The Snowmobile That Started It All! Arctic Cat Snowmobile Collection Reveal!

[@doreenhall1705]

As a cat lover, you're now my favorite of all time

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thank you for watching the channel!

[@camaro69green31]

As a CAT faithful owner for 35 plus years, and coming from a Cat family since '74 I approve this video. Awesome stuff. Owned many versions of the sled you have shown here. Good stuff!

[@MrJeffyb69]

I'm assuming you're a Camaro guy too with the name @camro69green31?? I too, am a Cat and Camaro guy 🙂 Currently have (2) 2016 ZR 8000 Limited 137", 2006 F7 Sno pro EFI Orange, a 1979 Arctic cat Pantera 5000 FC and a 2013 Camaro ZL1 🙂

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment and support!

[@Moto-Hobo]

I can't see how anyone hates on cats. I love them. Arctic cat and yamaha are my favorite and ive owned plenty of "skidoos"to form that opinion

[@joeohara2429]

It's official... this dude loves old school arctic cats... nice!

[@Z-Bart]

My first sled was a 76' Jag 2000 FA. Free Air baby! My dad had the 77' Panther.

[@taco5265]

It’s so awesome to see someone else who shares my passion for snowmobiles, AND arctic cats in particular. Your channel is like a dream come true for me haha I really started to take an interest in snowmobiling when I was about 13-14 years old I think. We had a 1980 jag 3000, 1991 el Tigre ext 530, and a 1997 Yamaha vmax 600 at the cottage that my dad was able to tinker with and keep running for the most part. Unfortunately there were a lot of times when the sleds weren’t working properly, but my dad and I were always able to figure it out. Unfortunately I don’t have the greatest relationship with my dad but going snowmobiling together was something that we both loved and could do together and I’m thankful for that. Now I live farther away from him and have my own sled. My dream sled. My 1997 Arctic Cat Thundercat 900. Got it almost two years ago now for $2000. Completely stock, really good shape. 14k miles on it and this past winter I put another like 750 on with absolutely no problems at all (other than self induced ones haha) Anyway there’s a bit of my story with snowmobiling. It is without a doubt my favourite thing to do and I’m thankful to have found this channel that is as passionate as I am about snowmobiling and old school arctic cats!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for the support! I love hearing stories like this! I like being able to share my sleds and passion for the sport with everyone. Thanks for watching!

[@Moto-Hobo]

That's a great story I can relate to all of it, including the relationship with your dad. Life is a strange thing, but if we hold onto these good memories and live in the moment, it can be a beautiful thing. Snowmobiles have always allowed me to live in the moment and look forward to something. You should watch the movie "a river runs through it" changed my perspective on life, and it touches on the relationship they had with their dad. Their relationship was based on fly fishing but kind of the same concept.

[@cliffyelland2096]

I started driving my brother-in-law's brand new 1971 Moto-Ski MS-18 634 in the winter of 70/71. I turned 10 that Christmas. The next winter my dad bought a 1968 Olympique Super 370. A couple years after that he bought a new Moto-Ski Futura 340. A couple more years later I bought my own first sled, a NOS 1975 Olympique 340. Good times but I left home and snowmobiling, moved to a city for school and work, raised kids, etc. 14 years ago for my 50th birthday my wife and kids bought me a snowmobile. 2002 Yamaha V-Max 700 ER. Great machine but my best friend is a Cat snowmobile mechanic so a couple years later I went for an 05 T660 Turbo ST. Now I drive an 11 Crossfire SnoPro 800HO EFI. You owe it to yourself to try an early Firecat 700. The T660 Turbo sleds are wonderful trail sleds. My Crossfire's are just shorter versions of your M1000 sled, if it's "Old School" so are they.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I just purchased 2 firecat 700s. A 2003 & 2004 they are awesome. Check out my newer videos… thanks for the comment!

[@paulsaari3253]

Love the videos Best collection of Kitty Kats😊

[@doreenhall1705]

When I started dating my now ex, he had a John deer spit fire sled and we actually drove it up to a hamburger restaurant like you did to McDonald's. Great memories. Glad I just found you. Happy 2025

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for the comment! Sounds like a great memory.

[@toddcatlin4749]

Absolutely awesome collection. I always say, I have 3 sleds and 1 ass. Now, I realize, I'm ok. My first sled was a 72' Rupp Yankee 25 hp( 295), and it seemed like it ran great until it snowed. This was in the late 80's and my first ever purchase from a part-time job. When i was looking at it my father suggested buying a Cat as he was a rider in the 70's and owned a 71 ' Puma. My Brother is in the process of restoriing it. Anyway, my first brand new sled and purchase from a full time job was a 95' Arctic Cat Cougar 550L/C . Absolutely great sled for the price and fast for what it was. Eventually, I moved up to a 99' ZR 700, which I still own today. My buddy rode it this winter, which was pretty awesome. I also own my Father's last sled a 00' ZL 440. I currently ride a 2019 zr 8000. Which is great, but my heart is in the 90's cats. I think i just gave my life story on you tube. You might be like Dr. Phil for Cat- heads

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Moto-Hobo]

All of those sleds are cool but there's a special place in my heart for that zl440 lol. Awesome story!

[@canadiankingmudder]

Can't believe you don't have a firecat or sabercat in the fleet. I love the old arctic cats. Grew up in a town with only a polaris dealer and I was the odd kid out loving cats.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

A firecat would be awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@taco5265]

I think you were the only one who wasn’t odd. 😂

[@lawrencechursinoff8932]

hey there, started with a 1977 el Tigre 4000, drove that machine all over hells half acre ,Saskatchewan Canada

[@williamwallace1127]

Wow! Great fleet of Cats there. Thanks for bringing them out and sharing. Cool to see your Pop still involved.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

This was the first time I had all my sleds and my dad’s sleds in one place. Thanks for watching!

[@jonholland581]

My family started snowmobiling in 1969 when they bought a Arctic cat panther. Good old fashioned one lunger. I got into the sport when I was a little child riding in the cat cutter that my dad used to hook up to the back to my great-grandmother's sled. Throughout 2000 to 2010. We were super active in central mass running the Spencer snowbird snowmobile club. For a little while my dad was running the vintage committee in Massachusetts writing for the Sam's snowmobile magazine. Over the years my family has collected probably 30 to 40 snowmobiles most being vintage before 74. Today my fiance and I both ride f-800 trail sleds. I do miss riding these old sleds though they are a ton of fun. Going to have to dust a few off soon. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat more. If you're ever in New England would love to meet up.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Sounds like you've got a great snowmobile history! I have been to Boston once it was beautiful. Thanks for the support.

[@jonholland581]

@OldSchoolArcticCats you bet man! Been digging the content

[@razer440]

Sorry Im late to the party. My dad was the one who got me started. He had a 1974 Arctic Cat Panther 340. He would take me out for rides every once in a while. And that's how I got introduced to sledding. My first sled was a 1980 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat. I got for Christmas when I was 5. I'd ride it around in my backyard after school and on weekends. Then I outgrew it. 😢 Had a dry spell for the next 10 years and then my dad got me a 1983 Yamaha 292 with zero suspenion. Had the bogywheels and was ok for a little while. Then I got the monster. A 1979 Arctic Cat El Tirge' 5000 w/500cc engine. That was a fast and fun sled. I haven't been riding in a number of years. 😢 I miss riding but have nowhere to ride.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for sharing your story. Sounds like you have some great memories!

[@Mike-ob7mu]

Sweet collection, I wish I had a neighbor like that

[@zx9green791]

Loved the video, I have ridden 13 of the sleds you had there including the 78 panther. The first Arctic Cat I ever rode was a 1996 ZRT 600 mountain Cat with the 136" track.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I love the 1996 zrt 600. Fast and good looking!

[@AndyMcCauley-yc2hh]

Awesome video showing all of your sleds.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks 👍

[@kolewiebensohn]

Cool old Panther! I just got a 79 El Tigre 5000 to add to my sled collection that seems to be building more than it should, but it'll make a good pair with my 1980 Yamaha enticer 340 deluxe. Used to have Dad's 1991 Wildcat 700 but that thing had so many miles it got retired and I ended up just sticking around with a 99 Polaris Indy 500 XC until last year when I bought a 13 model arctic cat XF800 Sno Pro and that absolutely turned me into an arctic cat guy. Them mid-90s ZR chassis sleds just hit differently and the Firecat F series chassis were probably some of the best sleds built period.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikebrudos8159]

Sweet fleet!

[@JosephShields-h6m]

Nice collection!! My first ride on a sled was in 1973 on my older Bro's '72 Ski Doo Olympique. it was love at fist ride but I always liked Arctic Cat and got a '73 El' Tigre a few years later, then a '75 El' Tigre a '92 Wildcat and my current ride is a '00 T-Cat with only 700 miles on it so far.....

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Those are some awesome sleds! That is low miles for a TCAT! Thanks for watching!

[@markbulva4188]

Love the channel. Love the fleet. I grew up on cats. Ma n Pa had 74 lynx dads was a 440 2 seat and moms was a 292 single seater. In 1979 dad showed up w a kitty Kat for us. I was 5 wnd my sister was 7. Dad said dont run into the shed or over the trees he had planted. I immediately drive over the trees and right into the shed. 😂. That kitty kat went through a bunch of my cousins and i rebuilt it about 8 years ago. It is a 1971. Now its with a close friend and his young boys are ripping it around their farm. I have a 2000 summit 700 highmark 151 with dual pipes and a team fast skid and air shocks all around. Sled has dual pipes and rips

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

That’s an awesome story! Thanks for watching!

[@clintbruderer2278]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrJeffyb69]

Awesome collection!! Everybody accuses me of having a "sick" sled addiction!! , But I think you take the cake bro :-)😅 I'm a late to the game guy, only been riding since winter 2009/10. It was addiction at first braap! My best friend come ripping up in my front yard on my neighbors 1998 ZR 600 EFI limited and I was like "where in the heck did you get this thing" ?? He basically said, "shut up and just take it for a rip", I did and I was hooked! The next week My self, my neighbor and my best friend went sled shopping 🙂 I found a near mint 2001 ZR 600 EFI , my neighbor upgraded to a 2003 F7 EFI sno pro( Black) and my bf bought the neighbors old 98 ZR 600! We were a CAT pack. Since then I've owned LOTS of sleds, getting my 2 boys addicted as well 🙂 They both started riding @ 4 and 5 years old , they are now 16 and 17 years old. Started them off on Z120's and a 88' Yamaha sno scoot , moved them up to a 2000 Z370 and 1998 Ski Doo Formula 380, then to a 2001Z440 and a pair 2002 Z570 's and now they are riding my wifes 2016 Zr 8000 and I picked up a 2006 F7 sno pro for the other boy. So all my sleds over the 14 years starting with the first : -2001 Zr 600 efi -2003 F7 EFI Sno pro (red) -2005 F7 EFI Sno Pro (Green) -2005 Sabercat 700 EFI (green) - 1997 and 1998 Yamaha Vmax 700 triples (trailer package I bought for the trailer, didn't keep for long) -2014 El Tigre 6000 ( first brand new sled) -2016 ZR 8000 137 limited (all black, second New sled) -2016 ZR 8000 137 Limited (all green, for the wife) -1979 Pantera 5000 FC - all the kids sleds mentioned above 🙂 I'm hoping to buy a new Catalyst 858 soon and then start my classic "muscle sled collection", with the MIGHTY Thundercat first!! I want 1 from each manufacturer Thundercat 900 or 1000 Storm 800 or XCR 800 mach Z800 Vmax-4 800 My name is Patrick, and I am a sledaholic😝

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Patrick, that is awesome! I love hearing stories like this! Thanks for watching!

[@billreichheld4839]

79 panther was not my first snowmobile but it was my first cat almost 30 years ago been riding cats ever since loved that sled nice collection cheers

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@hcj1955hjhj]

I started 1969 in Syracuse NY with Ski-doo Olympia and then the Evinrude 440 Bob Cat !! Also Yellowstone 5 times RMK 700 Polaris 🏁👍🇺🇸

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for the comments & watching the channel!👍🏻

[@boblucas2751]

Love the collection I have a 97 zrt 600 needs some engine work wish you lived closer I’d drop it off to you to fix. My brother in law bought a 01 zr 600 to ride in Chautauqua ny he also has a 2018 2up then I guy we work with sold me the zrt600 that’s how we got started

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I owned a 1997 zrt 600 those sleds are awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@jimharty1604]

Thank you for firing up the '79, hearing that 500 Kawi is bringing me back to my youth. I asked to hear it on a previous video, and you delivered! Too bad the snow is gone now, I'm itching for a ride.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulpriest1023]

500 Suzuki.

[@jimharty1604]

@@paulpriest1023 you're right, Cat switched to Suzuki in '76. However, Dad's '79 had a Kawi in it. A google search led to a call to Dad. He was the 2nd owner after it blew 2 pistons in the first tank of gas (someone put straight gas in it instead of mixed). Dad's sure only the pistons were replaced, but I'm thinking now the whole engine was replaced with the Kawasaki during one of the rebuilds.

[@acdatz6222]

@@jimharty1604 if thats true than it would have been a 440 Kawi. They never made a 500 fan.

[@jeffnicks2128]

Awesome collection! I got into snowmobiling in 4th grade my dad had a tx 340 I put a million miles on it, the first sled I purchased on my own was a 78 cheetah and the rest is history I have several cats and ride nw. Wisconsin and the UP, great video Rocky and was cool to have your dad there

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching! What sleds do you have now?

[@jeffnicks2128]

73 panther, 74 lynx 2, 2011 z1 1100, 2018 zr8000, 1997 kitty cat, 2019 pantera touring

[@123malajoy]

awesome collection Rocky! I love your videos! I am a Cat fan as well and really enjoy your content. Keep up the great work! Matt from Minnesota (home of Arctic Cat!)

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I appreciate the support! Thanks for watching!

[@JeffHepditch-9118]

That's an awesome collection. My first cat was a 292 links with the cheetah print seat drove that thing around our yard from the age of five until My dad got me a 340 jag.. Going to go down the line of cats that I've had. 292 links with the Leopard print seat.. 340 jag , powder special 500 EFI, Powder special 600 EFI, These four slides my father purchased for me as a kid now I'll go down the list of cats. I've bought on my own F6 snow pro fire cat green, Black F7 night fire efi Which I had extended to a 144 and put 2 and three-quarter inch track on used it in the mountains worked great, Crossfire 800 then my pride m1000 sno pro completely done turbo SLP set up full exhaust BDX valves. V force reeds, and last year Purchased 2018 m 8000 snow pro Which i use only for mountain riding put a 3 inch track on it last year along with a full jaws exhaust. Let's just say my neighbours hate when I take that thing around the street 🤣

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Those are all awesome sleds! I would really like to own a firecat. I remember when they came out in 03. Thanks for watching & sharing!

[@KantReallyStop]

I just built a 79 jag 250 that I swapped to a 500 and I love driving it

[@valleyridgesimmentals8969]

Love that 79 Panther 5000.

[@kollinspencer847]

my very first sled was a 1998 powder special 600. i rode that and got hooked. its was easy to ride it felt stable and sounded awesome! i still have it to this day and have great fun on it.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

The 1998 powder special was an awesome machine. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisadams416]

I owned a 1995 ext Powder special and I owned a 1995 900 thundercat triple .. and presently I own a 2002 600 ZR with 900 miles on it .. CLEAN AS A WHISTLE !! Love it

[@zx9green791]

We still have our 98 powder special. I was 17 when we got it. It was mind blowing at that age lol. Still runs perfect.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

My dad & my grandpa bought 2 1998 powder special 600 EFIs in 1998. The sleds were used as rentals in West Yellowstone so they got a discount on them. I was 10 when they brought them home. The 2in 136 track was a big deal back then!

[@rapsured]

I like the Panther!

[@clintbruderer2278]

Fun to get to see this collection. Can't wait to hear some stories from your subscribers!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

We have quite the collection!

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Nice sleds man!

[@matthewbegin3462]

Nice collection, had to take a full day just to get these I'm place !!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Heck ya it did!

[@Outdoorswithmike]

Bro, thank you for sharing. Love them all.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@Honda_boy_420]

i have a 1993 prowler 440 dual carb. my dad got it off his friend in like around 2019 i think its mint buy there is a little bit of rust on the skis starts in 1 to 3 pulls after a long summer lots of power

[@fasterdura1772]

That 78 panther caught my eye. I’ve got a replica with 342 original miles. No flaws sitting upstairs in my shop. 👀👀👌👌

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Nice!!

[@clintbruderer2278]

Send pics

[@fasterdura1772]

@@clintbruderer2278I could if I knew how 🤪😂😂

[@CatzAzz]

Where is your Polaris XLT & your Ski-Doo Formula 3? The 99 T-Cat is the big dog and by far my favorite as I used to have one. The purr of that triple 1000 kitty never got old.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I still have them! The Thundercat is awesome!

[@Slayer66037]

Hi uncle Clint 🎉 and rocky loving the content keep it up cuz

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Hey John. Thanks for the support!

[@clintbruderer2278]

Hey John! I appreciate you checking in!

[@deanow3631]

Nice collection! I think I have a factory cover for that panther, only a seam pull on it. I had the 530 EXT, fun sled. Into the trips now. Does the 570 have a firecat or sabercat seat on it??????? Started out riding on Dads 72 ext 400-with him, that he bought as a leftover. Mom had a 72 Panther 440, and sisters rode a 67 panther P15J. Ahh the memories

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Wow a cover for the 79 would look awesome. Stock seat on the Z570! Thanks for watching!

[@shanerollings1065]

Real wealth is measured in Arctic cat sleds

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

The powder extreme looks like my brother’s 2000 Yamaha phazer.. Hood design is almost identical.. I’ve got a mint 90 440 prowler. Factory fox shocks, and I love it. Sadly I didn’t even get to ride it this year. We only got 1 snowfall and I bought the sled right after it melted

[@clintbruderer2278]

You'll have to travel to ride. Come ride Utah.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

@@clintbruderer2278 we went to Wisconsin twice to get sleds and even there all the trails were closed, and the lakes were iffy. Next season we’re planning on going to Minnesota to ride. Summer goal is restoring my brothers 80 blizzard 9500 that has an mxz 583 in it.

[@jeffcarine9108]

Nice collection I to got into snowmobiling with my father

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

It’s a family sport!

[@acdatz6222]

The rear skid of the 79 Panther is very unique. I'm surprised that you guys didn't know that.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I want to know more about it.. email me

[@acdatz6222]

@ its the first and only sled that Arctic Cat had with a 17" wide cleated track and with aluminum slide rails.

[@toddyuill3924]

We have a panther 5000 in our barn and 2 1971 399 panthers that i started riding when i was 6 or 7 i only made it 300 feet first time by my self because the throttle was so had to pull😂😂😂😂

[@anthonymeyer183]

Not to mention the 03 where the fastest out of the fire cats

[@jamiedohrwardt6070]

First sleds were a Kawasaki snow jet, then my dad had a Pantera…don remember the yr…80s maybe, and he got me a 73 el tigre 340 air cooled….ive had a 440 prowler…..n\and now currently own a 2000 zl 600 efi and a 97 pum 340 2up…….son owns a 99 zl 600 efi with reverse……we are located in northern Wisconsin

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Those are all awesome old school cats!

[@Larry_longo69]

My favorite is the ultra sitting in the rocks😂😅

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

The ultra is awesome!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

We should have gotten you loading it! 😂 it’s a tough sled!

[@Larry_longo69]

@OldSchoolArcticCats right😂 to bad it was awesome!

[@goatman061]

Why haven't there been any new videos ?

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I appreciate you looking out for the channel! We are working on some new content.. Summer has been hot and long..

[@davidbrennan5]

First sled was a 20hp Ski-Doo Olympic. Top speed was 50MPH.

[@mikeherber8358]

They only add more value as they are coming to the end

[@doreenhall1705]

I use to have a cat 1 piece snowmobile suit and miss it terribly. Any merchandise for sale ?

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

We are launching a website in a few weeks. We have been working on some merch!👍🏻

[@MBilliaert]

I just want to hear you dump on a sled. Just be like “this things junk, I hate it!” Lmao!

[@franklinthompson8629]

Funny that you don't have a Jag. Had a blast on one years ago

[@pauldubois4742]

Sick collection! No wildcats tho?

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I need a wildcat, firecat and a zr.. thanks for watching!

[@tman8939]

need to add a prowler to the collection.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

How do you lube the slides on the one with the wheels??

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I don’t ride it a lot!

[@clintbruderer2278]

Spray bottle with water and dish soap

[@alecjagol2447]

I run alot of different selds i have 11 triples polaris 650 and 800 4 artic cat zrt 800 600 and 2 skidoo 800 triple i have a few tiwns skidoo artic and polaris thin my heard of polaris tiwns putting triples in them as well

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

What years of ZRT?

[@alecjagol2447]

1999 and a 2000

[@alecjagol2447]

Both are highly modified

[@379insk]

Nice sleds! Your missing the best Cat of all.....The 2003 F7 firecat. Had one from new with the Canadian Flag edition. Thrashed every 800 around. For some reason the 03s were a bit hotter than other F7s. I owned a 77 Cheetah 5000 i bought new tons of power ...handling not so great. Lol

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you like the collection! I just bought a 03 & 04 Firecat. Awesome machines

[@noahdale3356]

Get a 1973 el tigre I did 90 on mine

[@yvonkyer5669]

Kidy🎉 cat and now y ride a xf 8000 2018 green blond

[@stevemcentee2880]

NO Arctic Cat did NOT start the snowmoble. It was Bombardier back in the 1940s.

[@clintbruderer2278]

Where it all began for our family

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Watch the video :)

[@derekbair7730]

The kid with the EXT is straight up lying about what he paid for that sled. I sold it to him and it wasn't for 50 bucks. Anything to sound good on KZbin, right?

[@clintbruderer2278]

I saw that sled at Beaver Mtn a few years ago. Cool that it was yours. About the price, interesting what people will tell ya.

[@derekbair7730]

Must have been a different one, this one I picked up down in SLC a year or so ago. It ran good and was a fun sled but needed to thin the herd a little

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

It was a cool sled. I haven’t seen a EXT special in person. The twin pipes sounded awesome!