Snowmobile?

[Ed Storey]

Rob, yes both the Penguin Mk 2 and Mk 3 appear to be based on the Armoured Snowmobile Mk I.

I agree with Rob that building an Armoured Snowmobile Mk I from a derelict Penguin 2 or 3 would be a great idea. The Russian example is in Kubinka which is near Moscow, the other example is apparently in an Italian Army museum just outside Rome. Judging by the current worldwide political climate, Rome may prove to be the better visit option.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

Is the Penguin running gear the same as a Mk.1 Snowmobile? If one were to look at fabricating the top end of a Snowmobile (ya, we all like to dream), would this thing be the right start?

Bruce, it could not think of a better thing to start with! AFAIK, Penguins were converted from the Snowmobile, Armoured, Canadian, Mk I, so you have my vote

My web page on the Canadian Armoured Snowmobile has vanished, will look up my files on my old computer, including pictures of the two survivors. One is indeed at the Kubinka museum, Russia, and the other is at the MUSEO STORICO DELLA MOTORIZZAZIONE MILITARE, CECCHIGNOLA, ROMA, LAZIO, ITALY - see Snowmobiles and Penguins for pictures.

H.