Striker before I purchased it

I purchased my FV102 Striker from Darrell Hazelton (MilBiz - Near Swindon) 

Darrell had, I understand, purchased 4 Strikers from a scrap yard (?) and mine was the last to be sold by him.   It was a none runner, had been stood outside for around 13 years, the engine was a rusty useless lump of metal and the hull was 8" deep in horrible oily water... !   on the plus, yes there was one, side it was complete.  Sometimes a restoration can struggle if an important item is missing and proves to be difficult to find... or worse parts are missing and you don't even know what they are or what they do !!

Photos from June 2009 at MilBiz...

Parking CVRT Striker in Garage

Parking Alvis CVRT Striker in Garage

Alvis Striker FV102 Restoration: Swingfire Missile Overview

Alvis Striker FV102 Restoration: Swingfire Missile Overview: A brief overview of the Swingfire missile system as fitted to the FV102 CVRT Striker.  Note:  The missile controllers Firing & Guiding arm s...

Swingfire Missile Overview

A brief overview of the Swingfire missile system as fitted to the FV102 CVRT Striker.  Note:  The missile controllers Firing & Guiding arm shown in the video is not correct and is a "mock up" ...  but is very close to the correct item.  My restored Striker is actually now sold & heading to Canada shortly. ATGW... "Anti Tank Guided Wire"  Video includes some actual footage of a missile firing.