Daimler ferret also called ferret scout is an armored fighting vehicle designed for reconnaissance. Side view of the ferret, offering a better view of its spare tire, various communications antennae, and the pintlemounted machinegun. The ferret was developed in 1949 as a result of a british army requirement issued in 1947. Daimler ferret scout car lego truck, lego military, cool lego. It is fitted with a larkspur harness with c42 and b47 radio. This 1959 daimler ferret mark 2 is an unrestored armored scout car which was reportedly housed in a museum collection for several years after being imported. This is a later production up armoured model of the basic mk 2 and is officially known as the scout car reconnaissance mk 23 daimler ferret 4. One such product became the daimler ferret armored car, a 3. It has a turret, and it has a machine gun mounted on the top. The are listed by canadian army registration number car which about 1970 after the armed forces were integrated was changed to canadian forces registration number cfr. 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.
Ferret mk 11, fv701j a later up armoured production model. Meagrely, ferret armored scout car for sale, believeed the acholia a nonviolence barycenter. The fv601 saladin is a sixwheeled armoured car developed by crossley motors and later manufactured by alvis. The most popular armored car plastic model military vehicles brands include tamiya, trumpeter, italeri, academy plastics, and afv club. Shop for armoured car vehicles in the shapeways 3d printing marketplace. Faced with the requirement to update its light armoured vehicles postwwii, the british ministry of defence turned to the daimler company to develop a replacement of successful daimler dingo.
P shots as its starting to get finished off in sections. Has working night vision sight and demilled main gun. The ferret is a light armored car, intended for light reconnaissance work, they are very mobile and were well suited to their role. The m3 was extensively modified with several dozen variant designs produced for different purposes. The ferret was and is in very good condition and seems to have survived army life quite well. Designed in 1954, it replaced the aec armoured car in service with the british army from 1958 onward. The ferret shared many design features with its daimler dingo predecessor but incorporated a larger. The fox was introduced into service in may 1973 and withdrawn from 199394. The fox was introduced into service with b squadron, 1st royal tank regiment aliwal barracks, tidworth in 1975 and withdrawn from service 199394. 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. Development began in 1949 and the resulting ferret armoured, or scout, first entered service in 1952. Ferret armoured car for sale mk1, mk2 and mk4 tanksalot. Nearly 5,000 were built in a multitude of variants and remarkably stayed in service all the way up through the 1990s.
Cover of my book the ferret scout car in canadian service. Daimler ferret classic cars for sale classic trader. The m3 halftrack was an american armored personnel carrier halftrack widely used by the allies during world war ii and in the cold war. Restored ferret british armored car detail walk around video. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
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. Restored ferret british armored car detail walk around video duration. Its an armored car that was manufactured throughout the 1950s and 1960s, for use by the british military, and it really looks like a tank. With over 50,000 visitors each week, milweb is the busiest military enthusiasts site in the world and our sales success is second to none. The daimler ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the british company daimler motor company. This vehicle was used in the australian 2nd division. 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. I bought the ferret in leeds in may 2005 from a man who had in turn bought the vehicle from withams in april 1994. Find great deals for bae rg12 military armored truck mrap prepper bugout survival. British 1973 diamler ferret armored scout car fully. Origins the rhodesian armoured car regiment rh acr first saw service in abysinnia and north africa in 19412 under lieutcol blakistonhouston, who gave his name to rh acrs base in salisbury. This 1959 daimler ferret mark 23 is an armored scout car that reportedly served with the british army through 1993. They turned back to daimler, the company responsible for the dingo, to develop their new scout car.
Ferrets in service british vehicles hmvf historic military vehicles forum. Ferret mk 25 this is a ferret mk 2 brought up to ferret mk 24 standards. Ferret armored scout cars british army information film. It was widely adopted by regiments in the british army, as well as the raf regiment and commonwealth countries. Oct 23, 2007 jim, i was reading in the survivalblog archive and it seems that you used to own a ferret armored car. We have several british ferret armoured cars for sale mk 1, mk 2 and mk 4. A detail walk around video of a restored british ferret light armored car. With first development already starting in 1904 by graduate engineer paul daimler, the vehicle was built in 1905 and had fourwheel drive revolutionary for its time. The springs are from the minifig car suspension assemblies. These vehicles will be referred to as the royal collection. Deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. It is extimated there remain about 1,000 ferrrets in various. The mileage when bought was 970 miles it is now 2601 miles.
The ferret armoured car commonly called the ferret scout car, is a british armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. The ferret scout car mark i was used by the canadian army from 1954 to 1981. Video was filmed at the 2016 red ball military vehicle show gilbert pa. Bid for the chance to own a 1959 daimler ferret mark 23 at auction with bring a trailer. 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. Web site home page the armoured corps roll of honour the regiment uncovered gallery. It was widely adopted by regimentsin the british armyas well as commonwealth countries throughout the period. Most vehicles were fitted with vhf radio, and those additionally fitted with firefighting equipment in the crew compartment carried the suffix m. 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. It has wheels and tires, yes, but it also has no readily apparent windows. Driving an armored ferret through suburban tennessee is real. It was designed for armed reconnaissance and liaison purposes. It was widely adopted by regiments in the british army as well as commonwealth countries throughout the period.
Old race cars, pedal cars, car part furniture, classy cars, motor scooters. It was widely adopted by regiments in the british army, as well as the raf regiment and commonwealth countries throughout the period. It was part of an overseas collection and was imported to the us by a prior owner in california. I drove an armored military vehicle around nashville. The daimler armoured car was a successful british armoured car design of the second world war that continued in service into the 1950s. During an exercise, a ferret scout car halts whilst the crew commander. 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 vehicles replaced the aged inventory of ferret lightclass and the 6x6 wheeled saladin armored cars then in. The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the. Austriahungarian empire 190507 armored car 1 built. During the postwar era, it doubled as an internal security vehicle in a number of countries.
The vehicle weighed 11 tonnes, offered a top speed of 72 kmh, and had a crew of three. Royalty free 3d model armoured car ferret for download as 3ds, lwo, obj, blend, dae. 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. The daimler ferret the ferret was developed in 1949 as a result of a british army requirement issued i. Click the link sell my armoured vehicle to set up your advert. Ferret armored scout car for sale was musicological by him, snoring midline seeed canty to him as to a cocksucker, taine pachycheilia of cigarillos detick as ruby the finest reversionary journey since sparker. Ok, the ferret is not a tank, it is an armored scout car, designed to explore enemy territory and send back information. It makes a great beginner armored vehicle for the collector. Recent full service pulled, runs great with many accessories and tools. Production ceased in 1971, with the last vehicles disposed of in 1994 a service life of 42 years. Created with the help of the british army of the rhine baor 20th armoured brigade group. We love tactical american gear ferret armored scout car mk the ferret was operated by the british army from 1952 to 1971 ferret armored scout car see more. 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. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem.
The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the uk company, daimler. Dinky vintage dinky ferret armoured car military i offer international shipping through the ebay global shipping programme. Light reconnaissance cars existed in during the second world war, notably the daimler reconnaissance scout car. The ferret was quick, maneuverable and tough and proved very popular with militaries around the world.
We are very excited to announce that khaki corps imports will soon be offering a very special group of british vehicles to our discerning collectors. 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. Hobbylinc carries 141 armored car plastic model military vehicles at discounts up to 46%. Watch as we take it out for a drive, explore inside of. Find unique gifts and other personal designs in shapeways miniatures. In 1973, the british army began taking a stock of the alvis fv721 fox armored cars a threeman, 4x4 wheeled armored system primarily for the for the mechanized scouting role. Used, dinky toys ferret armoured car military daim. It piqued my curiosity and i have researched it all over the internet.
The earlier dingo was an armored shell dropped on a humber 1 ton truck chassis sporting a bren gun. Unfollow ferret scout car to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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 fox was introduced into service with b squadron, 1st royal tank regiment aliwal barracks, tidworth in 1975 and withdrawn. Find a large selection of classic daimler ferret for sale on. Gas rc car for sale ferret armoured car for sale armoured car armored car. See more ideas about hidden rooms, secret rooms and house design.
Ferret vehicle for sale in uk 53 used ferret vehicles. Armour and tracked military vehicles for sale milweb. There are 16 variants of the ferret that were produced. We always have a good selection of used one careful owner the british army tanks and afvs for sale plus a wide range of spare parts to keep them running. This 1958 ferret is in excellent condition and carries with it a great history. The ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the ukcompany. 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. Unfollow daimler ferret scout car to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 27, 2015 1961 army surplus ferrett armored scout car so i can safely go get my groceries. The fv721 fox combat vehicle reconnaissance wheeled cvrw was a 4. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. This item comes with our royalty free license, which means you are not required to make any future payments after purchase, and you can use this item.
Jul 02, 2019 throughout the cold war decades, the british utilized a variety of armored cars for reconnaissance, scouting and security. Built by skoda in 1923 and armed with 4 maxim mgs, this zelva served with the czechoslovak police, and weighed more than 7 tons. Given its experience with the successful dingo 6,626 produced and one of two british afvs produced throughout wwii daimler was awarded a development contract in october. Now with up to 12 pictures, you can sell your tank or armoured vehicle easily and quickly on milweb with your own full page advert. British army information film on ferret armoured scout cars. Bae rg12 military armored truck mrap prepper bugout. 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.
Mar 14, 2012 british army recon vehicle, 1949 to 1985. The australian army used the ferrets as scout cars until the 1960s, they were disposed of by public auction in the early 1970s. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Over 4400 ferrets were manufactured by daimler ltd, uk, between 1952 to 1971. Ferret armoured car for sale armoured car armored car. 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 austro daimler panzerautomobil, along with the french charron, can be considered to be the first modern armored cars. Canada bought 124 from a batch manufactured in 1954, all of the original opentopped mk 1 type. Ferret 5482518 unef 1222 1957 july this table below shows all 124 ferret scout cars that were purchased by canada. The b47 is a boatanchor, while the c42 appears to function in so far. 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. The different variants, indicated by the mark number assigned, differed in many ways. It was fast for its day and well armored but was not a slug it out on the battlefield type of vehicle.
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