From: jimweb@endgame.demon.co.uk
Date: Sun Oct 20 2002 - 16:28:50 PDT
Dave Brubaker wrote:
> Well today I got to drive a Ferret for the first time. It was an
> experience! I really liked it once I got used to the way it handled. The
> shifting is a lot easier than I thought, the whole idea of pre-select is
> pretty neat. If you are thinking ahead a little it is a pretty slick way to
> drive. Not exactly a rally car at slower speed when it comes to steering,
> but not bad once you are on a roll.
>
> Driving with the front viewport/hatch open in cool weather is a bit of an
> eye opener. Sort of like ram air. I now understand some of the statements
> made by listers about foul weather driving in a Ferret! I can only image
> what being caught in a rain storm would be like.
>
> This machine was a Mk 1, I think. No turret, just a .30 mount on the front
> of the opening for the commander.
Time for a visit to Ferret Heaven! Plenty of tips, info etc on the web
site praised in Classic Military Vehicle.
<http://www,ferret.simonides.org>
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