The Chrysler Snorunner was a single ski, narrow tracked "motorcycle for the snow". They were first produced in May of 1979 and were manufactured at the Chrysler Outboard Marine Division in Hartford, Wisconsin. The Snorunner utilized a134cc. 2 cycle Power bee engine that produced 7hp. It had an integral 90 watt alternator and used a Tillotson 320A carb. Power was transferred via a centrifugal clutch. They had the ability to be broken down in a few short minutes by removing 5 quick disconnect pins for transport in the trunk of a car. They originally sold for $699.00 in 1979. Chrysler sold the Snorunners for three years. In 1981, when Chrysler was in big financial trouble, production was ended for good. The remaining stock was liquidated by COMB liquidators who changed the name to Snorabbit by putting a Snorabbit sticker right over the Snorunner sticker. COMB sold them for $288.00 each in the back of magazines. The remaining parts were also sold. It is believed that there was approx. 28,000 made, we will probably never know. |
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