1960 Daimler Ferret

This 1960 Daimler Ferret Mark 2-series armored scout car was manufactured for use by the British military, and it is powered by a 4.3-liter Rolls-Royce B60 inline-six. A five-speed semi-automatic transmission delivers power to all four wheels via an H-shaped differential and individual propshafts. The steel body is finished in green, and the vehicle is equipped with a rotating turret, street lighting, storage compartments, periscope hatches, and 16″ steel wheels. This Daimler Ferret was acquired by the current owner in 2023 and is now offered on dealer consignment in California with a bill of sale. The Ferret is constructed from welded steel plates between 6mm and 16mm thick. The Mark 2 and later versions were equipped with an octagonal Alvis Saracen APC two-door turret, which rotates 360 degrees. This example is finished in green, and the body is equipped with headlights, taillights, a right-side mirror, and storage compartments integrated into the wheel wells and right bodyside panel. Steel eight-lug wheels wear 9.00×16″ Dunlop Trak Grip tires, and a matching spare is mounted to the left side. The vehicle rides on an independent suspension with coil springs and hydraulic dampers all around. The Mark 2 Ferret was set up for a two-man crew, with the driver positioned low at the front of the vehicle, and the gunner positioned in the turret. The steering wheel angles downward, and with the access hatch closed the driver’s view is through a set of vision blocks and a periscope. Controls include conventional throttle and brake pedals, with a gearbox actuator pedal at the left of the pedal box. The driver’s seat is upholstered in black vinyl, while the gunner’s seat cushion is missing. Instrumentation includes a 50-mph speedometer, 4k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The odometer displays 1k miles, a handful of which have been added by the selling dealer. True mileage is unknown. Power is provided by a 4.3-liter Rolls-Royce B60 inline-six and is sent to all four wheels via a five-speed epicyclic semi-automatic transmission and fluid-flywheel coupling. Additional underside photos can be viewed in the gallery below. The vehicle does not have a title, as it is not legal for road use. It is being offered on a bill of sale.