What's a decent kitty cat worth?

[Hoosier]

Vague question but i saw one for sale near my house and wondering what they are worth or where to find out. Are they all the same? Some years better or more valuable than others?

 

[jr37]

$200 for a piece of junk, up to about $750 for a good, newer one. I sold a 70s model a few years ago for $500. I have seen them listed for more, but I wouldn't pay that.

 

[jonesin]

$200 for a piece of junk, up to about $750 for a good, newer one. I sold a 70s model a few years ago for $500. I have seen them listed for more, but I wouldn't pay that.

I jumped on a 70s also for $450.00 in good shape and sold it for $500 3-4 years later, the modified rear suspension that lets them go in snow over an inch deep is worth a little extra
just my .02$

 

[ezra]

if it is a true 1971 and I highly doubt it is it is worth much more mettle flake bulkhead countersunk bumper bolts welded on wear bars are just a few the things to look for if U find the 1 of 34 built.
other wise yeah 400 to 700max.
but they never go down and u will always get your money back

 

[whitedust]

I think $500 when looking at a decent Kitty & then sell for $500 don't lose value unless piece of junk then good luck selling to anyone.

 

[Hoosier]

Thanks. This one looks solid in the picture and has the wheel kit. Price is good compared to the comments so far. Don't know year and haven't seen it yet.

 

[jr37]

if it is a true 1971 and I highly doubt it is it is worth much more mettle flake bulkhead countersunk bumper bolts welded on wear bars are just a few the things to look for if U find the 1 of 34 built.
other wise yeah 400 to 700max.
but they never go down and u will always get your money back

There is talk about a '71 on vintageleds now, and by the pics, that one is worth more than $500.

 

[ezra]

from tom rowlands shop

The first model year of Kitty Cat production was 1972. A handful of prototype pilot-build Kitty Cats were released during the 1971 model year, this is one of them. This looks similar to the 1972s, but has many differences...2-cycle Clinton brand engine, full-width fiberglass console, entirely different bulkhead construction, front bumper material same as full-size sleds, counter-sank bumper mount bolts, fiberglass metal-flake belly pan, fiberglass hood, metal hood hinge, mini bike style kill switch, console mounted choke and recoil handle, hinged fiberglass chain guard, aluminum Cat Cutter style rear grab bar, slightly wider skis with a V shaped bottom and welded on wear bar, hood trim for ski tip protection, King Cat style side decals, and, mini bike style front decal. This 71 Kitty Cat has an ID tag same as the other 71 models, leads me to believe that they were produced in Thief River Falls MN and not Omaha like the 72s and 73s? This tag reads...Serial: 0028, Model: KITTY CAT. I am aware of at least 3 more of these that are still surviving, I think the highest number I know of is number 0034. I purchased this from a guy in Canada in 2003. It is in good general condition with all paint, decals, seat, etc original. This very snowmobile is pictured on page 12 of the book 50 Years of the Cat, written by John Sandberg.

I got a new 72 for xmass in 72 it is still running and in the family. 1 new top end in not bad for 40 yrs and and over 18kids

 

[ezra]

this one is prob a few more than 400