Wanted: Ferret? but can settle for an M38A1

[Grant Hopkins]

Welcome Sam. I've owned a Ferret and a couple M38A1 among many other things and I would say the Ferret is a significant step in maintenance and drive-ability away from a Rover or a Jeep. If you were dead set on the Ferret I'd go with the restored one as the $6000 machine is likely hiding 5x as many problems as the ones you can see. I had a lot of fun driving around in mine, but it's just not as convenient as the 38A1, the jeep is quicker and more responsive and far more portable. If you are going to drive it a lot be prepared to stop at a gas station every second trip with the Ferret. I see a couple 38A1 on kijiji in Ontario right now, have you gone to check them out yet?