Magazine and newspaper articles written about the amphibious ATV industry in the 1960s 70s and 80s
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All-Terrain Adventure Vehicles Book
All-Terrain Adventure Vehicles was written in 1972 by John W. Malo. It was an all encompassing book that detailed multiple facets of traveling over difficult terrain. The book had chapters on four wheel drives, dune buggies, trail bikes, mini bikes, three wheelers, snowmobiles, airboats, canoes, etc but of particular interest to us were four chapters on ATVs. They are posted below and have some great pictures and information on multiple brands of six and eight wheelers. If you look on ebay, am... -
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3 and 4 Wheel Action
Here is a cool article from the October 1988 edition of 3 and 4 wheel action on springers and 6x6 atvs. It is titled "6 Wheeled Psychos" and speaks of their popularity and competitiveness as well as NATVA.
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Amphibious ATV Literature
The literature section of the site houses miscellaneous literature related to amphibious ATVs. It is here that you will find magazine articles related to the industry that were published 10-30 years ago. This is another section populated solely by the members of the site so that we can all share in some nostalgia. -
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Spanish 6x6 ATVs
A random Spanish article submitted of multiple amphibious ATVs including the "Gato Montes" which translates into Bobcat.
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by MikeHere is a cool price list for JLO, Kohler, CCW, Sachs, and Hirth two stroke engines. I'll take 2 of each.
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by MikeAn article from Time Magazine dated November 23, 1970 that points out why ATVs, dirt bikes, and dune buggies are a bad thing.
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Channel: Time Magazine
04-02-2010, 10:23 PM -
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by MikeHere are several newspaper / newsletter clippings featuring pictures or articles about amphibious ATVs.
A scanned page from the Hancock Herald newspaper in Hancock, NY on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Several 6x6 World members took part in a parade in Hancock, NY and thanks to George, they were featured in the local newspaper giving some great exposure to this site and the hobby.
Snow Cruising - ATV uses neither fish nor foul in pursuit of sport ...-
Channel: Newspaper Clippings
04-02-2010, 09:42 PM -
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by Mike1970 Snowsports Dealer News article on the ATV industry. An interesting forcast of the ATV industry and how it compliments the snowmobile market:
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Channel: Snowsports Dealer News
02-13-2010, 12:04 AM -
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by MikeMay 1970 Article from Recreational Industry titled "ATV Races and Rallys Trigger Consumer Excitement". A great story on the booming popularity of amphibious ATVs and the role that ATV racing played in their popularity.
A 1970 spring/summer article from Recreational Vehicle Business in the business and finance section titled "ATV Market Potential Lures Major Industries"
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Channel: Recreational Industry
02-12-2010, 11:59 PM -
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by MikeAn article from Perfect Circle's 75th Diamond Anniversary edition titled "All Terrain Vehicles" by Joan Collins
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Channel: Perfect Circle
02-12-2010, 11:57 PM -