Striker Sold !!

Striker was not for sale....  I didn't want to sell it as, after a two+ year restoration, I felt I had not really got to enjoy owning and driving it...  only covering around 25 miles on the road !!

But after being approached by Al Duffy from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada... and he making a very persuasive offer to buy... a deal was done !!   mixed emotions but tempered by the almost immediate purchase of a ALVIS SABRE project.. see new Blog just created.  

I will still complete the Striker Restoration blog because it all needs documenting and I'm sure many people will find it of interest.

So keep watching this space for more photos and videos ! 

Swingfire Sight Door Operation

Now this is riveting stuff...  hope you can contain your excitement !!
Video shows the CVRT STRIKER FV102 Swingfire Sight Door Operation

Swingfire Missile Bin Operation

CVRT STRIKER FV102 Swingfire Missile Bin - Operation

The Missile firing bin can be raised or lowered hydraulically.  

There is an electric pump to pressurise the system... or a manual lever if the pump fails.

Road Test by Prospective Buyer !!!

So... after over two years spending every spare hour restoring the Striker... I have received an offer from a prospective purchaser.... even though its not for sale !!

I originally purchaser the "Tank" with a view to keeping it for a long, long time...  slowly getting everything back to "as good as new" 

The value of these vehicles is rising so a good investment.... and the restoration process I find very enjoyable.

But...  I guess if the "price is right" then I may sell.

My buyer lives overseas so he sent a acquaintance, from the UK, to give the Striker a once over.  here is the short video of the "Road Test"