[MV] Re: Ferrets and other British & Czech Armour
The Manager (coastal@istar.ca)
Tue, 18 Nov 1997 11:33:35 -0800
The Manager wrote:
>
> Tarheel wrote:
> >
> > I have recently heard about the British Ferret reconnaissance
> > vehicles being available in the U.S.A. from at least one
> > supplier (Lionheart Vehicles Limited) through several
> > dealers on this side of the pond for a price around
> > US 12,000.00. That is about what a nice used 4X4
> > work truck costs.
> >
> > I think the Ferret would make an excellent rough
> > ground vehicle to use for back country transport and repair work
> > on miles of water supply line which runs back into
> > some really tough narrow canyon and wash country out here
> > in Arizona; not to mention a real kick in the pants to
> > own.
> >
> > Does anyone have any e-mail address, phone contacts
> > or other addresses to anyone having a Ferret 2\3 for sale?
> >
> > I might consider one without engine for purposes of conversion
> > to a suitable industrial diesel engine. Any thoughts?
> >
> > A practical minded novice
> >
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> Tarheel,
>
> We offer British Armoured and Soft-Skinned vehicles (Land Rovers,
> Utility vehicles, Volvo tracked snow, etc.) in Canada.
>
> While Jim Webster may offer some first hand experiences, I beleive that
> he is mistaken in the nomenclature. The FV701(H) or Ferret 2/3 was
> intended to carry the ZB 298 Radar setup and weighed 3,640 Kilograms.
> The Vigilant outfitted Ferret was the FV703 or Mark 2/6 and was 900
> Kilograms heavier at 4,460 kilos. Both of these models are rated at a
> maximum speed of 40 mph and a crew of 2, whereas the Mark 1 series were
> rated as light recon and carried 3 people and went 5 mph faster. I have
> no doubt that the Mark 2/6 configuration was a little top heavy. While
> military vehicles are intended to be durable you must use them for what
> they were intended for. The British used them in Malay and the Middle
> East. So they have seen jungles and the desert. They are meant to go
> cross country and with the proper load carrying baskets would be a fun
> way of packing around a pipe wrench. They are armoured, however, and
> they lack anything that would make hot weather work pleasant.
>
> Diesel conversion? Haven't heard of one, but if it could adapt to a
> Rolls-Royce B60 Gas engine mounts it would probably work. If your
> worried about spares - don't. Reconditioned engines, etc are all
> available.
>
> Should you wish a Ferret or any other British or Czech (MIGs or Armour)
> Equipment do not hesitate to call or FAX. FAX is preferable as
> specifications will be clearly stated and we may be busy working on
> something.
>
> A Ferret 2/3 in reconditioned state will be US$14,000 FOB Vancouver,
> B.C. CANADA. Reconditioning includes an overhaul of the brakes, full
> tune up, and a very nice looking repaint/repair of the outer hull.
> Currently we are not setup to export directly into the U.S., but can
> assist with most associated paper work.
>
> Best Regards and luck with your search
>
> John S.
> Manager
> Coastal Armoury Limited
> TEL/FAX (604) 925-3559
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