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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 having 3 speeds forward and one in reverse. It was not manufactured with roll bar so a bit dangerous on steep ground. We purchased this a few years back from a farmer in Northern California. He had purchased two at a surplus sale from the Feds. He used them on his farm and his son fell in love with them. One was worn out and the other in good shape that be restored. It is very rare as I have only been able to fiind the oral history. The farmer sold the farm and they went with the place. Years later the son hear they were still on the farm and purchased them as a boy hood treasure. After several years and a bride he decided to sell. My last name is Ferguson so I had to restore one. The other was sold to a person that is restoring it at this time. I am just too old to drive this unique vehicle. It would be the star of most any collection as it stand out in a crowd and has many unique features. I have place a reasonable reserve and lets see where it ends up. Questions call Bill at 541 772 9545 0r email at whf2929@aol.com. Runs and drives great but takes a bit to get used to its features and electric clutch. Sold as is, where it. Thanks for looking, Bill Ferguson