[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Last Ferret is on E-Bay, down to $9500.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ferret-Scout-...item1e5cee2ff9

"Restored Ferret Scout Recon Light Armoured Vehicle - Mk I

Now reduced by $5,500! MUST SELL! All offers considered!

Rescued from a country shed, this ferret has had extensive cosmetic restoration. All that was removable was taken apart and thoroughly processed to ensure that it looked as new. While we only have the word of the farmer who owned them as to mechanical working condition being “good” we were advised that they had a brake problem. The ferret minus the smoke launchers and appears complete, it stands on car jacks in a specially constructed shed and on exhibit there for the past 8 years, with batteries removed. The engine is turned by hand regularly to ensure eventual start and compression seems fine. Sold AS IS, we recommend inspection by a qualified mechanic.

This Ferret is one of a collection of five Ferret Scout Recon Cars. Three of the other Ferret cars are also fully restored (one Mk I and two Mk IIs). There is also a semi-restored Ferret and collection of thousands of fully catalogued, original Rolls Royce Ferret Scout spare parts that are being sold as separate lots. ** Note - all other Ferrets and parts are now sold **

The owner is an Australian military vehicle collector who is selling his lifetime (and much loved) collection due to illness.

About Ferret Scouts:
The Ferret Scout cars were introduced and developed in 1952 as replacements for earlier scout cars in Britain. Production ended in 1971 and 4,409 were produced and issued. Approx. 40 countries used the Ferret Scout Car since it was issued, in Northern Ireland in the 50's, in Egypt at the Suez Canal in the 60's and in Cyprus (United Nations) in the 70's. The British Army thought so highly of the Ferret Scout Cars that they took 40 "out of mothballs" and re-furbished them for use in the first Gulf War.

Condition: This Scout is being sold "as is" and as described.

Inspection: The Ferret is on display in Jabuk, South Australia (about 2 hours East of Adelaide) and any inspection is very welcome.

Information: The owner can be contacted directly for any questions (by phone or email). Additional photos can be forwarded (just send us an email). Any questions are welcome.

Shipping: The purchaser is responsible for removal, shipping arrangements, insurance and any associated costs.

Payment: An initial payment of AUD$1000 must be paid within 2 days of auction completion. The balance must be paid within the following 14 days. Payment can be paid by Paypal, Cheque, Money Order, Bank transfer or Wire. "

Wish I could spare the cash.
Rich