Jim Smith sent in these stunning photos a few days back, and we just had to share them. Talk about a trip back into time! The shots were taken by Spokane Washington resident Bob Taylor (all rights reserved) in 1971 and 1972. All the shots were taken in West Yellowstone Montana. Bob went to the VSCA National show in Coeur D’ Alene last fall. Brad Warning had brought the Boss Cat II out, and it reminded bob of his photos and watching the Boss Cat II run all those years ago.
My thanks to Bob and Jim for getting this photos into us. Very nice!
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The original “Boss Cat”. It was completely destroyed in a fire.
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More of the original Boss Cat. Notice the Inspector Henderson of the Safety Patrol in the purple suit.
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Darrell Courtwright and and unknown Polaris engineer try and get the X-3 rolling.
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The Ski-Doo X-4R
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Bombardier technicians getting the X-4R going.
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Fascinating shot of the Boss Cat. Note the 4 cylinder Kawasaki motor. It was reportedly used to start the turbine.
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More of the Bombardier team on the X-4R
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Boss Cat III looking mean as ever.
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Two shots showing how the Boss Cat II was loaded into the Boss Cat Hauler. It was lowered down from the top level, then carefully wheeled out. Note the nose going into the snow.
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We consider these photos all the property of Bob Taylor, and they are here with his permission. They may not be used on print or on other websites without his permission.
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Boss Cat III being pulled out.
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