A Houston car collector owns a Batmobile, several Lamborghinis, and a replica of the car from “Knight Rider.” But the strangest vehicle in his collection might be a former British military armored car that he says is street legal.
It has a rotating turret, heavy armor, and an engine dating back to the 1950s. It also has license plates, according to its owner, who insists he can drive it around Texas.
The crew from DailyDrivenExotics learned about the collection through a direct message. Someone claimed to know a Houston man with a Batmobile and a tank, which was enough to convince the YouTubers to pay him a visit.
What started as a tour of an unusual car collection ended with the crew driving the military vehicle through Houston and ordering a Whopper at Burger King.
A Wild Collection
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The video published by DailyDrivenExotics on February 11, 2026, begins with the crew arriving at a private collection in Houston.
Among the first vehicles they encounter is a working replica of the Batmobile from the 1989 Batman movie starring Michael Keaton.
The owner explains that he bought an unfinished project and helped complete the mechanical work. The vehicle stretches more than 20 feet long and reportedly produces around 1,000 horsepower.
It also has air conditioning, a large turbocharger, and multiple cameras to help the driver see around its enormous body.
The crew takes the Batmobile onto Houston’s streets, where it attracts plenty of attention. Other drivers stop to look, take pictures, and talk to the group.
Back at the property, the collection includes a Lamborghini Murciélago converted to a gated manual transmission, a 1969 Mustang Fastback inspired by “John Wick,” and a replica of KITT from “Knight Rider.”
But the owner has something else waiting for his guests.
A Military Surprise
The next vehicle is a British-built Daimler Ferret Mk 2 armored scout car.
Unlike a traditional tank, which travels on tracks, the Ferret rides on four wheels. It was designed for military reconnaissance and entered production during the 1950s.
The collector says his vehicle spent much of its military service in Germany during the Cold War. He also claims it weighs nearly 10,000 pounds.
According to the New Zealand Arms Register, Ferret scout cars were powered by Rolls-Royce B60 six-cylinder gasoline engines. The vehicles were built with armored bodies and four-wheel drive.
The owner says his example still has its original engine, which underwent a military rebuild in the 1990s.
He also insists the vehicle can legally travel on public roads.
“It’s actually street legal,” he tells the crew.
The YouTubers have trouble believing him, even after he points out the license plates.
They eventually climb inside, with one person taking the driver’s position and another riding in the turret.
Taking It to Burger King
The group heads onto Houston’s roads in the armored vehicle.
Driving the Ferret is nothing like operating a normal car. The driver sits low inside the armored body, using a large steering wheel and an unusual manual transmission.
Meanwhile, the passenger in the turret gets a much better view of the surrounding traffic.
The crew soon decides to test whether the military vehicle can fit through a fast-food drive-thru.
They approach a Burger King ordering speaker and make their request.
“Can I get a Whopper with cheese, please?” one passenger asks.
The order also includes a large fry and a bottle of water.
The employee gives them a total of $12.63, apparently handling the order like any other customer transaction.
At the pickup window, the employees get a closer look at the unusual vehicle. The crew jokes about whether Burger King offers a discount for customers arriving in military equipment.
The group eventually collects its food, with the employees handing the order up to the passengers.
“You know, life’s about having fun doing stupid,” one of the YouTubers says. “This qualifies as both stupid and fun.”
Is It Street Legal?
The collector repeatedly claims his armored vehicle is legal to drive on Texas roads. However, the rules are more complicated than simply having license plates.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles allows qualifying former military vehicles to receive special registration.
That registration generally limits their use to exhibitions, parades, club activities, and other public-interest events. It does not allow them to serve as regular transportation.
Certain former military vehicles that are not designated for off-highway use may qualify for regular registration, provided they meet the applicable requirements.
Texas also prohibits vehicles with continuous tracks from receiving on-road registration.
Because the Ferret uses wheels rather than tracks, it does not face that specific restriction. But the video does not establish which type of registration the owner’s vehicle carries.
That means the footage alone cannot independently confirm his claim that the vehicle is street legal.
Keeping It Running
The owner explains that maintaining an old military vehicle presents challenges that ordinary car owners rarely encounter.
He estimates that nonworking examples can sell for between $20,000 and $40,000. Running examples, he says, might cost between $40,000 and $80,000, depending on their condition.
But purchasing one is only the beginning.
Finding a mechanic with the knowledge and equipment to repair a decades-old armored vehicle can be difficult.
The collector says he previously owned another Ferret that needed major repairs. After struggling to find someone in Houston who could handle the work, he sold it.
His current vehicle had already been restored before he purchased it.
He also recalls using the Ferret to pull a truck out of a ditch. According to the owner, the vehicle produced so much torque that he barely needed to touch the accelerator.
Despite the maintenance concerns, he appears determined to keep driving it.
Near the end of the video, the crew asks whether he has any additional plans for the Ferret.
The owner says he intends to continue using it on the road, turning what was once a military reconnaissance vehicle into one of the most unusual rides in Houston.