1961 Daimler Ferret

This 1961 Daimler Ferret Mark 2/3 is an armored scout car 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 a green camouflage, and the vehicle is equipped with a rotating turret, a disabled .30-caliber machine gun, street lighting, a high-mount spotlight, a camouflage net, a first-aid box, a Solex carburetor, a radio system with two headsets, traction boards, fire extinguishers, and 16″ steel wheels. This Daimler Ferret was acquired by the selling dealer in February 2024 and is now offered at no reserve in New York 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 and houses a dummy .30-caliber gun. This example is finished in green and black camouflage with white lettering. Storage compartments are integrated into the wheel wells and right bodyside panel, and the body is equipped with a spotlight, headlights and taillights, and side mirrors. A water can, a camouflage net cover, removable traction boards, and two fire extinguishers are mounted to the body. Scratches and scuffs on the right side are pictured in the gallery. Steel eight-lug wheels wear 9.00×16″ Michelin X tires, and a matching spare is mounted to the left side. The vehicle uses independent suspension with coil springs and hydraulic dampers all around. The turreted Mark 2/3 Ferret was set up for a three-man crew, with the driver positioned low at the front of the vehicle, and the commander and 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 seating surfaces are upholstered in green vinyl, and the onboard radio is wired to two headsets. Instrumentation includes a 50-mph speedometer, 4k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a coolant-temperature gauge. The odometer displays under 3k 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. A collection of spare parts is included with the sale. The vehicle does not have a title, as it is not legal for road use. It is being offered on a bill of sale.