Wanted: Ferret? but can settle for an M38A1

[Sam Assad]

Hi all,

Am new here and i just joined yesterday; guided here by two people ive met while looking for an M38A1..

Am currently interested in buying any kind of medium to small sized project; Ferret comes to mind and of course the M38A1. Ive restored a Land Rover series IIa before..

Currently i am offered two Ferrets, one in the US with a 20,000 price tag and another for 6000 and needing tons of repair..

If any body has any ideas or something to offer please dont hesitate as i intend to have something in my garage by Christmas.

I live in Kanata and looking for like minded people :-)

thanks

Sam Assad

[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?

[Sam Assad]

Hi and thanks for your reply,
The reason why i want to buy a Ferret is that it will provide me with endless fun; am not an extreme user so speed or anything is not a factor, gas price is not a factor either..
That said i am looking for something that i can buy in Canada to avoid shipping hassles..
There is one in the US now running for 15,900$ US and another pristine one in Holland for 13,500 Euros. But i have no clue how to import and whether i can or cannot.. So am looking locally..

As for the M38a1 its my alternative, so if i fail with the Ferret ill get a Jeep.

I want to finish up before the holidays to be able to spend sometime in the garage.. Any help or recommendations or contacts is most welcomed.
thanks

[chris vickery]

Sam
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Chris

[Sam Assad]

Hi Chris,

No PM received, can you check pls..

[chris vickery]

BTW, glad you made it here!
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