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1955 DAIMLER FERRET MK2/4 ARMOURED SCOUT CAR
Registration no. XSL 646
Faced with the requirement to update its light armoured vehicles post-
WW2, the British Ministry of Defence turned to the Daimler company.
Development began in 1949 and the resulting Ferret armoured, or
scout, car first entered service in 1952. The Ferret shared many design
features with its Daimler Dingo predecessor but incorporated a larger
crew compartment and a small machine gun turret. The six-cylinder
engine was a Rolls-Royce B60 overhead-valve petrol unit developing
129bhp, good enough to endow the 3.75-ton ('dry') Ferret with a top
speed close to 0mph. Drive was transmitted via a Åuid Åywheel to a
five-speed pre-selective gearbox and thence via a transfer box to all four
wheels. Today the Ferret is very popular with private collectors of military
vehicles due to its compact size and relatively affordable price. This
Ferret comes with copies of its military service and maintenance history
supplied by The Tank Museum, Bovingdon. These documents state
that the vehicle was up armoured from Mk23 to Mk24 specification in
November 1973, and that its last known military service was during the
first Gulf War (19901991). Following detailed research it transpires the
vehicle previously belonged to the 14th/20th Hussars, a very famous
cavalry regiment, along with the Blues and Royals. Having spent ten
years in Northern Ireland, the enthusiast vendor surmises the Ferret
was undoubtedly shot at a lot . This example features a gas-firing 0.30
calibre Browning M1919 machine gun (no certificate required) and comes
fully equipped with pickaxes, shovels, cargo net, storage bins, cooker,
First Aid kit (unopened), and a fully working intercom. Driven weekly
and recently benefitting from the most comprehensive service possible,
the engine, hubs, Åuids and communication system have all received
attention. The vehicle is offered with a V5C document.
£18,000 - 20,000
€21,000 - 23,000
103
1976 LAND ROVER SERIES III 88" 4X4 UTILITY
Registration no. MHY 664R
Chassis no. n/a
A Series 000 model on the wheelbase, this Land Rover has the
2 ¼-litre diesel engine. The vendor discovered the vehicle around
1 months ago in a field where it has been sitting for a couple of
years, and purchased it from the owner. It has since been extensively
restored, receiving a new high-quality Richards galvanised chassis, a
galvanised bulkhead, and a full re-spray, and having countless other
parts replaced. All metal trim parts were re-galvanised, while the
wiring loom and prop shaft were renewed and a stainless steel full
exhaust system fitted. Finished in pastel green with cream hardtop,
the body is original (with the exception of the doors), as is the
engine, which has been fully serviced and fitted with new-type glow
plugs. Other noteworthy features include Exmoor front seats, front
seatbelts, rear bench seats, 'Rocky Mountain' suspension, and new
suspension leaf springs. It should be noted that the speedometer
has been changed. Said to start first time and run very well, this
comprehensively rebuilt Land Rover is offered with restoration invoices
and a V5C registration Certificate.
£10,000 - 15,000
€12,000 - 17,000