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Antique/Vintage Arctic Cats
 Let Thomas Sno Sports be the source for your 1962-1968 Arctic Cat needs.
We stock exact reproduction decals for nearly every model from 1962 through 1968. Our decals are made from originals using high quality materials and the screen printing process, same as when new.
About a decade ago we purchased what was believed to be the biggest inventory of new-old-stock parts in existence for the 1962-1966 Arctic Cats. We have sold many of those parts over the years but still have many things in stock, please call (320-556-3467) or e-mail Tom with your needs.
We have done countless repairs and many restorations on our own old Arctic Cats. We are beginning to do more and more of those now as a service for our customers. Whether you need points and condensers in your JLO, drive sprockets in your Panther, motor mounts in your Cougar, or, a complete restoration of a Model 450, we can handle the job. A few of our service techs have been servicing snowmobiles since 1970! While these services are very labor intensive and do not come cheaply, we're always happy to discuss your project. Certain times of the year are better for the larger projects than others.
If you are seeking a part that we do not have in stock, we will try to direct you to it. If you have a large or small old Arctic Cats parts inventory for sale, we may make an offer on it.
We have not accumulated any 69 - 81 Arctic Cat race sled parts nor are we experienced with this particular group of sleds. We will acquire parts for the racers if the opportunity arises but as of now we have zero for these.
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Special interest Arctic Cats
Here we will post some of the Arctic Cats from our family collection. These are not for sale, nor are they always able to be viewed at our store (please call ahead if you're stopping to browse). We're crazy about old Cats and hope you enjoy looking. Click on the "camera" icon to see image of each.
Arctic Cat Cross Country Prototype
This snowmobile is believed to be 1 of 4 experimental models produced in approximately 1979 or 1980. It either is the very sled that is pictured on page 123 of the "Legend" book, or is just like the one pictured. This sled still has the original "Team Arctic Boman" driver decal on the hood. During a recent conversation I have had with a former engineer from the old Arctic Enterprises company he stated that this sled was not only being developed as a future race model but was also being considered as a basis for a proposed consumer model. The front suspension has a look of the Trail Cat design but is actually entirely different. Many hand-built parts and components on this sled. This sled is quite original and is operated nearly every winter. As with all of my old sleds, I welcome any contacts that can provide further information.
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1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580 efi ETT
This sled was a mid-season model release in the 95-96 winter season. It showcased a number of things that had not been used before on the ZR 580 models...Quick-adjust driven clutch, Arctco 9 post drive clutch, tipped-up Extended Travel Tunnel and rear suspension, Quick-adjust front arm adjuster, remote reservoir ski shocks, bright Arctic Green hood color, sno cross style handlebars, race-style seat with tunnel pads, and more. It differs greatly, in large and small ways, from the very popular 1997 ZR 580 model which was released just a few months later. This unit has 3679 miles on it and is in very good original condition. I am guessing that around 500 of these may have been produced?
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1996 Arctic Cat Bearcat 454 ATV #1
This ATV is not only the first model ATV produced by Arctic Cat, it is the very first production ATV ever off the assembly line. It bears VIN number ...0001. It had zero miles on it when I aquired it, I run it a few miles each year. At the time, it was the only model produced. 454cc liquid-cooled engine, 5 speed manual transmission with auto-clutch and high/low range, semi-independent rear suspension and more. This simple looking model was a very successful beginning to the now hugely successful Arctic Cat ATV line.
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1992 Arctic Cat Tigershark PWC
Arctic Cat produced the Tigershark line of personal watercraft for model years 1993 through 1999. This unit is a 1992 model. Most sources do not acknowledge the 1992s and treat them as though they never existed. The vin number on this unit leads me to believe that this was the 6th 1992 Tigershark off the assembly line. I estimate that approximately 68 1992 models were produced. This one was originally retailed through Tousley Sport Center in MN. They look much like the 1993 model that was offered but with slight differences in...hood latches, throttle lever, ride plate, seat cover, tool tray, engine i.d. tag, nose cone construction, rub rail, hull liner, drain plug, etc.
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1992 1/2 Arctic Cat EXT 550 efi
This model was a mid-season release during the winter of 1991-1992 to show off the all-new 550 electronic fuel injection engine package. A very similar model to this was widely available as a 1993 model. I have not yet verified how many of these were produced but typically a mid-season release model was around 500 units. The 1992 1/2's differed from the 1993's with different decals, different seat covers, different headlight pod, different windshields and a number of small differences on mechanical items under the hood. This sled has an accessory reverse kit on it and is mostly original. This unit also shows evidence of being an early pilot-build of the mid-season release group. Is in good general operating condition.
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1989 Arctic Cat Cheetah Touring
500cc fan-cooled engine, long 16"x156" track. Reverse, electric start, mirrors, speedometer, tachometer, handwarmers and 2 passenger seating is all standard equipment on this model. Of special note, this sled is a pre-production 89 model with a 1988 vin number. Likely was built up for engineering or marketing purposes. This unit has a special hand fabricated fiberglass handlebar pad that was a forerunner to the new-for-89 handlebar design. Also has slight variances to the windshield mounting location that seperates it from the production 89s. The rear tunnel extension and taillight housing is very different from the 88 models and slightly different from the production 89 models. This is a well preserved sled in very original condition. We have done some engine maintenance on this since buying it in the fall of 2005. Is now basically ready to ride.
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1984 Arctic Cat Panther
This is the first model year snowmobile that was offered by the newly organized Arctco Arctic Cat company. Of special interest on this particular unit is its rather low vin number of 4000295. It is my assumption that this sled came off the assembly line on approximately the second day of production at the newly re-formed company. It is easy to forget now years later but much excitement had to be circulating around the plant during those early times of again producing Arctic Cats. This sled shows 5274 miles on the odometer and is in original condition in nearly every way. 440 fan cooled engine #G44-400685.
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1982 Arctic Cat Puma
This is one of the never-released prototypes that was scheduled for the 1982 model year. Has direct drive without a traditional chaincase. 440 fan-cooled engine. Rubber track. This sled has over 6000 miles on the odometer and has had 2 owners prior to our purchasing it. It is nearly all original and likely will be left as-is to preserve as much of the originality as possible.
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1982 Arctic Cat El Tigre 6000
This snowmobile was a pre-production prototype. Had Arctic Enterprises actually produced any 1982 models, the El Tigre would have looked much like this sled. This unit was an "engineering model" and not a photo-shoot model, thus it has a seat cover from a 1981 El Tigre on it. It is VIN numbered as a 1981 and looks to have began life as an 81 El Tigre. This has the common 500 liquid cylinders on the engine however it has a rare sandcast experimental bottom end on the engine that allowes oil-injection. Oil injection had not been used on previous Cat liquids, nor was it used in the immediate years following either. The hood, windshield, nosecone, belly pan and console are all unique to the 1982 prototypes. I have not yet confirmed how many of these made it out to the public but am guessing it may have been as low as a few dozen? Odometer shows over 6000 miles on this sled. Is in running/riding condition.
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1981 Arctic Cat Jag Long Track
This Jag has an unusual long track under it. It was built by Arctic Enterprises for the Scandinavian market, this model is rarely seen in the US. I have not been able to determine how many of these were produced, or how many stayed in the US. It is factory built with a long-for-its-time 15"x151" rubber track. It also has a tunnel extension/rack that tips up in the rear to allow for more movement of the articulating rear suspension rails. Some of this technology was later used again in the mid 1990s. Much of this sled has the same features of the common 1981 Jag 4000's...oil injected 440 fan cooled engine, leaf spring front suspension, speedometer, etc. This sled has had an accessory electric start and tachometer kit added to it. We bought this in early 2006 in New Hampshire. It had license tabs on it showing use in Massachusetts from 1988-1999. It is currently in good mechanical condition.
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1979 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000
This sled belongs to, and was restored by, my nephew Eric. It was purchased brand new by his parents. They owned it for over 10 years and it was then sold off to a local person. After a few years of neglect, it ended up back at our store in poor condition. In the fall of 2002 Eric put it back into its current good condition. 500cc free air engine, 2/3 cleated track and speedometer was all standard equipment on this.
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1979 Arctic Cat Cross Country Cat
Developed by Arctic Cat expressly for cross-country racing, this is a very close cousin to the 1979 El Tigre. This has a 440 liquid engine with dual carburetors. In the back it has a somewhat thicker seat with a taller backrest, more suitable for rough terrain. The rear suspension has twin externally mounted shock absorbers, unlike the El Tigres. The 118" track length/2" drive pitch is also unique to the Cross Countrys. I cannot confirm if this sled was ever used in competition. It was a model just like this that won the 1979 International 500 race.
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1976 Arctic Cat Cross Country Cat
340cc Suzuki/Spirit free-air engine with factory dual carbs. A very similar sled to the new-for-1976 Pantera model, the 76 Cross Country Cats were built to compete in cross country competition. Factory dual fuel tanks, speedometer and tachometer were standard equipment. It is published that 625 of these were produced. Son Mitch recently finished the restoration on this and has it ready to ride.
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1975 Arctic Cat El Tigre 440 Cross Country
This differs from most 1975 El Tigres as it has the factory accessory "Cross Country seat/rear fuel tank" package. It was purchased from a local MN family but had North Dakota registration stickers from the mid/late 1970s on it. We can not confirm if this has been raced or a consumer simply added the seat package for a more comfortable ride. Mitch gave this a good mechanical restoration in the summer of 2003. It has the twin-cylinder quad-plug 440 Kawasaki free-air engine in it. The entire sled is in it's stock form with the exception of a rubber track to replace the original cleated version.
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1971 Arctic Cat Screamer mini bike
The Screamer was the only mini bike model that Arctic Cat produced for competition. It has a Chrysler 2-stroke 134cc engine that produced around 8 hp. This unit has been lightly restored and is currently in very good condition.
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1971 Arctic Cat Panther 760
This sled has the original big 760 JLO engine, twin-cylinder and air-cooled. Model #:760 JPA. It came from the factory with the twin chrome side pipes. In recent years these have been called "montana pipes" however I do not recall hearing that term back in the day. This sled was purchased new by a family friend right here in central MN and is still very original. This sled also has accessory electric start, speedometer and tachometer; all of which are still operating.
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1971 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat prototype
The first model year of Kitty Cat production was 1972. A handful of prototype pilot-build Kitty Cats were released during the 1971 model year, this is one of them. This looks similar to the 1972s, but has many differences...2-cycle Clinton brand engine, full-width fiberglass console, entirely different bulkhead construction, front bumper material same as full-size sleds, counter-sank bumper mount bolts, fiberglass metal-flake belly pan, fiberglass hood, metal hood hinge, mini bike style kill switch, console mounted choke and recoil handle, hinged fiberglass chain guard, aluminum Cat Cutter style rear grab bar, slightly wider skis with a V shaped bottom and welded on wear bar, hood trim for ski tip protection, King Cat style side decals, and, mini bike style front decal. This 71 Kitty Cat has an ID tag same as the other 71 models, leads me to believe that they were produced in Thief River Falls MN and not Omaha like the 72s and 73s? This tag reads...Serial: 0028, Model: KITTY CAT. I am aware of at least 3 more of these that are still surviving, I think the highest number I know of is number 0034. I purchased this from a guy in Canada in 2003. It is in good general condition with all paint, decals, seat, etc original.
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1970 Arctic Cat Ssscat II Mini Bike
1970 was the first model year for Arctic Cat mini bike production. This unit is believed to be the actual very first mini bike off from the production line, it bears serial number 000001. Its model number is 2250-001. This bike has been lightly restored. It has the original Techumseh 4 cycle engine, Torque Converter clutch system, etc. This model of the Ssscat II also has the factory headlight and taillight.
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1970 Arctic Cat Puma 399 EXT
This snowmobile was purchased by my dad when it was a few months old from the Arctic Enterprises salvage department. It had spent the winter in at least a few races but we do not know by whom it was driven. After arriving here at the store, it was soon sold to a young local guy that would become my brother-in-law just a couple years later. While Don owned it the original 399 Kohler EXT engine failed and it was replaced with a new non-EXT 399 Kohler engine, that is the engine that is still in it today. After the sled was again sold in the mid 1970s, everyone lost track of it. We bought it again in late 2001. It arrived here with the steel bulkhead broke-off, shot clutch, weak engine, etc. It had been determined that it had reached the end of its practical life as a daily driver. A few months later, the snow melted and we were parting out some sleds that had accumulated here over the season. When this one was brought in, it was then that we thought that it might be Dons old 70. Upon closer inspection, we determined that it definately was his old sled. In certain types of light, you can clearly see where he had his name painted on the hood, etc. Back to the early 70s... This sled had an auxillary fuel tank bolted to the back that was discarded. It also had dual carbs back when it had the EXT engine in it. The model number on the original tag reads: 399KPEXT. It is published that only 38 of this model were ever produced. As this sled sits here today, it still retains the original hood, seats, tunnel, suspension, etc. We repaired the bulkhead, rebuilt the engine, replaced the clutch, etc. It has run/worked well since the overhaul. If anyone knows any missing history of this sled, please contact us.
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1966 Arctic Cat Panther
This sled is one of the original 21 Black Panthers that were produced prior to the 1967 model year. While this Panther looks about the same as the 67s, there are many differences...open drive chain (not a case), non-traditional "rolled edge" on the running boards, aluminum dash panel, 140/141 style fiberglass hood, no tailight, different rear suspension, skis made from the 140/141s, etc, etc. Of interest on this sled is all the old signs of red paint showing through on many of the black parts, maybe being black was a later thought? We are only the second owner of this sled, we purchased it in the early 90s from a man in NW Minnesota. Wayne did a good mechanical restoration of this but cosmetically left it "as-is" so as to preserve as many of the historical aspects of this rare sled as possible. One of the few things that is not original on this sled is the seat, we had no choice but to re-manufacture it. It has a 12hp Kohler 4 stroke engine. Entire sled is in good operating condition. Serial # BP6-4631. Model # BP.
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1966 Arctic Cat Model 141-D Race Replica
We have decaled this sled to look identicle to the 66 Model 141-D that Wayne drove in the first ever Winnipeg-to-St Paul I-500 snowmobile race back in January of 1966. He is believed to have been the only Arctic Cat finisher, of the two that started that first year. He drove his Arctic Cat to a top 20 finish, we are still trying to obtain a copy of the official results to confirm his exact place. Arctic Enterprises invited Wayne, his dad Art and cousin Bob to Thief River Falls following his completion of the race and gave him a brand new 141-D in exchange for his race-worn one. His original was destroyed in the "show building" on the Arctic grounds when it burned to the ground in 1973. This replica sled actually is all original except for the recovered seat bottom and, of course, the race related decals. The original 300cc Hirth engine still runs good and we try to operate this sled every winter.
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1966 Arctic Cat Cub 2x2 Bike
This is a 2 wheel drive off road motor bike. It has a 6 1/4 hp Kohler 4 stroke engine. This particular units' serial number indicates it is a 1966 model. It is published that 28 of these were produced for that year. Is in good original condition, we have owned it since the late 1990s. It was sold new by Steve's Arctic Cat in Center City MN. It only had one previous owner before me. The front and rear lights are original and working. The front wheel drives via a roller chain system.
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1966 Arctic Cat 140 D
This snowmobile has its original 8 horsepower Kohler 4 cycle engine. Also is equipped with a forward/reversing transmission and steel roller-chain track with steel cleats.I purchased this in 1985 from the Arctic Cat dealer in Bozeman MT. With much help from my dad Wayne, we had this driving across the Minnesota snow the same day that we got home with it! Painting and some mechanical restoration followed that spring. We have had this on many vintage rides over the years and is still one of our favorites. It is believed that 369 of these were produced.
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1965 Evinrude E1400
A person has to have a couple non-Arctic Cats, right? I bought this snowmobile in the early 1990s from Lyle Cue, Independence IA. Around that very time Lyle was the president of the Antique Snowmobile Club of America. For a number of years this was one of the sleds that he always had on display at the organizations summer show, and always was riding at the groups winter event. Lyle had givin this a nice restoration at some point. As near as I can tell the engine and seats are all original. This sled currently has the "wear-bar" style skis on to make it more trail friendly, I also have the original non-bar skis as well. The 2 cycle OMC engine is a twin-opposing-cylinder design. The track is cleated belts, suspension is bogey-wheel system. This sled always runs/rides well year-after-year.
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1965 Arctic Cat Model 170-D
This sled was bought new, or nearly new, by a family from Milaca MN. In about 1974 they were moving from their farm and gave the sled to my Dad, it had seen a lot of use and needed repair. At the time, Arctic still had some parts in the salvage department for the old red Cats and my Dad bought a new hood and engine for it. It was then painted and put back together. It was kept around here for a few years, driven a little, and used in a few parades. In October of 1978 my Dad sold it on an auction. In the 2 decades that followed, we often wished that this sled had been kept. A chance phone call to our store in the late 1990s was from a man that said he had bought this sled from my Dad back in the 70s. He said he did not want to sell it but would call me if he ever did. Luckily, he called in 2005 and said he likely would not use it anymore and I could buy it back. We went and picked it up at his farmstead near Dassel MN. There it sat in a shed on a single place trailer that he said was the same trailer he hauled it home on from our place in 1978! In the early 2000s the sled narrowly missed burning up in a shed fire on the farmstead, the hood still shows slight signs of heat damage. Because of its good care the man had given this for over 25 years, it was pretty easy to have it running/operating just fine right after we got it home. It is in need of a seat.
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1963 Arctic Cat Model 1000 4x4
We purchased this in approximately 1994 from a man in East Grand Forks ND. He said that he had bought it out of a grove out in western ND a few years prior. The original engine was missing but a similar-to-original 10hp Kohler was with the machine when we bought it. Wayne and family friend Don went and picked it up. Not too many days after getting it home we had it running and operating. It was our main Deer Camp ATV until the late 1990s and is very capable off-road. While we had it on display at a Hay Days event in the late 90s, we ran into Edgar Hetteen. He was at the event promoting his then-new book "Breaking Trails". He was generous enough to stop by and discuss the Model 1000 with us. He stated that this was the very first Model 1000 that they made and it has many differences from the production models...this does not have the belly mounted fuel tank, this one does not have the flat front grille, this units final drives are mounted at an angle not straight up-and-down, etc. The Arctic Enterprises ID tag on this reads...Serial: 63-1001 Model: X. For now we use it and display it with its original rusty red paint, as seen in the picture.
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1962 Polar 200
We bought this snowmobile in 1991 from Bud Knapp in MI. He had aquired it some years earlier in poor condition. In the late 90s my dad Wayne, and family friend Mark, gave this a thorough restoration. It is still the original 7 hp Kohler 4 cycle engine block/crankshaft/etc. The transmission, track and running gear is all original as well. Nearly the entire rear chassis is original but we had no choice but to replace much of the sheet metal on the front frame. The 1962 Polars look similar to the 1963 Arctic Cat 200/250 but has some slight differences...wrap-around windshield, welded-on track cleats, Polar Manufacturing ID tag, etc. This model does use a forward/reverse transmission. The serial number on this sled is 622-7, leading me to think that this is the 7th snowmobile ever produced by Edger Hetteens new company Polar Manufacturing. He went on to change his company name to Arctic Enterprises the very next year. It is believed that only around 30 snowmobiles were ever produced under the Polar Manufacturing name. Of those approximately 30 models, it is confirmed that some were models 200, 450 and 500.
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