This 1979 Chrysler Sno-Runner snowbike is still in its factory box (9 pics + 2 videos)

In the late 1970s, Chrysler Corporation faced serious financial problems. But the company was known for its advanced engineering department both inside and outside the automotive industry outside. In 1977, the Chrysler Marine division began work on one of the smallest production machines for driving in the snow.





In the US, a brand new single-seater is being sold at auction a 1979 Chrysler Sno-Runner snowbike that is somewhat It has been in original packaging for decades. The model is being sold auction house experts, Bring a Trailer and the current bid is 4500 dollars. The model is built on an aluminum frame, in which integrated 5 liter fuel tank. The device sets in motion Air-cooled 134cc twin-cylinder Power Bee engine. The motor was developed by Chrysler Marine and equipped with a manual starter. A fiberglass reinforced ski is installed in the front, a caterpillar in the back 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) wide.



The list of snowbike options includes lighting, black vinyl seat with Chrysler logo, as well as five quick-release pins, allowing disassembly without tools. Here are the dashboards is not here, so it is impossible to find out information about the mileage of the model.





The snowbike comes with a user manual, a parts catalog and a 1979 promotional booklet.