953 nut 59,889 #1 Posted November 22, 2016 11-22-1927 Snowmobile invented Carl J. Eliason of Sayner,Wisconsin created "the first snowmobile" in 1927. Although Mr. Virgil White was the first to use the term "snowmobile" on his modified Model T Ford, Carl Eliason's invention was the first purposed built form of transportation to be specifically used for snow travel. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites