Vintage 1971 bolens sprint snowmobile models 83433 83440. Vintage bolens specifications catalog brochure diablo rouge sprint snowmobile. Heres a nice lightly used minor soiling and smudges from use 1970 bolens sprint snowmobile illustrated parts manual covers s34001 models. This blog is all about snowmobiles from the 1960s thru the 1980s. Founded in 1850, bolens has grown to become the most respected name in outdoor power equipment. Interestingly, this timberwolf served as the pace sled for the 1970 soo i500 international snowmobile race. To celebrate, snow goer is taking readers on a volumebyvolume walk through the history of snowmobiling, as captured on the magazines pages. 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. Vintage 1971 bolens sprint snowmobile models 83433 83440 owners manual book. Get the best deals on snowmobile parts for bolens when you shop the largest online. Vtg 1985 ajs matchless history of postwar models single twins hc book by bacon.
Snow goer vintage snowmobiles book is released snowgoer. Br250 bravo, et340 enticer, ec340 excel iii, et340t enticer lt, ss440, pz480 phazer, pz480e phazer deluxe, xl540, sr540 srv, vmx540 vmax 1986. Bolens sprint snowmobile deals hot products on getitnext. In 1969 they manufactured their first one piece snowmobile lineup like we all think a sled is. Still very nice, as it would have been mint if it hadnt been damp. Information and data on the bolens snowmobiles, including makes and models sorted by name web. Throughout the 1990s and the new millenium, polaris continued to broaden its product line, introducing victory motorcycles, personal watercraft since discontinued, and broadening their atv line. This is an illustrated parts manual contains the parts info need to help you keep your machine running in top performance. This was a huge mistake and would start the decline of bolens snowmobile business. Vintage 1967 boatel ski bird snowmobile sales brochure 4 pages. Find great deals on ebay for snowmobile bolens and vintage snowmobile. The snowmobile collection also includes many interesting antique and vintage machines from arctic cat, polaris, skidoo, evinrude, bolens, scorpion, starcraft and other brands. Harry bolens became president of the company in 1909, finally buying it outright in 1914. Jun 21, 2014 bolens 440 sprint running for the first time in 7 years.
Get the best deals on snowmobile parts for bolens when you shop the largest online selection at. It was an articulated vehicle powered by a new hirthtype 300cc 2cycle motor that put out 16hp at 5500 rpm. Up for sale is a beautiful 1988 yamaha exciter that is all original with 2152 original miles. But at dennis kirk, you can find the best selection of bolens parts to keep your sled going. An early investor in office chair production in the 1890s was harry wilbur bolens, a newspaper editor and inventor who became secretary and sales manager for the gilson company.
But snowmobiles remain at the heart of the polaris industries company. It was painted red, white and black and was named the diablo rouge. Looks alot nicer now then when we picked it up we stoped at the carwash to give her a bath. Information and data on the bolens snowmobiles, including makes and models sorted by engine size. All bolens snowmobile literature seems to stop at 1971.
Advertisement ad magazine 1970s the bold breed for 72 retro history on etsy. Memorable machines and highlights from snowmobilings. Bolens sprint snow mobile tw39901 tw400 parts manual ebay. Here we have up for sale a nice lightly used condition vintage bolens diablo. Please see photographs for best description of cosmetic condition and style. Payment is expected to be paid by paypal unless other arrangements have been made prior to sale. Dec 16, 2016 snow goer magazine was launched as the first national snowmobile magazine 50 years ago.
Hus ski and diablo rouge news this link brings you to all the great things happening in the world of hus skis and diablos that we know of. Choice of cutting deck capabilities side discharge, mulch or rear bag. Jan 27, 2017 this red devil is a 1969 bolens diablo rouge 502 snowmobile. The fancooled trail twister followed the next year, but with depressed sled sales continuing, it wasnt enough to carry mercs snowmobile business much longer. Bolens hus ski and diablo rouge vintage sled, snow sled, snowmobiles, outdoor fun. Yamaha began snowmobile production in 1968 with the sl350.
Harlan rohner owns of one of the largest private vintage snowmobile collections. The sprints were made 19691971 according to my sprint literature but heard from collectors some were made in 72 as well. The french version, which has sold mostly in quebec, was the first of its kind in the world. See more ideas about vintage sled, snow machine and snow vehicles. Vintage 1972 bolens husky sprint snowmobile winter wisconsin color advertisement ad magazine 1970s t stay safe and healthy. Will display very nicely no rips, tears or dealers stamps on this one.
Exclusive engines in 1970 bolens, based in port washington, wis. Rebuilt tillotson carb, unstuck engine, fixed recoil, and replaced pto side ig. Price range 1968 1970 1970s 1971 295 83433 83440 ad blue book brochure decal diablo drive embroidered fmc foldout husky lasts logo longer manual models new nos novelty on one out owner owners patch photo plate pocket rare reproduction rouge sew snowmobiles sticker unused used. Items similar to vintage 1972 bolens husky sprint snowmobile winter. The sl351, yamahas first full production model, introduced oil injection and slidevalve carburetors to the snowmobile industry features that are still in use today. In 1966, bolens engineers designed an all new vehicle, called the 500, which was powered by a hirth 16 hp engine. Vintage 1972 bolens husky sprint snowmobile winter. Rebuilt tillotson carb, unstuck engine, fixed recoil, and replaced pto side ignition coil.
Lets get younger people and new people interested in history because without the next generation getting involved in the hobby. Br250 bravo, br250t bravo lt, cf300 inviter, et340 enticer, et340t enticer lt, ec340 excel iii, pz480 phazer, pz480e phazer deluxe, xl540 xlv. Unfollow bolens snowmobile to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This has been a touch damp on the very right hand side of it. This 1966 model 444 was the last of the husski line before the company was purchased by the bolens division of fmc.
With a chill in the air, we used the bolens diablo to break a trail 114 miles into the woods to our cabin. Its hard to tell what it is unless a person was either raised in this era and lived in snow country or they started getting in to vintage snowmobiles as an adult. New snowbug by yvon gauthier vintage snowmobile history. Here we have up for bids a nice 1972 vintage bolens sprint snowmobile sales brochure. Jan 16, 2014 this pin was discovered by prairie riders snowmobile club. But that didnt happen until 1972 and sadly, that was the final year bolens made sleds. Bolens 440 sprint running for the first time in 7 years. This book is about the history of the snowmobile from its beginnings until the year 2000.
Been looking for a small bolens sled for last 3 years finlly found one 30 mins from the house. Learn all about snowmobile vintage book vintage here. He claims this one was an experimental prototype for 73, and that only 6 were built. Ignace, mi by david blair, moran, mi, and he has donated this machine to the top of the lake snowmobile museum. Meanwhile, ariens, chaparral and others left the industry while skiroule and scorpion were both sold by their conglomerate owners to their snowmobile business managers. The book is wellwritten and includes tons of great photos and brief historical sketches on all the main brands. Tricycles quadricycles light cars history from 18941907 hc book by carrer. This red devil is a 1969 bolens diablo rouge 502 snowmobile. Garden tractor manufactured by the gilson bolens manufacturing co. Price new from used from paperback, 1969 please retry. Description 1970s bolens sprint snowmobile seat 17 x 31 new in wrapping condition new had these stored since the 70s and were never used. She needs some work but i think she will make a good fixer uper. And just like many of todays racy models, bolens used a tiny windshield to create sporty styling, rather than being practical.
Bolens redesigned the husski in 1967 and named it the diablo rouge. Free shipping on snowmobile vintage book vintage and more. Yet bolens super sprint also had the muscle to turn heads, thanks to its kiekhaefer aeromarine engines. The carburetor stood upright under the hood, and the new bright red and. The root of all yamaha snowmobiles, this stylish, white machine was introduced as a test model with technology gleaned from more than a decade of motorcycle manufacturing. Find great deals on ebay for diablo rouge snowmobile. Diablo rouge 500 1967 diablo rouge 502 1968 diablo rouge 503 1968, 1969. It was name snowmobile of the decade, and is still produced today. This brochure measures about 8 x 11 and is like 16 pages. Accepts attachments for other outdoor chores such as hauling, bagging, aerating, snow removal and more. The new design looked sleeker, and bolens laid the motor down with the muffler underneath. A recently released book by international snowmobile hall of fame journalist. Vintage sports advertisements of the page fishing books, ice fishing. Milestones in the bolens heritage include the introduction, in 1919, of the first powerdriven garden tractor.
There is an impressive array of machines, including sleds from the four surviving major brandspolaris, skidoo, yamaha, and arctic catand many other wellknown names like ariens, bolens. Snow goer magazine was launched as the first national snowmobile magazine 50 years ago. Ask a dozen experts about the history of the snowmobile, and youre likely to get a dozen diff skidoo alpine, twin tracked single ski, great trail breaker in its day. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for snowmobile values and pricing. Kelley blue book regularly updates its snowmobile values to give consumers. These 3 books give an indepth world history of the snowmobile for over 320 brands. The bolens brand name began appearing on gilson equipment shortly thereafter. Bolens, diablo rouge, husski snowmobiles has 679 members. Took a quick vidjeo of some of the awesome vintage snowmobiles at the novi snowmobile expo a few years ago and just now found the footage lots of cool old school vintage polaris arctic cat ski. Bolens garden tractor wisconsin historical society. Discovering the perfect used boats the towing guide celebrate winter with vintage snowmobiles at the aaca muse get terrific tips on tow my snowmobile. Snow goer magazine has combed its comprehensive archive of articles from longtime contributor david wells to assemble a collection of profiles of the most interesting machines that the sport has ever seen. Hus ski and diablo rouge forum use this forum to post all your diablo and hus ski questions.
Original 1972 bolens sprint snowmobile sales brochure 72 84. Buy snowmobile vintage book vintage now and monitor snowmobile vintage book vintage deals remotely using browser. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Memorable machines and highlights from snowmobilings golden era volume one. In the late 60s bolens started using a 3 cylinder gutbrod engine for their sleds. Bolens diablo rouge go go diablo breaking trail 3 7 15. Sold as is, as shown, with some wear from usestorage.