This is a Fully Restored Ferret Scout Recon Light Armoured Vehicle - Originally Mk I, now Mk II
This Ferret was rescued from a farm shed where it was regularly used by the owner farmer as an occasional roustabout. This Ferret MK1 was fully operational when purchased. However, it required a serious clean up including fumigation, of white tailed spiders, redback spiders and 2 weeks of scraping the floor of an inch of chicken droppings! Once that was done, it still needed a further week of thorough steam cleaning.
Prior to purchase, the farmer took me on a very wild ride, up and down hills and ridges while hanging on for dear life to prove that the Ferret was running!
This ferret’s overall condition required our care and undivided attention. It’s restoration took 4 years of nearly constant attention to detail where ALL parts were taken apart, then stripped, sanded, rust-proofed and protected with the best products available. Seats were redone, new foam and trim cut and restored to as new condition. All suspension was checked, joints were oiled, the engine was restored cosmetically, batteries removed and electricals disconnected. Once finished, it was then taken to a purposely-built hangar/museum, placed on jacks and covered. Although the ferret has not been driven or started since its purchase, it is regularly cranked by hand to ensure its start when re-activated by its new owner.
Last year, I purchased a turret which I have placed on this ferret as a tribute to the detailing work that this ferret deserved. It now proudly stands as a MK11 and can be admired by viewing the recent photographs on ebay.
This Ferret is currently on auction on ebay UK: Ferret A Listing
This Ferret is one of a collection of five Ferret Scout Recon Cars. Three of the other Ferret cars are also fully restored (two Mk I's and one Mk II). There is also a semi-restored Ferret and collection of thousands of fully catalogued, original Rolls Royce Ferret Scout spare parts that are being sold as separate lots.
The owner is an Australian military vehicle collector who is selling his lifetime (and much loved) collection due to illness.
Condition: This Scout is being sold "as is" and as described.
Inspection: The collection is based in Adelaide, South Australia and any inspection is very welcome.
Information: The owner can be contacted directly for any questions (by phone or email). Additional photos can be forwarded (just send us an email). Any questions are welcome.
Shipping: The purchaser is responsible for removal, shipping arrangements, insurance and any associated costs.
Our Code: "Ferret A"
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