Solved: Wendax 575 - Ferguson Bear Cat

Wendax · May 11, 2012, 02:53:21 AM

A miniature Jeep with articulated steering

For one point, please respond and identify this car and when it was built.

Wendax · May 18, 2012, 03:33:11 AM

up

Wendax · May 25, 2012, 02:25:21 AM

up again

Craig Gillingham · May 25, 2012, 02:43:57 AM

Do you know if the engine in this a V4 Wisconsin?

Wendax · May 25, 2012, 03:04:09 AM

I have another engine manufacturer.

grobmotorix · May 25, 2012, 04:18:39 AM

The chassis type reminds me of small agricultural vehicles I´ve seen in the alpine region.

Like someone has put a selfmade Jeep-style body on a tiny old Aebi-tractor...

Wendax · May 25, 2012, 04:20:20 AM

Sorry, no Alpine background

João · May 25, 2012, 04:22:05 AM

US made 1961 Ferguson Bearcat.

Wendax · May 25, 2012, 04:29:11 AM

Yes, it is. Another point for you.

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Very rare Ferguson Bearcat, 1961 manufactured by Ferguson Industries in Sacramento, Calif for the US geodesic survey. Before ATV's the government needed a shape turning rugged 4X4 vehicle for use by its survey crews. Thus the Bearcat was born. Government designed and trickey to drive. It has articulated power steering with independed front and back sections. Electric clutch and a Kohler air cooled engine with about 35 horses. It is low geared 3 speeds forward and one in reverse.

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Solved: Wendax 575 - Ferguson Bear Cat