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Restoration
of ‘Ferret” Mk1/1 Armoured Scout Car (BDP 360 M) Friends
of the SAAF Museum – Pretoria Branch
This vehicle was
delivered to the friends at the end of July 2005 for restoration. Although some
engine parts were missing, it was decided that we should try and restore the
vehicle to running condition as a first choice. If the missing parts proved to
be too difficult to obtain, the second option would be a cosmetic restoration. The Ferret Armoured
Scout Car Mk1/1 is turretless, 3 man ( Commander, Gunner and Driver) reconnaissance
vehicle which was built by the Daimler Company of Coventry, England during the
early 1950’s. Production continued until 1971 with 4400 being produced, many
of which were exported. Many variations exist but the Mk1/1 was the standard
unit ‘Car, scout, 4x4, liaison, Ferret, Mk1’ with thicker side and rear
hull plates (up to 16 mm) which were incorporated during manufacture.
This ‘permanent 4
wheel drive’ vehicle is powered by a 6 cylinder 4.25 litre Rolls Royce engine
which drives via a 5 speed (forward and reverse) pre-select gearbox giving a
maximum road speed of approx 90 kph. This vehicle had been
standing in the open for a considerable time which had resulted in the decay of
interior wiring and the severe rusting of the stowage boxes. Many of the
catches and flaps were rusted solid. Undaunted, we have progressed to beginning
work on the rusted storage containers and have refurbished and recovered the
drivers seat.
Feel free to click on any of the thumbnails below to view a larger image.
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