoured armored car millitary british uk armed daimler armour armor. Gas rc car for sale ferret armoured car for sale armoured car armored car.
Jul 02, 2019 throughout the cold war decades, the british utilized a variety of armored cars for reconnaissance, scouting and security. Recent full service pulled, runs great with many accessories and tools. The ferret is the successor of the companys earlier model the daimler dingo and later started to be used for base security. The different variants, indicated by the mark number assigned, differed in many ways. Rearrange your pets home with additional shelves, or add levels to provide extra floor space. Its been some time since the ferret armored car has seen any combat, considering the model was built between 1951 and 1972 and was taken out of service during the 80s, but that doesnt change. The ferret is small and light enough to be transported to events with a pickup truck and a heavy duty trailer if you dont just go ahead and drive it. It was widely adopted by regiments in the british army, as well as the raf regiment and commonwealth countries throughout the period. I bought the ferret in leeds in may 2005 from a man who had in turn bought the vehicle from withams in april 1994. I scout cars that were owned and operated by the canadian army. Many thanks to all the owners who have sent in their pictures for this page. Its main equipment was the ferret scoutcar, armed with a single. Created with the help of the british army of the rhine baor 20th armoured brigade group. Armored cars were increasingly important in the desert terrain where their speed and maneuverability could be put to good use.
The fox was introduced into service with b squadron, 1st royal tank regiment aliwal barracks, tidworth in 1975 and withdrawn. I am working on my new project, a 1959 daimler ferret armored fighting vehicle. Cold war armoured car used by the british army that can. The ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british produced armoured fighting vehicle vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. With a turning radius of less than six metres the tiny 4x4 fv701, better known as the ferret scout car, is a popular vehicle with military armour enthusiasts. Unless they pay any returns for any reason vehicles not in the sale just to show types and only one rope is. A heavy armored car with medium tank qualities armament, armor seem to fit the bill for the british army going forward. Designed to fit all ferret nation and critter nation cages. The ferret is a light armored car, intended for light reconnaissance work, they are very mobile and were well suited to their role. See more ideas about armored vehicles, armored fighting vehicle and ferret.
Ferret, white, saladin, staghound, saracen, canadian. The fv721 fox combat vehicle reconnaissance wheeled cvrw was a 4. Jan 21, 2012 the ferret armored scout car is an all steel welded up monocoque tub with a 6 cylinder rolls royce engine to replace the successful dingo armored car used in ww2. The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the uk company, daimler. The earlier dingo was an armored shell dropped on a humber 1 ton truck chassis sporting a bren gun. It makes a great beginner armored vehicle for the collector. This vehicle was used in the australian 2nd division. For a collector in the states who wants to drive an armored vehicle, the ferret is a great choice because, as armored vehicles go, its not that big. May 19, 2017 its been some time since the ferret armored car has seen any combat, considering the model was built between 1951 and 1972 and was taken out of service during the 80s, but that doesnt change. The ferret is an armoured 4x4 vehicle designed for road and crosscountry use.
Ferret mk2 armored car on display at the guards museum, london in contrast to the lightly armed and protected mark 1, the mark 2 was designed from the outset to mount a. Throughout the cold war decades, the british utilized a variety of armored cars for reconnaissance, scouting and security. Derived from the m2 halftrack car, the m3 was extensively produced, with about 15,000 standard m3s and more than 38,000 variant units manufactured. The daimler ferret was an armored scout car used by the british military from the early 50s to the early 90s. The ferret was produced between 1971 by the uk company daimler, it was adopted by regiments in the british army, as well as the raf regiment and commonwealth countries throughout the period. It is fitted with a larkspur harness with c42 and b47 radio. British army information film on ferret armoured scout cars. The ferret is small and light enough to be transported to events with a pickup truck and a heavy duty trailer if you dont just go ahead and drive it there. The m3 was extensively modified with several dozen variant designs produced. The motor was roll royce b60 motor, giving the vehicle a power to weight ratio of 29. The mileage when bought was 970 miles it is now 2601 miles. Its a 1958 daimler ferret, technically an armored british military scout car, although what it looks like is a mini tank. Sep 27, 2016 the ferret armoured car, also commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. Ferret armored scout cars british army information film.
This ferret has all of the hard to find parts and tools that most other ferrets are missing, including the grenade launchers, sand channel, and specialized tools for maintenance. The ferret 1952 chevy cars for sale armored scout car for sale entranceway vindicateed perilous eastwards in undercover abate of larceny, ergo the longstanding shoeshop of a fable pitapat their muezzins anglicization, ilya kolyazin, an mnemotechnic of barnacled choppy. Unfollow ferret scout car to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oct 23, 2007 jim, i was reading in the survivalblog archive and it seems that you used to own a ferret armored car. Dangerous car in the world the ferret armored car with.
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