history & stories
"The Bearcat is more than just another kit car. In addition to the refreshing change from VW power, the Bearcat is a totally designed and engineered automobile which has been tried and tested for hundreds of thousands of miles.
the Bearcat utilizes an overhead cam 4 cylinder Ford engine. The suspension, which was designed by a mechanical engineer, provides phenomenal handling and ride. Also featured is a special tube frame and a unique quality fiberglass body exhibiting superior strength and rigidity.
Kit quality, fit of material, ease of assembly, and driveability exceed any other kit on the market at any price. The Bearcat is an affordable TRUE SPORTS CAR which can be driven daily and is guaranteed to put the fun back into driving - even at 55."
Blakely Bearcat, sales brochure about 1979
the Bearcat utilizes an overhead cam 4 cylinder Ford engine. The suspension, which was designed by a mechanical engineer, provides phenomenal handling and ride. Also featured is a special tube frame and a unique quality fiberglass body exhibiting superior strength and rigidity.
Kit quality, fit of material, ease of assembly, and driveability exceed any other kit on the market at any price. The Bearcat is an affordable TRUE SPORTS CAR which can be driven daily and is guaranteed to put the fun back into driving - even at 55."
Blakely Bearcat, sales brochure about 1979
This had to be one of the best manuals from any of the companies selling kit cars in the 70's and 80's.
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Each of the 57 pages of the manual are filled with detailed step-by-step descriptions, drawings and technical photos. This Bearcat photo appears on page 38 of the manual. |
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In 1976 Shell Oil Company began a series of "Shell Answer Books". The first of these was titled "THE EARLY WARNING BOOK. How you can spot some car problems before they cost big money." These 8 page booklets were inserted in leading magazines through the 90's and were also available at participating Shell Dealers. Answer Book # 23 used the Blakely Bearcat chassis to explain "THE ANATOMY OF A CAR" |
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