1962? Sears Trail-a-Sled

[1970stingerracer12]

I'll try this again. I'm having a terrible time inserting a photo!

I can't believe I discovered this old sled in the rafters of an auto repair shop yesterday. It's just like the one I learned on as a kid! It ran well when he stored it 35 years ago. I have no idea what to offer him for it. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[weverat]

$350.00 ?

With out researching, I am thinking it is worth 300 to 750

It would be a shame to restore it, and remove all that patina. I would just get it greased, oiled, and running.

If you were to run it much, it would need a track.

Get it!

[1970stingerracer12]

The owner said he thinks it's a 1962, but I can't get to it to see the serial number! I'm going to try my best to get it. Thanks for your advice!!

[oldscorpman]

Dec 8, 2017 20:20:55 GMT -5 1970stingerracer12 said:

The owner said he thinks it's a 1962, but I can't get to it to see the serial number! I'm going to try my best to get it. Thanks for your advice!![/quote

scorpions first sled was a 1964. they made sleds for sears in 66 and 67.

[1970stingerracer12]

I guess I should do my homework better before posting! 1962 did seem early to me when he said that.
I'd sure like to bring this to the Scorpion reunion in Feb.

[sledrat]

Dec 7, 2017 10:55:38 GMT -5 1970stingerracer12 said:

I'll try this again. I'm having a terrible time inserting a photo!

I can't believe I discovered this old sled in the rafters of an auto repair shop yesterday. It's just like the one I learned on as a kid! It ran well when he stored it 35 years ago. I have no idea what to offer him for it. Any suggestions? Thanks.

dont think about it BUY IT~!~!~~!~~~~~~!!

[1970stingerracer12]

I went down to talk price with him. He doesn't want it, but his daughter told him to keep it!!!!!! I'll keep trying.

[sledrat]

It Sounds like someone likes it and is using his daughter fer a excuse ha which is ok !!! Nice lil SLED!

[admin]

There is some Sears info here scrolling down through the results of this search,

scorpionsleds.proboards.com/search/results?captcha_id=captcha_search&what_at_least_one=sears&who_only_made_by=0&display_as=0&search=Search

[1970stingerracer12]

[1970stingerracer12]

I can't seem to add words to go with my last picture!  Interesting information from admin! I went back today and took a picture from the other side. My phone has too much resolution for this site, so I have to use my camera to take a picture of my computer screen. That's why these look funny. It has a JLO engine. I made an offer that he will take to his daughter.

[1970stingerracer12]

I think sledrat is correct. I offered the guy my good running Sting in trade, but now he says he wants his grand daughter to learn on this old one first. After looking closer, I think it's about a 1967. I never give up though! I sure wanted to bring this to the reunion.

[sledz]

That is a 1966 Sears Snowcruiser made by Trail-A-Sled. If the track is usuable and it is as nice as it appears the sled should be worth $700 - $800 IMO

[1970stingerracer12]

Thanks sledz! Nice to finally know what year it is. I'm still talking with the guy, but losing hope!
Gary

[70txpmr]

On David's Vintage Snowmobile site, he has the Sears ad for it. Looks to be a 1967. Here's the link and picture.

www.davidsleds.mysite.com/PAGE_18638.html

[sledz]

The Robin Egg Blue version is 1966 and the Red color with the stripe is 1967.