When I worked at the Indianapolis P.O. We have written about these vehicles in the past and theyre pretty unique. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. They didnt work too well in snow, as you can imagine. Auction Vehicle Dealership Showcased CC-1625478 17,000 miles, New tail lights. Only exception is certain roads that have a minimum speed such as interstates. Paint her in earth tone, add a bike/surfboard rack, load the rear with SCUBA gear and a cooler, and enjoy. could actually knock one over!? [3] Cushman scooters were widely used by the United States Armed Forces in World War II and as an alternative to automobiles before and after the war. He was a door to door milkman and carried crates of beer on the roof, went door to door. Yes its considered a motorcycle and you have to have. 1957 Cushman Pacemaker Model 722 Engine is not stock but has a 10hp Tecumseh with electric start and it has been rewired. Half-Pint was like a member of the family. $ 1900. I live in a golf cart community so you could legally run it on the streets it would be great for running to the beer store. 1956 Cushman Truckster, Exterior: Black, 8 horsepower Husky engine with electric start, street legal Asking $4900, Located in GRAFTON IL 62037, Contact Vince at 314-867-8600 for more information., Mileage: 0. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The step-through design and ease of operation made it popular with men and women alike. Man, those bring back memories. Jan 26, 2016 Location Scottsdale, AZ, USA Sold at auction This 1957 Cushman Mailster 3-Wheel Mail Cab sold 6 years ago. This Crosley station wagon has a beige exterior with simulated wood panels and a roof-mounted luggage rack. MI. Your email address will not be published. I have a clear / clean title in hand. Upcoming Auctions; Las Vegas 2022; Houston 2022; Recent Auctions; Palm Beach 2022; Scottsdale 2022; Houston 2021; Cars . He affectionately called it Half Pint. The company incorporated as Cushman Motor Works in 1913. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/40126553@N03/tags/cushman/. Required fields are marked *. I bought one in 1970 and used it as my daily driver for two years of college in Gainesville. I have 1946 Cushman Road King Scooter - The classic 1946 Cushman Road King Scooter offers a real trip down memory lane. Cushman did NOT make Westcoasters. Very rare and hard to find. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. But, dont take corners too quickly with that single front wheel. Restored, very nice bike, never driven since restoration. Those were the days! It runs on a four-cylinder manual transmission. A suburb of Columbus, Ohio used Trucksters to collect garbage. Built by the Auto Collision class at Fresno City College Rebuilt with a 12 volt system Was a Cushman Mailer, restored to a Beachster with surfboard rack with surfboard Headlight, tail light, turn signals and emergency flashers Locking storage doors Carpeted with Pergo flooring Chrome wheels in front and chrome hubcaps in rear 2016, 2017 and 2018. Save Search. Theres a Buy It Now price of $3,200, which given what restored examples sell for, is a heck of a bargain. This 3 wheel Cushman was used to deliver the mail. The most successful model of Cushman scooter, the Eagle, was in production approximately 16 years. David Madden.3@comcast.net. Very rare and hard to find. I got this from my buddy in a trade, the things I know about are from him, and he is an honest guy so I know they are true. The were entertaining in the snow. In 1952 the Truckster was introduced and in November of 1956 sold 1,500 model 780s to the USPS and in February of 1957 Cushman received another order for 1,500 3-wheeled Mailsters from the USPS. Upcoming Auction; Las Vegas 2022; Collector Car Docket; Automobilia Docket Auctions . This one is a runner but probably needs the basic going through. You can see a bit (lot?) Continue with Recommended Cookies, 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy5 hours$10,000Bid Now, 1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe1 days$7,000Bid Now, 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega2 days$5,000Bid Now, 1965 Volkswagen Beetle5 days$4,000Bid Now. Concours-restored by JT Stewart Phoenix, AZ, and being sold from a private . Body is fragile. In the 70s my dad used one of these to get around his property like people today use a Gator. They were everywhere in the Norfolk, Va metropolitan area back in the sixties. Powering this piece of American history is a zippy flathead motor mated to a 2 speed manu. Cushman has an amazing history from basic scooters, to the mailster and truckster to some very Space Age styled scooters in the 50s and golf carts. 1958. The scooter was repainted blue and white to match the original owner 57 T Bird and the seat was also recovered to match 999999 Miles Electric Engine US, Florida, Polk County, Auburndale 5 years at ebay.com 3 1957 original Mailster by Cushman. Everyone of us that love motorcycles and those that, Read More 1971 Triumph Trophy 650Continue, I I have a soft spot in my heart for Bultaco. Motorcycle (1) ATV (0) Side-by-Side (0) Condition. Small and light duty, they have been used for ice cream sales, mall and stadium maintenance, and by NYPD. Dept at the Clackamas plant, it was a pickup version with a small bed on the back. Cushman Trucksters were produced from 1952 to 2002. Cool, Scotty does it again! Mid 60s mailster, Onan engine, 3 speed,new paint and glass, oil and filter change runs and sounds good. My stepmothers brother in law (what does that make him?) My Dad had one that looked identical but was made by Westcoaster. But you must have a title to register the vehicle at all. Needs restoring but has the original motor and transmissions ( plus spares ) and TITLE to be street legal. 2004-2022 Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC. Great rat rod project. You pick up. 1950s Cushman Mailster 3 Wheel - $100 (Warrensburg) RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Mailsters were made by seven companies of which Cushman was one of those companies. This Eagle comes in a stunning white paint job and is . He was a really professional guy and took his job serious. About 1968, an uncle in Oklahoma bought one at a government surplus auction for $75. Never be Outworked. Keep me in the conversation via email. Were can I find one for sale. My cousin sort of dinged up the top driving under the low end of the shed far too fast. $ 1900 Vintage 1950s Cushman Mailster. 1959 cushman super eagle . @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage @RobbyLayton @MattsOffRoadRecovery @IntercoTireCorp This 1965 Cushman is in pretty bad shape. Theyd park the big trash truck, and these would scurry around and pick up the trash and take it back to the big truck. Yay,,,Scottys back ( and plenty of oddballs for us, and to the editors, we LOVE Scottys oddballs). I would have paid that any day in cash. The rear end sure looks like a standard mail van, and those big doors would be handy for carrying your motorcycle to local shows, just to give a little added zing to your entrance. These things are cool and get good money. Maybe a limited license to use. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 The Motoworld - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP. 1957. The Cushman company was bought out by the Rand Equipment Company of St. Paul, MN in July of 1968 and this one has "Rand" markings on it in a couple of spots. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}404919N 964129W / 40.8218833N 96.6913428W / 40.8218833; -96.6913428. Well, there isnt much room back there, so maybe you can carry your minibike. If I remember correctly he got a few days of R&R. Until one day the dog misjudged his distance and slid up under the front of the Mailster. We have just received a sweet Cushman! Welcome to Street Dreams in Texas as we celebrate our 20th year in the classic and muscle car business. Post World War Two was a big time for small displacement motorcycles around the world and truthfully, other than here in America, they, Here I am again writing about a bike that I wish I had room for in my collection, the Kawasaki KZ750 Twin. It has, STK 3276 1960 Cushman Powered Micro Midget Race Car This racecar was built to compete in the Nationa, STK 10232 1961 Cushman Super Eagle The Cushman Scooter company began manufacturing scooters in 1936, This 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster is powered by a completely rebuilt 8hp Husky engine with 0.020-inch, STK 10229 1960 Cushman Highlander Cushman Motor Works produced scooters from 1936-1965. It has not been started. Used. Like an electric start, and a Cushman V-Twin! After scooter production ceased, Cushman manufactured golf carts, industrial vehicles, and turf maintenance equipment. In 1936, during The Great Depression, started making scooters. 17,000 miles, New tail lights. [1] Cushman began production of their four-stroke Husky engine in 1922.[2]. This 1948 Model 52 is Gy, STK 10214 1953 Cushman Eagle The Cushman Scooter company began manufacturing scooters in 1936 to inc, 1955 Cushman Eagle. Im guessing they were for suburban mail delivery but, I just cant place it even after seeing them many, many times. One day I did an inspection on it and was shocked how loose the chain was so repaired and serviced it. Other models were used on military bases for messenger service. canvas front and doors. This 1963 Cushman Super Eagle for sale has a 21C.I. If I would have been driving a mail vehicle in the late-1950s I would have wanted something like this 1957 Cushman Mailster. The three-wheel design left mailsters susceptible to tipping if cornering at over twenty-five miles per hour or if caught in a wind gust. See details. The photos in the listing are basically just of this one side and the front. Needs restoring but has the original motor and transmissions ( plus spares ) and TITLE to be street legal. Nice red paint and black, This 1985 Cushman Truckster for sale is 22 HP, 3 Speed, 3 Wheeler, with Upholstered Interior, Seat B. Cushman was started by the Cushman brothers back in 1903 in Lincoln Nebraska making motors for farm equipment. I'm selling it very cheap. I was trying to upload a picture of his cart here. Yearly inspections arent required if you have an antique plate but youre supposed to restrict use of the vehicle to shows, mechanic, test runs etc. Some of them can sell for decent money in restored condition but this one will take a lot of work and a fair amount of money to bring it back to perfection again. Save to get updates when we detect new information for this vehicle. It may not have the status of a Bonneville, a Lightning 650, a Commando, or even an XS650 (I have owned 2 out of the 4), but the KZ750 Twin deserves more love, Read More 1978 Kawasaki KZ750 TwinContinue, When most motorcycle people think of Classic British Motorcycles the first bike to come to mind is the Bonneville. It has an 8hp kick start Cushman engine that is 30 over,a 2 speed transmission, and a chrome straight pipe. They were used extensively in suburban post offices. Build it to haul your motorcycles, mini bikes or scooters to a car/bike show. 3 on the tree and engine under the seat. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. My uncle made a living with one of these. Merlin brings it back to life with some. Model C engine, patented in 1911, 4hp (3.0kW). We kids would follow him around talking to him and admiring the little Mailster. Its in a lot of pieces. This 3 wheel Cushman was used to deliver the mail. 1946 Cushman Motorcycle in Elyria, OH I dont recall which engine it had but had a chain drive to the rear end. In comparison to European scooters, Cushman scooters had a higher weight, larger cubic capacity (up to 0.4 L), but not more power. He drove it home and parked it beside the house every day. Lots of fun, but the availability and prices for parts can be pretty depressing. That dog ran back to his yard and NEVER chased anything again. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for I was a letter carrier for 5 years and came in right after the 1970 strike, when they had just retired the mailsters in favor of the 4 cylinder AMC Jeep. A lot of fun an very tippy. Would make a great parade or local head turner fun vehicle. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. One famous Cushman was the model 53, a military model from the World War II era. Or maybe it isnt from there originally. I dont know if they used them in the winter. In the late 60s, my Uncle Bob, who lived in central Oklahoma, bought one of these at a government surplus auction in Oklahoma City for $75!. Wish you could find those people that made an impression on you when you were a kid. Welcome to StreetDreamsTexas as celebrate our 20th year in the classic and collector automobile business. New listings are added daily. **VIN NOTICE: DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE BUYER, THE VEHICLE MAY REQUIRE AN INSPECTION AND BE SUBJECT TO A STATE-ISSUED VIN AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THAT STATE.**. Get classic and exotic car market news directly to your inbox. Not enough capacity for big routes. Cushman Motor Works was founded in 1902 and by 1922 the company was located in Lincoln, Nebraska. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. $ 1900 Free Local Classifieds in North West Oklahoma, OK, WESTCOAST MAILSTER 3 WHEEL POSTAL TRUCK - $800 (enid), FOR SALE OR TRADE 1964 CUSHMAN TRUCKSTER MAILSTER W/ TITLE TOO COOL - $1750 (Vincennes, IN), 1950s Cushman Mailster 3 Wheel - $100 (Warrensburg), vintage Post Office 3-wheeler mailster cart - $250 (Matthews / Indian Trail), 1962 cushman mailster - $8000 (morgantown), 1960s Cushman Mailster - $5,000 (Palisade), WestCoast Strings Cello Peccard model C-8 1/2 size - used - $925 (South Lyon). The US Postal Service had a contract with Cushman out of Lincoln, Nebraska for 1,500 of these vehicles and there arent a ton of them around anymore. If I don't have it, I might be able to take a shot of one of my own scooters. The Triumph Trophy is all in all a great motorcycle. They were better than walking and being rained on, but no one at the US Post Office missed them when they left. Of course, its not something that I would take on the highway and it should be unnecessary to even have to mention that but it usually comes up when showing these small, oddball vehicles. This classic blue and white antique is a perfect project ! CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. We legally drive quads, utv s ATVs et all on the streets in Idaho. Has All paper work with it from bill of sale and service records and manuals, very impressive org papers. A local company, Precision castparts Corp had one of these in the Maint. We have several display pieces great to decorate your mancave or office. The engine, transmission, and clutch were done by Nevin Swigart, a well known Cushman mechanic. Become a member to add images to your comments. We are largest vintage car website with the. You can find a ton of Cushman information at www.hobbytech.com. I think they were Cushmans. Distance. You are correct that the carriers (and their supervisors who had to file the accident reports) were glad to see them upgraded to 4-wheel vehicles these easily tipped going over the diagonal railroad grade crossings. I found this Westcoater/Mailster on ebay and thought this would really be a fun vehicle to have. Cushman Pacemaker Scooter. if you have questions please ask. We always had the Jeeps in our neighborhood. Price: 3.50 $ Product condition: Used. Here is the sellers entire description: Complete. Its a Westcoaster, made by either Otis or Rand. The seller says that this one starts, runs, and drives, and the lights and wipers work, and the brakes work somewhat, so you may have to tinker with those. Is known as a WEST COAST MAILSTER he also said that east coast models had the access door in rear, nd west coast had access door on side. Manage Settings This was up to 1978 and before convenient stores existed, at least in the Netherlands. Sad that I never got to drive a mailster. ButThere is another idea out therethe perfect tailgater! They could haul 500 pounds of mail, including large parcels, versus the 35-pound limit of a foot carrier, and once represented one-third of the delivery vehicles used by . In 1958, 15000 Scooters were produced by Cushman. In bad weather the poor garbage men probably had to hand carry the trash. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM Inc. 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