What is a Ferret armoured car?

What is a Ferret armoured car?

The Ferret armoured car, also commonly called the Ferret scout car, is a British armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes.

When did the Daimler Ferret come out?

The Ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the UK company Daimler. It was widely adopted by regiments in the British Army, as well as the RAF Regiment and Commonwealth countries throughout the period.

When did the Ferret come out?

The Ferret was developed in 1949 as a result of a British Army requirement issued in 1947. ‘Light reconnaissance cars’ existed during the Second World War, notably the Daimler Reconnaissance Scout Car.

When was the first Daimler liaison made?

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 1948, and in June 1950 the first prototype of the Car, Scout, 4×4, Liaison (Ferret) Mark 1 was delivered.

Who maintains the armoured vehicles of Rhodesia?

After Rhodesia’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence, maintaining the armoured vehicle fleet became a responsibility of the Rhodesian Light Infantry until Major Bruce Rooken-Smith reactivated the former Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment in 1972.

How much does a Daimler Ferret cost?

£15,000 for the Mark 4. The Ferret armoured car, also commonly called the Ferret scout car, is a British armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. The Ferret was produced between 1952 and 1971 by the UK company Daimler.

How much does a British Ferret cost?

We have several British Ferret Armoured Cars For Sale (Mk 1, Mk 2 and Mk 4). Prices are £6,000 – £9,000 and £15,000 for the Mark 4. The Ferret armoured car, also commonly called the Ferret scout car, is a British armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes.