1959 Ferret Armoured Scout Car Mk2 - Jay Leno's Garage

[@seanfolan3016]

One of these scout cars saved my dads life in northern Ireland from an IRA roadside bomb. 16/5 Queens Royal Lancers. Commander of 3 vehicle convoy from what I remember. Flipped over by what was effectively an anti-tank mine using manual trigger as they drove past. Ended up flipping the ferret in to a ditch. My old man carried the scar on his face for the rest of his life. A picture of him years later with the queen with that scar as a Sergeant Major is one of my most prized possessions. I'd love the opportunity to experience one of these vehicles. I never got the opportunity myself as they weren't in-service during my short period in the British Army. Very cool that you have one in such pristine condition.

[@MustPassTruck]

You can buy fully restored ones for the price of a used car.

[@rjgreen71]

My Dad drove one of these in Aden with the British Army and then in Libya in ‘67 with the UN. Some versions had electrified bodies which could be switched on to stop crowds of protestors trying to jump on top. He said it was amazing how quickly the locals jumped off when you turned on the juice ⚡️. Thanks Jay for the video 👍

[@SelfReflective]

That feature would have saved those poor British agents in Northern Ireland, driving around in a VW Passat and a crowd just swarming their car...they were unable to get away, were dragged out and executed.

[@SelfReflective]

@David Galea Don't forget that they weren't killed immediately, they were taken to a back street or something, and a security camera caught the moment before they were executed, but the British authorities chose not to intervene and save them, I guess they didn't want to create an even bigger massacre.

[@SelfReflective]

@Paul MCR You are of course, right...but seeing that video of them making a wrong turn and then being "swamped" by people throwing themselves onto the car, the sheer desperation that must have overtaken them...deeply nauseating. Disturbing.

@David Galea LOL you weird creepy fetishists and your love of oppression, disgusting.

[@lambhdeargh]

@David Galea You do remember what happened three days prior? Your Government sent those men to their deaths, in the full knowledge that it would be a propaganda boost for the UK and minimise the sympathy Republicans got after the Milltown massacre.

[@dfxl6587]

Hi Jay, thanks for the memories, I drove the Mk 2 Ferret in combat in Cyprus in 1974 and Northern Ireland in 1974/5 with C Sqn 4/7 RDG (Royal Dragoon Guards). Is that not a 7.62mm GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun)? It is definitely not the .30 Browning we had fitted. In combat all the hatches would be shut, but it could only withstand a rifle bullet, not even a armoured piercing bullet of 7.62mm. Stealth and speed were the best defence. Once you are used to the pre-select gearbox and the reverse angled steering wheel they are fine to drive, due to the forward reverse selector it is as fast in reverse as forward. They can wade up to about the height of the front armour joint if the belly drain plugs are fitted, but they cannot swim. The Mk5 Ferret fitted with the TOW missiles had the swim skirts fitted, just like the D Day Sherman’s. Your Ferret is in far better condition than ours were when they were in service! 😬 If you need someone to come over to share a beer and show you a few photos of the old girl on active service give me a call?

[@snoofayy6150]

thanks for the stories mate! it's so awesome to hear from someone that used these and knows what they're actually capable of :)

[@dfxl6587]

@@chuddeluxe Hi, The Bren was phased out in the 1950's. It was replaced by the LMG (Light Machine Gun), this was often mistaken for the Bren as it has a similar looking construction and the curved magazine. The LMG used the standard British Army 7.62mm round to match the (then) newly issued 7.62mm SLR, in infantry sections the LMG was the section support weapon, so the ammunition similarity was essential within the Platoon and Section environment. For information the Bren used the old .303. The LMG was mounted on the MK1 Ferret, tho one without a turret, it was mounted on a pole mount at the front of the large upper commanders hatch, and was fixed across the vehicle when travelling. Neither the Bren nor the LMG could be fitted inside a MK2 Turret as the magazine on top of the weapon would have prevented any depression of the gun due to the magazine hitting the underside of the top of the turret. It would have to be a belt fed weapon. I have checked all the photographs I have and all our MK 2 Ferrets with turrets had the .30 Browning mounted. and during my career from 1972 to 1991. I seem to recall the MK2 Ferret only used the .30 Browning, however I didn't really see them much after the early 1980's, so it is feasible they had the GPMG mounted as a modification later because the 7.62mm ammunition was more easily available, or maybe even when the MK2 was sold to other countries. There was no issue with ammunition in our Ferret troops , (Troop = 4 x Ferrets and 8 personnel), as our side arms were mainly 9mm SMG's (Sub Machine Gun) or occasionally the 9mm Browning Pistol. We tried carrying the SLR in Northern Ireland, but it was far too long to get in and out of the vehicle easily. Interesting point is that in the first Star wars film, the Storm Troopers carry folded SMG's (firing lazer bursts) Ha Ha!!!

[@davidfuith377]

Your final remarks: Well said!

[@swiper1818]

Agreed!

[@arcanondrum6543]

The enemy in WW2 was clear. In Ireland however; 0:46 England settled Scottish people in Irish Homes and on Irish Land to gain territory. It's insincere to be proud of the USA and year 1776 yet disagree with the Irish.

[@jameslinton2836]

@@arcanondrum6543 And for a long time now many Irish people have settled into the U.K. They are welcome here in England, many are friends, many have married English spouses and made a great contribution to our society. We have Irish bars, clubs and St.Patrick's Day. Long may it continue.

[@arcanondrum6543]

@@jameslinton2836 Yet THEY HAVEN'T CHANGED WHERE THEY LIVE NOW INTO IRISH TERRITORY. You see? You see the difference now? Also: The Irish of Northern Island were cheated. Irish moving to England _Purchase_ homes.

[@mantelmann13]

Bless not so smart people that operate killing machines and kill each other for greedy men in suits? Bless everyone? The aggressor, too? Or only the defender? I can't remember seeing Iraqi tanks in the US and I'm pretty sure that the US is terrorizing, conquering and occupying other countries for ages. The Brits have attacked other countries since there's a british history. For hundreds of years. And they have been the biggest colonial power, enslaving half the planet back in the day. British soldiers killed 7 million people in wars AFTER ww2. Jay is talking crap here. Unfortunately. But he's an American and a TV personality. So I'm not surprised.

[@mdub1955]

A proper and fitting end to the video, Jay. Well said...

[@Catcrumbs]

He might have paid some similar respect to the folks the Ferret was used against. It's a bit of a conspicuous absence in my eye.

[@QwikAdDotCom]

A perfect pandemic car

[@user9b2]

Very 👍👍

[@Catcrumbs]

​@@clintsingleton3846 Whoopsie-daisy, did you get military occupation confused with micro-aggressions when you attempted to extrapolate my moral outlook from a single youtube comment?

[@Helicopters101]

Hi Jay, Its called a "GCP" (Gear Change Pedal") Fellow Ferret Driver/Maintainer here ! (for years in the canadian army). Be aware of those Gear Boxes besides your knees those gear oil pressure valves can vent pressurized super hot hypoid (gear oil) all over your leg. (Happened to me once!) Maintenance Tip Adjust the The transmission bands once a week behind the back wall access panel or xmsn will slip. Also that v shaped back deck can undo at high braking and cut you passenger )Crew Commander) in half. Please bolt it down for safety eh?

[@billybobjoe3607]

A great vehicle like this would not have been preserved without the sacrifices of those who originally drove them. For any veteran who may be reading this, thank you for your service.

[@piers995]

Love your show. I find it very heartwarming that you're such a friend of the UK and you love our old cars, our old bikes and our armed forces. 😉🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦

[@MicahPotts]

1:34 "It comes with a 30 Caliber machine gun, which is fine for my neighborhood." --- LOL oh Jay you cracked me UP dude!

[@bobroberts2371]

I've wanted to drive one to work, pull up to the guard shack, attach my badge to a stick then poke it out of the turret.

[@ImTheJoker4u]

It sounded like a war zone in my hood on new years.😬 9MM, 45 CAL, and AK-47's - oh my!!!! There were even a few extended mags.... Ill take the .50 cal TYVM😁

[@abchaplin]

Except it doesn't. That MG looked like an FN MAG 58, which is 7.62x51 NATO. If you want a Ferret with a .30" cal, you need to find a Canadian Mark 1, which had no turret and an M1919A4 on a pintle mount for the crew commander.

[@NMWanderings]

@@abchaplin 7.62mm IS .30 caliber. That NATO round is actually 7.62x51, almost identical to the .308 Winchester. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.62%C3%9751mm_NATO#7.62%C3%9751mm_NATO_vs._.308_Winchester

[@abchaplin]

@@NMWanderings, the "52" was a typo on my part. You can call it .30" cal if you like, but the builder of that machinegun follows the STANAG. I note your use of "almost identical." I concede that no one who uses SI has landed people on the moon and returned them safely to Earth, but we were spending our tax dollars on universal health care.

[@James-oo1yq]

Ahh, this is what my Grandfather was talking about. Makes sense now I see it. Bless your soul Grandad

[@carlwilliamsaxton2146]

Thank you, Jay For paying tribute to our soldiers and giving us some humor You're awesome

[@fordfan1996]

Don't forget our brothers and sisters to the north who lost many lives fighting alongside the americans, english and french. We owe them all countless thanks for the heroism they showed.!!!!

[@ck2503]

Totally thought this was a Forgotten Weapons video until I heard the serendipitous voice of Jay Leno.

[@BullittGT40]

Ian is Gun Jesus so maybe Jay can fill the role of Tank Moses.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Jay needs to get Gun Jesus along!

[@Sheridantank]

I’d love to know if Jay owns guns or enjoys them. Many car people are also into guns. I can imagine Jay with a few antique firearms.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@Sheridantank I wish he'd use his voice and other means to try amd help preserve our hobby. He's a great ambassador for the car community. I feel he would be for 2A community as well.

[@Sheridantank]

@@joshuagibson2520 I don’t know what side he’s on but my assumption I feel strong about. All celebrities need to be more vocal. Everyone’s being forced to be vocal about everyone else niche problems or be canceled. The 2A is an actively under threat right. It’s time to be open and make choices. I for example try to not shop at anti gun stores and won’t work at places that ban firearms on the property. Do you need a gun to work in a warehouse? 99.9% of the time no, you won’t. But the person who wants to hurt someone doesn’t care about that sign. If one person in 100 has a gun in a group is better if an attack happens. The more the better and even less likely it is to happen. Sorry to rant lol, I spend a lot of time arguing 2A crap.

[@siraff4461]

Those who quickly forget are the same who quickly repeat. Never forget. Brilliant piece, Jay.

[@oliverjd26]

10:41 thank you Jay for giving recognition to those who served in these vehicles! It is something that needs to be remembered, thank you.

[@davehopkin9502]

Ferret Mk4 was my personal "panzer" in Germany with BOAR in the late 70s early 80s, your comments about keeping the muffler above the water are a little optimistic, I found that keeping my driver out of the water saved a LOT of ear ache...... Perhaps the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

[@james1795]

Every time I watch a "Jay Leno's Garage" video, my bucket list gets longer.

[@paulvamos7319]

Lol, IKR!

[@james1795]

@@paulvamos7319. What is IKR?.

[@paulvamos7319]

@@james1795 I Know Right. Don't worry, I only just learned what it meant when she told me last month.

[@james1795]

@@paulvamos7319. Well then........IKRFR.

[@paulvamos7319]

@@james1795 XD

[@damachine3]

How can you dislike a Jay Leno's Garage video? It's everything, and more, that we would expect...so, if you don't care about the topic then don't watch. But a dislike?

[@ClayLoomis1958]

Conan fanboys, most likely, who believe somehow that Jay made Conan lose The Tonight Show. They are hateful, subscribed, and immediately show up on every Leno video release and downvote it. You can show up two minutes after Jay's post, and it will already have downvotes, when no one could have even watched the video yet.

[@damachine3]

@@ClayLoomis1958 I was thinking the same thing. It must be those haters.

[@aserta]

Good point at the end. One for the ones that didn't come back.

[@ant7018]

Yeah what about the innocent irish men and women gunned down by these?

[@archdukehamburgervononionr1948]

@@ant7018 Damn right my friend, the Brits used these effectively to terrorise in the North

[@SaturnCanuck]

First Jay, thanks for making note of the veterans. My Dad was in WWII, so I remember Arthur Townend, Royal Signals, 60 Line Section, North Africa and Italy who made it home. And his Brother Rifleman Robert Townend who did not, and is still on patrol just outside of Naples. Second, I always loved this “scout car”. I had the Dinky toys version, along with a Chieftain tank, that as a boy in the 1970s had endless fun. Glad you have the real thing and enjoy it.

[@charmingpistolpete5103]

Didn’t expect an video on something like this. Nice to see.

[@johncummings9428]

Commanded one in Cyprus as a young squaddie in 1990. Great fun

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

Jay forgot to mention. Central driving position, like the Mclaren F1.

[@ZekeGraal]

Ah man, he missed the opportunity!

[@mantamarine6194]

@@thomassmith6027 he ain’t hidin like Biden the criminal

[@dukenukem8381]

arent you impeached man

[@schumifannreins295]

@@mantamarine6194 Truck Fump!

[@MICHGO1]

@@mantamarine6194 HE AIN'T HIDIN? AFTER INSIGHTING A RIOT HE'S NO WHERE TO BE SEEN, FOOL.

[@Smitherrrrs]

my grandad drove one of these in Malaysia, would tell me stories about driving over massive snakes in the night on the roads, and they would hit the roof when they hit one they were so big. and the stories of going in reverse faster than they drove forward were always a fun time

[@jamesbell1082]

Amazing! That thing looks brand new, I have seen some that were nothing this nice. You sir are preserving history, thank you for that.

[@alan2sheds784]

I drove one of these in the TA for 3 years back in 67 to 70 it was fitted with a .50 cal browning machine gun and our side arm was a sten or sterling machine gun they also could drive in swim in rivers we then had Saladin and Saracen vehicles I got made gunner /wireless operator we drove these to Germany in 69 great drive lived in it for 2 weeks happy days

[@Will-fn7bz]

I have always admired how humble, appreciative, and down to Earth you are.

[@RJW998]

I love the way Jay delves into all the history, manuals, etc., and really knows his cars. " I love a Wilson pre-selector gearbox". So passionate.

[@guamusa5245]

Jay you’re a classic gentleman! Thank you for respecting the men who fought and died using that vehicle. I think the problem is so many collectors forget that and treat it like a toy but do you really know it’s value. God bless you!

[@jeffturnbull9661]

Been enamored of these for 40 years, came close to buying one in the early 90s

[@JayKayKay7]

"All gave some. Some gave all." Well said Jay.

[@exJacktar]

I was a "some", I'll not forget the "all's".

@@exJacktar A pity you were missed.

[@GazzaBoo]

We were still using these in Cyprus on UN duty in the 1980's. For all I know they're still there.. 😄

[@mikeylikesit6588]

Never knew Leno had an armored division. Damn!

[@dannycalley7777]

M.L. ……………...maybe a space force man ????

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

I love a Ferret. Is a running one at my local museum. Will buy it one day!

[@weekendwrenchers5958]

A friend of mine here in North Texas has a Ferret. He even built a man cave/shop to keep it in. It is a lot of fun.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

Proper priorities.Buy a Ferret, build a dream shop to keep it in. Would you call it ""The Ferret Cage"?

[@bobroberts2371]

I've wanted to drive one to work, pull up to the guard shack, attach my badge to a stick then poke it out of the turret.

[@Starfireaw11]

Mitchell?

[@weekendwrenchers5958]

@@Starfireaw11 Taco! Lol

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Nice to see J having fun driving...

[@CastleGraphics]

I missed the spot where someone says "Oh bugger! The tank is on fire!" ~Chieftain. Nice tribute at the end...

[@nigeh5326]

Jay next time you visit us here in the UK you should have a look at the Tank Museum it’s the best armoured vehicle museum in the world and has the only Tiger 1 running in the world. It’s in Bovington Dorset and is worth a day out. You could then give us your top 5 tanks as others have done.

[@andyharman3022]

"The 30-caliber is fine for my neighborhood" Just hilarious. Jay still has his comedy skills. That, and the Ahnold Braunschweiger imitation.

[@glynnwadeson5605]

He’s having such a good time it rubs off.cant help myself smiling throughout the drive!

[@jimmyaber5920]

I want to hear Arnold’s impersonation of Jay.

[@OriginalMomo]

You won’t be able to understand it lol 😂

[@Mitchell.Samuels]

In a high pitched German accent .Fantastic 😀

[@LetArtsLive]

There is a guy German in Venice that does a really good impression. He has videos about homeless people in Venice Beach.

[@ericlanglois1342]

It sounds like Arnold, no Jay. :-)

[@WarriorsPhoto]

😂 I went looking for it.

[@sclabhailordofnoplot2430]

Best Arnold impression ever!

[@raydunakin]

This looks like it's really fun to drive!

[@kristoffermangila]

Toyo Tires featured one insanely modified Ferret, with its offroad tires much larger than the original.

[@jamese1596]

I met a guy in Maine who inherited a Ferret from his uncle, who was South African. I got to sit in it, move the turret and make machine gun noises. Good times. A tour of the interior and the turret would have been a good addition to the video, but thanks for showing this one off.

[@farmerlamb2372]

I have a picture of my uncle next to that engine in the Rolls Royce factory when it was launched, he was involved in it's development. I've posted it on Twitter and tagged Jay Leno in it if you want to see.

[@TheUphillracer]

Built here in Radford Coventry near to my place of birth. Later, another Coventry firm, Alvis, took over production. The gearbox manufacturer Self-Changing Gears was also local with the larger fluid-flywheel ‘bus gearbox going into Daimler, Guy, Dennis, Leyland & AEC bus chassis. SCG was eventually taken over by Voith who still have a factory here.

[@catfishbilly7425]

Much respect for Jay's humble remarks at the end of the video. Well said Jay, well said. Gotta love the gear whine from those straight cut gears too lol.

[@NeilLB7]

Jay Leno is 1000% class act. Nice tribute at the end.

[@Moggster23]

Jay's got a Ferret, he's gone up in my estimation! 👌

[@Obinjess]

Ditto.

[@MrSatyre1]

He hadn't prior to this? Hmm...

[@MrLundefaret]

He is the automotive Noah, he has one of everything. Surprised that you are surprised 😬☺️

[@Moggster23]

@@MrLundefaret surely he'd need 2 for a breeding pair. 😁

[@MrLundefaret]

@@Moggster23 Lol😂 He takes his crew, workshop and 3D printer with him. Don't you worry, hehe 😂

[@alexwilliamson1486]

Ferret rash….the hatches would break fingers..actually, they were in the Gulf war in 1990, pre selective gear box….real fun to drive…

[@spaert]

Jay: "A lotta guys have these for the farm...." That's the excuse I needed! "Honey, I need an armored Scout for the farm. All the guys have them...they're dead useful!" Can't wait for that conversation.....

[@Mrbink01]

"But honey...it's a business expense!"

[@gregjames666]

Easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

[@pulaski1]

Drop the "armored", just go with "scout car". ... Tell her it's just like a 4x4 side-by-side. :)

[@spaert]

@@pulaski1 The .30 cal on top might take a little explaining.....

[@pulaski1]

@@spaert Don't you have groundhogs or coyotes in your neck of the woods? :-/

[@AlfieTheHammer363]

Well said Jay ,Britain and America together with Canada NZ and Australia showing the World how it should be done ,God bless ya 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@Halberd1216]

The British army still had one of these vehicles being used on active service until about 1998 at the BATUS training area in Canada. It was one of the " Red Top " safety vehicles that was used by the safety staff in charge of the battlegroup exercises. Lovely little car, painted up in the Sand/green cammo used at BATUS with the turret painted in signal red, battered, dented, but an awesome little machine...might still even be out there somewhere if any serving soldiers can find it out there?

[@richardsmith9609]

I saw Ferrets when I was in the Army in Germany in 1972. I was stationed in Vilseck, Germany which is part of the main training area of Grafenwohr. I believe they were being used by the French Army at the time. I do remember they were very fast and would raise a long dust trail zooming down the tank trails. They were like sports cars compared to most other vehicles. I should add that while France withdrew from NATO in 1966 they only withdrew from the NATO Command Structure. The French Army, under a secret agreement, kept troops in Germany for several years after. I believe I saw the last French troop convoys leaving Germany in late 1972. I was stationed at a ammo supply point (663rd Ordinance Company) and remember we retrograde shipped specific French ammunition and ordinance back to Kaiserslautern, Germany as it was no longer being used. I also remember French AMX30 tanks and AMX13 Recon vehicles at Graf. Those were the days!!!

[@sarjim4381]

Damn, Jay, you are on lucky SOB. All those exotic cars and now you have the start of the Jay Leno Armored Brigade. God bless you as well for preserving all your vehicles and showing them off for us. You were a real lifesaver during the lockdowns.

[@zukesrubicon1130]

Tanks, Jay!!! Your frequent expressions of gratitude for people who used military equipment in the service of their countries and reminders to appreciate "why these vehicles were built in the first place" is awesome! My father and all three of his brothers were WWII vets. They are all gone now, but your comments for the men and women who served, are greatly appreciated.

[@pablojpadilla9460]

God bless you Jay! And to all of our great men and women in military!

[@ptonpc]

The British Army used in in the first Gulf War, many other nations used them, some still do. Jay's ferret was fitted for the Clansman radio. The Dingo was the Ferret's ancestor.

[@michaelwier1222]

Looking for a gunner? Thank you for mentioning those that fought and died in those things!

[@DJJAW11]

@Harman P Johnson some do 👍 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@crazysilly2914]

@@DJJAW11 Tiocfaidh ar la

[@MiguelSilva-pt3dg]

I' m a Gunner um a ferret

[@WinterSaeculum]

You're a good man Mr Leno

[@Ballenxj]

I remember looking at one of these in Vegas mid 90's. Wish I would have bought it.

[@lib556]

@ 1 min mark: "it's not a tank..." Thank God for a pro like Jay! I get so tired of stupid people posting on YT vids of either a wheeled, lightly armoured vehicle like this or a completely unarmed and unarmoured tracked vehicle and referring to them as 'tanks'. Bless Jay for getting it right. A couple of comments, however. The Ferret was still in use right up until the 90s. On our tour in Cyprus in 88, the UK Recce Tp was still using them. Later tours by friends confirmed they were still in use in the 90s. Canada used them as our armoured recce vehicle until replaced by the Lynx. That was beyond 71. The WW2 Dingo was not a turretless Ferret. Ferrets came in both variations: with or without turret. Canada's Ferrets were turretless. Most of the latter UK Ferrets I saw had turrets (we were jealous). A school chum in Australia considered buying one for less than $1,000 AUS in 1981 but the law said you had to have a co-driver in the commander's hatch to be able drive it on public roads. I'm wondering if all those cameras negate that need? Finally, Jay you need to exercise your rights in the USA, submit the correct forms, pay your $200 tax stamp etc and put a real MAG 58 7.62mm GPMG in that turret! Why? Because you can. Do it before Joe and Kommie-la strip you of that right.

[@Sandhoeflyerhome]

A bomb was thrown, at night, landed on the right front 2 feet from my head, I was driving. I could see the fuse burning, I grabbed the battle hatch handle, an over centre cam. Just before the explosion went off I almost got it closed. The over pressure slammed it shut. Unfortunately my middle finger got trapped. Smashed my nail, nearly 50 years later I still have a white finger nail. I mention this as testimony to the strength of this thing. I had ringing ears and a head ache for about an hour. Apart from that I was fine.

[@charlieross-BRM]

Where did that happen?

[@gavinhudson5251]

@@charlieross-BRM In his head.

[@yozzer61]

Cracking video Jay. I drove the very same looking Ferret as a driver for the 'Milan' Anti Tank Platoon 1st Btn Irish Guards, whilst station in West Germany, BAOR. I was 'let loose' in it on 3, MedMan Exercises in Alberta, Canada, when you could really 'open her up' and hit them speeds on the prairie of BATUS. It climbed hills with little effort. Freezing in the winter but I just loved the vehicle. Your video, particular the roar of that Rolls Royce Engine, brought back some very very lovely memories. Thanks for the trip back to my younger days and also for those very kind words that not only recognised the sacrifices those made and those who were prepared to take, but to also mention the bravery of both your American forces along with our British forces. All the very best.

[@microbuilder]

I never served, but I appreciate the closing statement.

[@momorrison5188]

i have some pictures of one in Cyprus that hit a mine back in 89-90 both occupants survived but with some injuries.

[@TexasScout]

I would love to have one of those, I would be the envy of the Fourth of July parade in my little town

[@3204clivesinclair]

That was the first vehicle I drove when joining the British Army as a tank driver in the early 70's. Looks in good condition. PS, they were used long after the early 70’s. By specific units.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Thanks for the respect at the end. We need to remember WHY we are still a free country and that FREEDOM is not free.

[@SaifullahRaes]

100% 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@stevenpdxedu]

Ah! A flame thrower . . . perfect for those impromptu backyard barbeques, or running off the paparazzi. Thanks Jay a truly practical vehicle.

[@rickharper1497]

"When I go downtown I put on the 50 caliber" lol

[@MushroomMagicGrowing]

I’m a Connan guy to the heart but a steam enthusiast and general call lover and Leno showed how he is a real class act. Great way to end the video! Cheers!

[@backachershomestead]

Everyone needs this in the garage in 2021 !

[@slashusr]

They may well NEED one!

[@RichieFairlamb]

The original had a Browning .30 belt fed machine gun. Commanded one of these in Aden and Borneo. Preselect box but you could change gear like a normal gearbox..

[@13thdukeofwybourne69]

There is a very recent British Tank Museum "Tank Chat" on the Ferret scout car, done by the legendary David Fletcher :- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o17VgnmtpJiIg5I from around 5 minutes in there is a sectioned chassis, you can clearly see how the trans is laid out, and much more if you are interested.

[@mcsully67]

Thanks for sharing. Wild to see how close the driveshafts are to the seating position and other controls.

[@nicholasevans4812]

All of the tank chats are great

[@allotment3275]

Jay needs a fletcher tash

[@trespire]

Saw that too, highly recomended.

[@jamesengland7461]

Thanks. Enjoyed that video!

[@ironmaiden5658]

My Uncle owned one of these.. One of only a handful here in Australia. We used to drive in parades.

[@Twirlyhead]

Jay. If you get a British Scorpion/Scimitar tracked recce vehicle, a light tank in all but name, you can take that on the road no problems. Plus it goes fast with its jaguar engine.

[@davidjones332]

I can vouch for that. A platoon of Scimitars once overtook me on a motorway hard shoulder!

[@samain11]

They can be difficult to learn how to drive, the early ones in my day were anyway. Gearchanges could be very jerky until you got the knack, a bit like changing gear on a motorbike..with your foot. Never attempt a tight corner in a high gear at speed, you wont go around..the steering and gearbox are integrated, having said that they will do a neutral turn...that is to spin on their own axis with the tracks turning in different directions at once. Excellent fun and the jag engine was great.

[@51WCDodge]

The ALVIS Family CVRT's are not tanks. You will loose a lot of friends calling them tanks. :-) An oppo of mine coming back from Southampton in a Scorpion after deployment , was told by his commander , get on were on leave when we get home. So as it was early in the morning he did . Next things Blue lights and pull over . 'You're doing 65 mph in a 50mph zone. Can't be it's a 'tank'! They don't go that fast ! He did get charged with speeding, but it got thrown out as a 'Tank' can't go that fast. The CO gave him a pile of crap for it though:-)

[@samain11]

@@51WCDodge It is a tank, a light tank. Tanks are categorised by weight class or purpose. This vehicle is armoured, is a track laying vehicle steered by it's tracks and has a 76mm gun in a 360 degree rotating turret, in other words...a tank. I also do not believe that an armoured vehicle would be released to travel independently on a public road. If you were disembarking from a deployment there would have been tank transporters and a convoy escort to return them to their unit.

[@51WCDodge]

@@samain11 You'dbetter talk to the Royal Tank Regiment then.

[@SimplyTakuma]

I love Jay how he makes jokes about the vehicle and still gets the theme very honest and serious at the end.

[@henryevans7205]

jay has the excitement of a 5 year old with a truck Love it!

[@joncawte6150]

We were using FSCs up into the 90s, know from experience

[@antraxxslingshots]

I am totally impressed that had that preselect gearbox back in ´59. wow.

[@dcanmore]

this gearbox was carried over from the previous Daimler Dingo and that went into production in 1940 (designed in 1938).

[@antraxxslingshots]

@@dcanmore Amazing. Thank you.

[@888johnmac]

ideal car for LA traffic , and couldn't agree more with your closing statement

[@vrflier]

still used by the British Armoured Regiments into the 80's. Love them to bits.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

I was a Sapper and I had one of these as a recce vehicle in 1988. We fitted a basket over the back decks to hold our recce boat and cam net.

[@wayneholmes637]

They were still in use in 1990, probably later.

[@chrisbutton5005]

My grandfather was a ferret gunner. Operated in Jordan in ww2 . Loved hearing his stories

[@guspisano9777]

I only wish Jay had included a shot of him getting in and out of the vehicle

[@ImTheJoker4u]

I'm guessing that it was somewhat less than graceful 😂

[@Mitchell.Samuels]

Probably used a ladder and the camera man. 😃

[@barrykaine6526]

Me too! - Where's the door?

[@andysp8845]

Lube!😂

[@888johnmac]

@@barrykaine6526 big hole in the roof / turret

[@gabrielsandoval4994]

Jay, one thing I miss about your videos is of course the burnouts in the sports/muscle cars, but more so hearing you turn on the vehicles. There’s something special about hearing an engine come to life.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

The spare tire holder behind the cap is a perfect place to store 24 beer on ice

[@babagandu]

Heck yeah !!!

[@JackOSUrulz]

One of the best episodes ever, just by virtue of Jay’s final remarks.

[@LEGOJediMaster]

I love these things, I've actually sat in one!

[@petebeatminister]

I ran the POL point - thats the petrol station basically - in a British Army barracks during the mid 80s, and we still had those back then. Only without the turret, just a hatch. It was a reconnaissance vehicle that was difficult to spot, as it was just as high as a sports car and not much bigger. Very thursty though, and not the most reliable thing to drive. In northern Ireland they used different things, the Humber "Pig" APC, that looked like a delivery van. But a very solid one... :)

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

You can tell that's a 50's British gearbox from 2 miles away!😆😆 Wilson one like on the Route Master buses

[@mrb.5610]

Epicyclic isn't it ?

[@davidjones332]

@@mrb.5610 Yes. Walter Gordon Wilson originally developed it for WW1 tanks, though it wasn't ready in time. Similar box in all British tanks to the Chieftain, most Daimler & many AEC buses .

[@mrb.5610]

@@davidjones332 Next door neighbour had a pre-war Riley with an epicyclic preselector gearbox ... it's a very distinctive sound !

[@philipreiffel6835]

I've got one here in australia, I drive it almost flat out on the highway, but prefer a lower speed cruise on the backroads on the dirt, they go well once you wind them up.

[@ScrapYardDog64]

that's in better condition than when it left the factory 😊

[@pvc2112]

God Bless Jay for the last part of this video. We always try to remember the reason why the vehicles were built and to honor those that operated them.

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

The way California is going in a few months it will be Jay’s daily driver. Ammo Jay, ammo!

[@garynew9637]

@Alex Gutierrez well done sheep🤣

[@Dude691]

Thank you for your parting words Mr. Leno. I would also like to say that I drove a Ferret during my time as a soldier in B.A.O.R. and you forgot to mention their brilliant cross-country ability and that there is actually a screen that you can get for the Driver's hatch in bad weather.

[@jamesogorman3287]

Love it! This is the second of your cars I’ve had the hots for lately. The wife snickered at both.

[@delwar41]

Hi from across the pond. I drove these when I served. Not sure what MG you have on board but we always had Browning .30. Bit of a pain to drive in the winter.In winter I always drove with a gas mask on with the canister removed. They stop on a sixpence, not bad for 4 tons. Recon vehicle, that's why it goes fast in reverse. Pull up to the bushes slow, next to no exhaust noise, preselect 2nd, move gear change lever to reverse, then you are ready to bug out. Cameras instead of a commander, great idea. Cross Country performance very good, go anywhere a Stalwart will go, except amphibious. Thanks from a gratful Sapper for the memories of some enjoyable times. Stay safe.

[@mountainmandale1587]

Gotta love Jay's comedy! I love the references to the dark side of L.A.

[@patrickmannion9617]

Brought back many memories of driving and commanding Ferrets whilst serving in the British Army in the 1970’s. Pain in the arse to carry out routine servicing on but great Recce vehicles👍