Sno Goer Magazine = October 1981
SKIDOO- THE FASTEST, For the first two heats of the acceleration phase, Ski-Doo's Blizzard 9500 was first at the quarter, first at the half mile and first at the mile ! It won 83 of a possible 90 points. It was the fastest.
Ski-Doo's preformance re-established the Blizzard 9500 as a top-rated speed machine. The changes that made the difference were recalibrated clutches, new ignition, re-worked carburation and a desire on Ski-Doo's part to show that last year's poor "shoot-out" performance was a fluke. The 440cc Blizzard had to knock off 500cc sleds to win the title.
This blog is all about snowmobiles from the 1960's thru 2000. The daily posts will feature stories, ads or press releases for a classic snowmobile during that period from various snowmobile magazines and other publications during that period in snowmobile history. Save this blog and view it on a regular basis. You never know, you may see your favorite classic sled featured here !
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
JOHN DEERE MILEAGE MAKERS
SNOW GOER MAGAZINE - September 1981
John Deere Trailfire - Since the 1979 model year, John Deere's Trailfire series has been an "MPG All Star." It hasn't mattered whether it was a 340cc or a 440cc model. The Trailfires have been 28-plus mpg getters in every recorded fuel test session to ate.
John Deere Trailfire - Since the 1979 model year, John Deere's Trailfire series has been an "MPG All Star." It hasn't mattered whether it was a 340cc or a 440cc model. The Trailfires have been 28-plus mpg getters in every recorded fuel test session to ate.
Monday, December 9, 2013
RUPP ACQUIRES ALOUETTE LINE
Snowsports Dealer News - February 1975
Mansfield - Ohio - An agreement whereby Rupp Industries will acquire the assets of Alouette Recreational Products, Montreal, manufacturer of Alouette snowmobiles, has been reached between Rupp and Alouette's parent company, Coleco (Canada) Ltd. Colrco had announced several months ago it was seeking a buyer for Alouette. Coleco purchased Alouette from Bangor-Punta corporation approximately two years ago.
Mansfield - Ohio - An agreement whereby Rupp Industries will acquire the assets of Alouette Recreational Products, Montreal, manufacturer of Alouette snowmobiles, has been reached between Rupp and Alouette's parent company, Coleco (Canada) Ltd. Colrco had announced several months ago it was seeking a buyer for Alouette. Coleco purchased Alouette from Bangor-Punta corporation approximately two years ago.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
SNOWMOBILE RULED NOT A MOTOR VEHICLE
Snow Sports Dealer News - November 1974
ST. PAUL, MINN. - The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a snowmobile does not come within the legal definition of a "motor vehicle."
The question, which was ruled upon by the state's high court on October 25th, arose in a lawsuit involving in a collision between two snowmobiles on a township road in St Louis, (Minn.) County in 1971.
One of the drivers involved in the collision was a minor, who sought to use the uninsured motorist coverage of his father's auto insurance policy. The court ruled that snowmobiles are designed for travel on snow or ice, and that the legislature has passed laws to prohibit their use on public highways.
ST. PAUL, MINN. - The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a snowmobile does not come within the legal definition of a "motor vehicle."
The question, which was ruled upon by the state's high court on October 25th, arose in a lawsuit involving in a collision between two snowmobiles on a township road in St Louis, (Minn.) County in 1971.
One of the drivers involved in the collision was a minor, who sought to use the uninsured motorist coverage of his father's auto insurance policy. The court ruled that snowmobiles are designed for travel on snow or ice, and that the legislature has passed laws to prohibit their use on public highways.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
HARLEY-DAVIDSON DESIGNED FOR DOWN-TO-SNOW DEPENABILITY
Invitation To Snowmobiling "Ad" - November 1973
When you're known around the world for excellence in design, engineering and manufacturing, everything you do has to measure up to your reputation. That's why dependability is "the plus benefit" built into every Harley-Davidson snowmobile.
Dependability, because Harley-Davidson and only Harley Davidson, designs, engineers and manufactures the major performance components in it's snowmobiles to the highest standards in the industry.
The dependability goes further than the machines themselves. That's where our dealers come in, with factory-trained mechanics, a full supply of parts, fast, friendly service.
Dependable snowmobiles, Dependable dealers, From Harley-Davidson. You Couldn't ask for anything more, Except snow.
AMF Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wis 53201
When you're known around the world for excellence in design, engineering and manufacturing, everything you do has to measure up to your reputation. That's why dependability is "the plus benefit" built into every Harley-Davidson snowmobile.
Dependability, because Harley-Davidson and only Harley Davidson, designs, engineers and manufactures the major performance components in it's snowmobiles to the highest standards in the industry.
The dependability goes further than the machines themselves. That's where our dealers come in, with factory-trained mechanics, a full supply of parts, fast, friendly service.
Dependable snowmobiles, Dependable dealers, From Harley-Davidson. You Couldn't ask for anything more, Except snow.
AMF Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wis 53201
Friday, December 6, 2013
FOX CORP. UNLIKELY O MAKE '75 SLEDS
Snow Sports Dealer News - June 1974
JANESVILLE, WIS. - The Fox Corporation, according to an announcement by director of marketing, Scott Grafft, "almost certainly will not produce snowmobiles for the 1974-75 season." Fox Corporation, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles since 1946, recently purchased the assets of Speedway Products, Inc. Mansfield, Ohio, manufacturer of Speedway snowmobiles and motorcycles.
Fox is in the process of incorporating The Speedway products and designs into its product line, which also includes go karts, three wheelers, and the street legal "Tracker" sport cycle. Grafft added that in the future all wheeled vehicles from Fox Corporation would be marketed under The "Fox" brand.
JANESVILLE, WIS. - The Fox Corporation, according to an announcement by director of marketing, Scott Grafft, "almost certainly will not produce snowmobiles for the 1974-75 season." Fox Corporation, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles since 1946, recently purchased the assets of Speedway Products, Inc. Mansfield, Ohio, manufacturer of Speedway snowmobiles and motorcycles.
Fox is in the process of incorporating The Speedway products and designs into its product line, which also includes go karts, three wheelers, and the street legal "Tracker" sport cycle. Grafft added that in the future all wheeled vehicles from Fox Corporation would be marketed under The "Fox" brand.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
ROLLO-O-FLEX IS LIQUIDATED
Snow Sport Dealer News - May 1974
REGINA, SASK. The Assets of Rollo-O-Flex, LTD., manufactureres of Rollo-O-Flex and Wild One Snowmobiles, have been liquidated.
According to John Brennan, appointed by the court as receiver manager on behalf of the secured creditors, the company had proposed payment of 20% of its debts in January, however when it couldn't make that first payment, the creditors committee decided to liquidate the assets and formal application for bankruptcy will be made shortly.
REGINA, SASK. The Assets of Rollo-O-Flex, LTD., manufactureres of Rollo-O-Flex and Wild One Snowmobiles, have been liquidated.
According to John Brennan, appointed by the court as receiver manager on behalf of the secured creditors, the company had proposed payment of 20% of its debts in January, however when it couldn't make that first payment, the creditors committee decided to liquidate the assets and formal application for bankruptcy will be made shortly.
SCORPION BUYS JLO; WILL MOVE FACILITIES TO US
Snow Sports Dealer News - September 1974
CROSBY MINN. - Scorpion, Inc. announced it has purchased the recreational engine manufacturing operations of North American Rockwell. The facilities located in Pinneberg, Germany, will be moved to Scorpion headquarters in Crosby, Minnesota over a three year period.
Scorpion has utilized The Rockwell JLO engine for the past three years, and the past season used only Rockwell.
Terms of the sale were not disclosed, However, Harvey V. Paulson, Scorpion president, said the total project will be well into seven figures.
CROSBY MINN. - Scorpion, Inc. announced it has purchased the recreational engine manufacturing operations of North American Rockwell. The facilities located in Pinneberg, Germany, will be moved to Scorpion headquarters in Crosby, Minnesota over a three year period.
Scorpion has utilized The Rockwell JLO engine for the past three years, and the past season used only Rockwell.
Terms of the sale were not disclosed, However, Harvey V. Paulson, Scorpion president, said the total project will be well into seven figures.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
MORE ABOUT MYSELF
Before I get into blogging about classic and vintage snowmobiles, I would like to tell you a little more about myself. As I've illustrated in my profile within this blog, my life has been centered around snowmobiles which includes the present time. I was a Rupp dealer from 1969 thru it's death in 1978. In 1980, I, along with some help made an attempt to bring Rupp Industries back into existence. To read all about this attempt, "GO HERE". In 1984, I moved to South Dakota and went on to expand my snowmobile parts and accessories operation by the name of SnoCat Shack and later was renamed Sport Shack because of a legal matter. I sold Sport Shack in 1996 and started a company by the name of Battery Shack, which sold 14,000 batteries in 10 years. To learn more about this business,"CLICK HERE"
MASSEY-FERGUSON'S NEW CYCLONE
Snow Sport Dealer News - April - 1975
Massey Ferguson's new cyclone, the company's top-of-the-line model for next season, made an early appearance this winter during final tests near Crosby, Minn. The Cyclone is powered by a 440cc liquid cooled engine, and is one of three all-new series of Massey snowmobiles for 1975-76.
Massey Ferguson's new cyclone, the company's top-of-the-line model for next season, made an early appearance this winter during final tests near Crosby, Minn. The Cyclone is powered by a 440cc liquid cooled engine, and is one of three all-new series of Massey snowmobiles for 1975-76.
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