THE LIFE OF THE SKI-DOO INVENTOR

Snowmobile Magazine - September 1988
New Biography Traces Life of Ski-Doo Inventor - From an inquisitive lad who made his own toys with parts bought from a jeweler,to a successful inventor who created The Ski-Doo snowmobile.  That's the story told in "Joseph-Armand Bombardier, An inventor's Dream Come True," the new biography written by Quebec Journalist Roger Lacasse.
The book follows Bombardier through his development as a great inventor.  The book has dozens of his technical drawngs and photos of old snowmobiles and large transport vehicles using tracks and skis. Readers can see how the Ski-Doo - originally the Ski-Dog - evolved from its earliest prototypes, which even included sleds powered by rear-mounted propellers.
Andre Bombardier,the youngest son of J. Armand Bombardier, said his father was a successful businessman, but was motivated by his creative urge, not by profits.  He always wanted to improve the quality of life.  His approach was, "What are your needs? What can I do to help you out?" Andre said.
Bombardier the inventor was always thinking of ways to improve his machines. "If he would get an idea at 2:00AM, he would go to the shop, " said his son. "When he had an idea, he couldn't sleep, so he went to the shop."
Even the unique toys he built for his children were practical in nature because they could test his theories.  When Andre was thirteen, he was riding on a two-person snowmobile his father built.  "I was riding on the road and having fun, but I was testing for him at the same time.  He considered it a prototype.  My father was very practical."
Still, J. Armand was not consumed by his work.  "He was a family man.  He was not a workaholic because he liked what he was doing.  He did not like to be idle," Andre said.
His busy, creative mind let him achieve his goal of inventing a vehicle which could provide mobility in Quebec's harsh winters. Ski-Doo snowmobiles stand as his legacy, and his story is now documented in a new book.  Plans are being made for U.S Distribution of the book.

tHE 1985 SKI-DOO FORMULA SS

Snowmobile Magazine Ad - December 1984
The Ski-Doo Formula SS, If you think you can't afford Formula Performance, think again! More bang for the buck is what the formula SS is all aboutq.
The uncanny snow ability and trail stability of this little rocket come courtesy of a 15" by 114" V-Patterned track, 32 1/4" ski stance, exceptionally low weight and cg.  And the moxy is pure track-bred Rotax, with a 462.8 cm3 rotary valve liquid cooled powerplant. So if you're thinking fast, you'll have to move fast, to see you're Ski-Doo Dealer.

THE 1975 RUPP NITRO F/A

Canadian Snowmobile Magazine Ad - Fall, 1974
THE HOT RUPPS, The F/A stands for "Free Air", that should tell you a thing or two.  Like maybe this sled isn't designed for casually cruisin' the back patch come the Seventh Day.  Which it isn't. The all-new Nitro F/A features crankcase air duct.  A 340or 440cc Kohler engine with Mikuni Carbs.  Light, 16 inch Grauser bar track, Friction-Free torque converter, Adjusting handle bars (like cycles).  Two tuned pipes that snake into a single removable muffler and Extruded aluminum racing skis.  Add 'em all up, and you've got one movin' machine, but a word of warning:  The Rupp Nitro F/A is a limited edition sled, So it's first come, first serve.  We hope it's you.
RUPP, Only The Best !

THE NEW 1982 YAMAHA SS440

Snowmobile Magazine Ad - November 1981
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A SLED THAT LOOKS THIS GOOD WHERE NO ONE ELSE WILL SEE IT - Once your friends and neighbors have stopped oogling at your neww SS440, take it out to show Mother Nature. Because the farther you get from humanity, the more you'll appreciate the 440's real beauty: getting all the way home again. And Again and Again.
The 440cc, fan cooled engine is flat out the fastest in its class.  And it's uniquely positioned to give the SS more positive steering, easy handling and uncanny maneuverability, Not to ,mention a lower center of gravity for added stability.
Still, the most comforting feature we built into the SS440 remains the same as always, It's unrivaled round-trip reliability and that you don't get from the pretty paint job.

THE 1976 SKIDOO T'NT R/V

Snowmobile Magazine Ad - December 1975
T'NT R/V for 1976 - What It Looks Like, It Goes Like !
Our new T'NT R/V is excitement at first sight.  And if you don't believe what that first look tells you, just look a little closer.  The message will come thru a little stronger.
We did'nt design our new R/V snowmobile just for show, we designed it to go.  You see that sleek sloping cab?  What's hiding under there is a new front-mounted Rotary Valve Twin.  In both its 250 and 340 versions it sports a precisely tuned induction system (using twin Mikuni carbs and a new calibrated intake chamber) that turns every drop of fuel into maximum horsepower.
You notice those mean side bulges?  They're there to enclose a super-stable 34 inch ski stance and allow an incredible 40 degree steering angle that really bites on the hi-speed turns.  Look at that track ! It's a new inertia design for better acceleration response that's mounted 6 3/4 inches closer to the rear of the sled to deliver excellent high-speed straight line stability.
Handling is what this new R/V snowmobile is all about.  And before you ever get it out on the snow, you'll see one good reason why.  Just sit on the seat and move the steering from lock to lock.  No matter where you're riding, you can put your R?V sled right where you want it. Precisely

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Larry

THE 1974 CHAPARRAL SSX

Invitation To Snow Mobiling Magazine - November 1973-AD
You Told Us to Cool It, AND THAT'S WHAT WE DID. The Chaparral SSX,  we gave it a new liquid cooled engine, and what it gives you is improved engine performance. Because the SSX is liquid-cooled, it runs cool all day.  That virtually eliminates the possibility of vapor-lock and reduces the chance of piston seizure. The cooler engine means smoother, more consistent power output.  The 340cc SSX cranks out 40hp, the 440cc SSX comes in at 50hp.  The SSX means a quieter ride and longer engine life.
The liquid cooled engine is'nt all that is new on the SSX.  It's fitted out with dual carburetors, reed valve induction and CD ignition.  We've added five more inches of seat, a snappy new color and a sensational new track.
The liquid cooled Chaparral SSX, The coolest snowmobile you'll ever own.

THE NEW 1980 POLARIS CENTURION

Snowmobile West Magazine Ad - November 1979
CENTURION - Pull The Trigger and Hang On !
If You've always wanted to pull the trigger on one of the fastest production sleds ever built, we wont mince words.  Simply Put, the 1980 Centurion is 500cc's of full bore hot iron that puts you ahead of the pack in no time flat !! and keeps you up front 'til you decide the others have had enough'  This liquid cooled three banger is as big on handling, comfort, stability and all around performance as it is on the blur-the-eyeballs speed.  Think you're up to it? Then move up to it.  Pull the trigger, Hang on, and enjoy, Because you're ridin' herd on 500cc's of sheer power and performance'

1974 SKIDOO TNT EVEREST

1974 Snowmobile Handbook by Popular Science
Everest 440 SM; that's what Bombardier calls its newest entrant in the hot TNT line.  The snowmobiles 437cc Rotax engine pushing it to a healthy 52-mph top speed in the soft snow at our test site.  As you might expect, handling is excellent and the ride is comfortable.
Making quick, tight turns, charging up a steep slope covered with deep virgin powder, or winding on an open stretch-they're all a piece of cake with this sled.  One big reason is the Everest's track, a new width-16 1/2 inches.
There's more to the 440SM than a good ride.  The sturdy lightweight aluminum frame is reinforced with steel cross members. Slide suspension adjustment is extremely easy.  The disk brake is self adjusting and good.

"SABRE" SNOWMOBILE LINE INTRODUCED

SnowSports Dealer News - November 1971
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - Recreatives, Inc., A Buffalo, NY manufacturer of recreational vehicles including all terrain vehicles and mini bikes has introduced a new line of snowmobiles, The"Sabre" which features a full two year warranty.
The new Sabre line includes three models, the 340T with a 26HP engine, the 400T with a 30HP engine, and the 440T which has a 36HP engine.  Each of the models is powered by a twin cylinder JLO engine.
The chassis on the Sabre is lighweight riveted aluminum, and the track is nylon reinforced rubber, 18 inches wide with twin sprockets.