Ferret Scout Car Walkaround: Features, Fixes & Field Tricks | Full Tour

Alister returns — not with the Ferret he crewed during the Gulf War, but with the one he later bought, rescued from a barn, and painstakingly restored over 20 years. This follow-up to our video about his Gulf War service and his discovery that the Ferret he rode in back then appeared on the Airfix box art now dives into the vehicle he owns today.

This Mk 2/4 Ferret has its own story: Northern Ireland service, Bovington records, planned range disposal, and decades of neglect before Alister took it on as a personal project. In this video, he gives a full walkaround — inside, outside, history, quirks, and maintenance.


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00:00 Intro & why this Ferret matters
01:12 Finding it in a barn & 20-year restoration
03:10 Service history: Belfast/Northern Ireland, Mk 2/4 up-armour
06:02 Exterior kit: tools, smoke dischargers, bridge plate, recovery chain
08:20 Wheels, hubs & run-flat details (plus the oil leaks!)
10:05 Engine bay: Rolls-Royce B60, wading, CO₂ fire system
13:18 Rear details: convoy light, barb wire racks, field anecdotes
15:40 Turret tour: Browning/7.62 setup, periscopes, commander safety
18:05 OP fit: PRC 351/353, PRC 344, BATCO, stowage
21:30 Driving position, fluid flywheel, maintenance quirks
24:00 Rebuild highlights: wheel stations, radiator, fuel/E10 notes
26:45 Researching its past: museums, photos & Belfast patrols
29:10 Ongoing upkeep & reflections