Hey Moderator_Mike,

I just read the scanned article you posted up of the Beaver. (Great scan, by the way). The performance claims of the manufacturer are downright ambitious! It'll climb a 60% grade? That's pretty amazing, really. As you point out, they claim it'll reach 50mph (50mph in the top advertisement, 40mph in the lower explanation?). The largest engine they offered was a 200cc, but with a 4-speed gearbox, I suppose it was attainable. You could get turn signals, floor mats, etc. Looks like a pretty fun machine to take to the supermarket, but I'm not convinced of its off road prowess . Great info. nonetheless!

~m