How does a longtime Southern California 44-year-old end up not only getting into restoring snowmobiles but building one of the most eye-catching units in the country?
Those were just the opening questions after Adam Paulson of sunny Long Beach claimed the top prize at the Big East Classic vintage snowmobile show with his stunning 1971 Skiroule RTX 800.
From the raised jugs of the 793cc Hirth free air engine poking out of the hood to the triple exhaust pipes exiting near the right footwell and the brilliant green and gray paint job, Paulson’s Skiroule grabbed the professional judges’ attention and didn’t let go, despite very strong competition…