Old Sled Zone: Flamin’ 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000

Brad Douglas submitted this photo of his 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000

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Brad Douglas submitted this photo of his 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000.
Brad Douglas submitted this photo of his 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000. Photo courtesy Brad Douglas

Brad Douglas submitted this photo of his 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000. "They didn’t change much over those 4 years—1978-1981," he said. "Mostly decals and seats." 

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