For Sale: Ferret Scout Car - Partly Restored (E)

Ferret Scout Recon Light Armoured Vehicle - Mk I

This Ferret was purchased five years ago as a restoration project. It is thought to have been previously on static display as the engine was (and still is) immobile and parts were missing such as the rear observer seat and the air cleaner. The engine itself appears to be fairly complete but it lacks the original spark plugs.

Cosmetic restoration was initiated by a thorough steam-cleaning of all of the exterior/interior, removing internal accessories such as battery boxes, map containers, etc., and giving the ferret a 3-fold rust proofing (Wattyl rust and paint protector was used).

Unfortunately, this project has had to be abandoned due to illness and the ferret’s present condition can be seen by viewing the photographs on the ebay listing. This vehicle remains protected and is covered on car jacks at the rear of the present owners’ home.

The Ferret is currently for auction on ebay: Ferret Scout Auction Listing

This Ferret is one of a collection of five Ferret Scout Recon Cars. The other four Ferret cars are fully restored (two Mk I's and two Mk IIs). There is also a collection of thousands of fully catalogued, original Rolls Royce Ferret Scout spare parts that are being sold as a separate lot. See other postings on this blog for details.

The owner is an Australian military vehicle collector who is selling his lifetime (and much loved) collection due to illness.

About Ferret Scouts:
The Ferret Scout cars were introduced and developed in 1952 as replacements for earlier scout cars in Britain. Production ended in 1971 and 4,409 were produced and issued. Approx. 40 countries used the Ferret Scout Car since it was issued, in Northern Ireland in the 50's, in Egypt at the Suez Canal in the 60's and in Cyprus (United Nations) in the 70's. The British Army thought so highly of the Ferret Scout Cars that they took 40 "out of mothballs" and re-furbished them for use in the first Gulf War.


Condition: This Scout is being sold "as is" and as described. It is not operational.

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.

Our Code: E