Bombardier
Joseph-armand Bombardier
& THe First Snow Machine
Bombardier's original propeller snow machine.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was a mere
fifteen year old living in Valcourt, Quebec
when he invented his first snow machine.
It was a propeller driven sleigh that astonished
Valcourt residents as Bombardier drove it through
the town with suprising speed. This was the
start of a great line of technological innovations.
fifteen year old living in Valcourt, Quebec
when he invented his first snow machine.
It was a propeller driven sleigh that astonished
Valcourt residents as Bombardier drove it through
the town with suprising speed. This was the
start of a great line of technological innovations.
Model T on skis
Bombardier's Model T Ford snow machine.
In 1928 Bombardier transformed his original creation into what was now a reliable snow machine. He used a Model T Ford and mounted skis and snow tracks on the automobile rather than traditional wheels. This idea was a large success, even modern snowmobiles still resemble this creation! Bombardier came to be a very success brand of vehicles for all terrain, the company continues to create products and thrive today.