Found: I'd like a Daimler Ferret Please

[Robin Craig]

Ferrets are slowly rising in value, some more than others.

We are currently in a resurgence of vehicles for sale, as the cycle of wealth, acquisition and age and disposal seems to have hit one of those disposal times for those who bought originally and have now aged and are beyond driving them.

The Ferret in turreted form has a lot of appeal because of the enclosure and tank like similarities, armour and a weapon. For those of us who have put on a few extra pounds the Mk 1 open top is easier to get in and out of.

If you can drive to look at one that is good, if it is in the same country that is good. If you have to import it there are details to take care of that if not sorted properly will cause you grief and cost you money.

Basically the Ferret is a very supportable vehicle and with some upgrades that are not visible that makes the performance and reliability great.

It is arguably the smallest wheeled piece of armour that is (in this province and most others) street legal without modification and simple to drive even solo and makes good road speed. It is also of a size that will go through the average suburban garage door opening and is a great vehicle to cut your teeth on as far as mechanical systems.

There is much lore and urban myth that will over time become clearer.

If you find one and think it is expensive and out of reach then then the next one will be even more out of reach.

Buy the best you can and be prepared to spend more.

All British equipment sweats and leaks and drips in some form or other, some are good and acceptable some are dire and need sorting.

I currently have a of my own a "spare" Mk 1 Canadian that I think is now spoken for and a MK2/3 awaiting restoration in the pipeline that will not be ready for at least a year or more.

[eddy8men]

a mate of mine has 3 ferrets, 2 of which are for sale as far as I know but you would have to ship from the uk, although since brexit the exchange rate will be in your favour. if you are interested I will pass on his details.

good luck with your search

rick

[Patrick B]

thanks for posting guys. very good info.
im not very good at finding things on the internet, and when i do i'm usually late to the party. any leads are much appreciated.

Hi Rick. i would buy a ferret from outside of Canada but i dont know anything about importing/exporting into canada.
Im kind of scared of buying one and having it denied entry at the docks or boarder.

Am i worried for no reason? can anyone import a ferret?

thanks.
Patrick

[Robin Craig]

Email sent to you chum

[Patrick B]

Originally Posted by Robin Craig

Email sent to you chum

thanks for your help Robin. checking it now.

[Marc van Aalderen]

One on eBay in the USA: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Ferret-...3?roken=cUgayN

Good luck!

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Patrick

I recommend Doug's page ( http://www.owningtanks.com/ ) for interesting reading about owning a military vehicle. Area 2 and 4 can be illuminating.

Lots of bits of good Ferret info there too.

regards
Darrell
(owns no military vehicles!)

[eddy8men]

hi patrick

sorry but i don't know anything about canadian import regs but you wouldn't be the first guy to do it so shouldn't be an issue. the down side is i reckon it would cost £2k. might still work out cheaper though.

i'll ask my mate if they are still for sale and let him get hold of you.

good luck

rick