Yes its considered a motorcycle and you have to have. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. 1 Cylinder, 2 Speed, Blue Paint, White Upholster, STK 10161 1947 Cushman Pacemaker Model 52 Coming to us from Dennis Carpenter's estate, this 4 HP Pac, STK 10160 1949 Cushman Pacemaker The Model 62 used a 4.8 HP version of Cushman's Husky 221cc single-. Become a member to add images to your comments. Yay,,,Scottys back ( and plenty of oddballs for us, and to the editors, we LOVE Scottys oddballs). Negatives aside, this a very cool piece of motorized history and can be a lot of fun for somebody who lives in a small town (as do I), or a retirement community (as I dont). Any help would be appreciated. Or, maybe you are a retired mailman and remember driving one of these for your daily deliveries and you want a piece of your history. I would have paid that any day in cash. When I worked at the Indianapolis P.O. It was restored by E, STK 10119 1948 Cushman 52A This 1948 Cushman Model 52A has "Sport" Tubular body. At the peak in 1966 the USPS had over 17,000 Mailsters in use, mainly in warm climates. Half-Pint was like a member of the family. The scooter is Sunf, STK 10163 1948 Cushman Model 52 Cushman produced scooters from 1936 - 1965. *We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only *Pl 1973 CUSHMAN ICE CREAM FIRETRUCK. Its a Westcoaster. 1957 cushman step thru scooter. Or, have you ever seen one anywhere? I started my racing life on a Bultaco and have many mixed memories of that bike. Theres a Buy It Now price of $3,200, which given what restored examples sell for, is a heck of a bargain. I understand its a real niche market and all and a lot of the parts suppliers do it for a hobby. 1960 Cushman Super Eagle. 1987 CUSHMAN VANSTER Mileage: 13,000 miles Gearbox: 3 speed Engine: 20HP Details: Giant Pioneer Stereo, CD Player, Leather Seats. New. 1957 Cushman. Wish you could find those people that made an impression on you when you were a kid. There should be a car collecting rule that if you cant fit the cash required to buy it in the vehicle it is over priced. We kids would follow him around talking to him and admiring the little Mailster. 8hp huskee engine and 4-speed gearbox. Quads and such might have plates but have not been rated or titled for road use except where local laws allow. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I think they were Cushmans. iT IS A 8 hp ENGINE with Electric Start. With it's classic storage area behind the seat, these scooters were used both commercially and for pleasure. Some late-1950s Cushmans, designated Road King and Pacemaker, had "jet-age" body styling. You pick up. 1957 original Mailster by Cushman. One famous Cushman was the model 53, a military model from the World War II era. But, this was an official postal vehicle, its a 1966 Cushman Mailster and its in Columbia, Tennessee, fifty miles south of Nashville. 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. 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!. There are currently 20 other Cushman for sale. Ransomes (of Great Britain) purchased Cushman in 1989, and then Textron purchased Ransomes. 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. Every now and then you simply need a vehicle that will get you to and from the grocery store, the local nursery, or just to cruise around the town and have people looking at you like youre some sort of crazy eccentric. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy, 1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe, One Owner: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner, Worthwhile Project? I see three-wheelers in a few big cities around the country and theyre usually for checking parking meters and/or writing parking tickets but I have never seen a mail vehicle in three-wheel format. Get classic and exotic car market news directly to your inbox. Administration has the final say on any post. I remember when these were all over El Paso in the early 1960s delivering mail. 1958 cushman pacemaker . We are largest vintage car website with the. Great rat rod project. Has a rebuilt starter and will run with the fuel tank installed and an oil line replaced. FOR SALE OR TRADE 1964 CUSHMAN TRUCKSTER MAILSTER W/ TITLE TOO COOL. Used 1981 Cushman Mailster for sale for $$2600 in Hershey, PA with features and rating. That dog ran back to his yard and NEVER chased anything again. Just about skinned that stupid dog alive. 1957 Cushman Motorcycle in Kentwood, MI GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this extremely rare 1957 Cushman Eagle. 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. Not enough capacity for big routes. I believe his was a Westcoaster and it was still done up in mail colors. Butthey were good enough that the New York Police Department even used them. Build it to haul your motorcycles, mini bikes or scooters to a car/bike show. Can be made into a trailer. WestCoast Strings Cello Peccard model C-8 1/2 size - used - $925 (South Lyon) 1957 Cushman Mailster - $1900. Here is the sellers entire description: Complete. In 1962 this Cushman Eagle Scooter was created and it Sunnyside Chevrolet of Elyria, Ohio in conjunction with Greg's Sports, Classic, & Muscle is proud to have in inventory this beautiful 1960 Cushman Package Kar.Yep, once again the Pawluk Brothers have lost their minds and are delighted to have CUSHMAN VANSTER The GANGSTER mobile !! CUSHMAN Based Posts. In bad weather the poor garbage men probably had to hand carry the trash. Very rare and hard to find. My elderly maternal grandfather eventually flipped it on its side (he wasnt hurt, though). Min Year . 2016, 2017 and 2018. I really don't know if there were title issued for these, ut I can supply a bill of sale only,,,, t's pretty rare, imple, nd would make a looker.ADDED= heard from a man from Chicago (seems like he had dealt with these MAILSTER )and he stated that the one pic. We have written about these vehicles in the past and theyre pretty unique. [1] Cushman began production of their four-stroke Husky engine in 1922.[2]. 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. The truck was basically a beefed-up three-wheeled golf car capable of hauling around up to 500 lbs. This was up to 1978 and before convenient stores existed, at least in the Netherlands. Nuff said! This Eagle comes in a stunning white paint job and is . This 1963 Cushman Super Eagle for sale has a 21C.I. 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. Documented frame off restoration of 3 wheel Cushman Scooter replica of a fire engine, There is not a better one anywhere! This project package purveyor is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,000 and even at that the reserve wont be met. A while back I went to a Bike Night hosted by a local dealership at a popular drive-in burger joint (arent they all?). We always had the Jeeps in our neighborhood. Then during World War 2 making utility vehicles. He has rebuilt the house and is now looking for an old 3 wheel mail cart to putt around his house. Cushman became a division of the Outboard Marine Corporation in 1962. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I took a sh*tload of pictures ( thank god, and Nikon, for digital cameras) and met a bunch of very friendly and enthusiastic riders. US, Illinois, Cook County, Palos Heights 5 years at cars-on-line.com. Cushman Cushman Mailster. See details. It was powered by a 7.5-hp Onan opposed two-cylinder engine that was located under the driver's bench seat. When I finally finished it, the novelty wore off quickly. 90% there. I bought one in 1970 and used it as my daily driver for two years of college in Gainesville. Motorcycle (1) ATV (0) Side-by-Side (0) Condition. This is a very cool vehicle, licensed as a motorcycle. Or subscribe without commenting. 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. It had a fiberglas body and a two cylinder Onan engine. In Belgium there was a licence-production of Cushmann scooters under the label Belgian Cushman. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. 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. I would prefer a motorcycle front end with hydraulic tube shocks. Factory Operation and Maintenance manual for 1957 to 1958 Cushman Mailster model 780-26 with L head Cushman Husky 7.95 hp engine. Regret wanting to sell but have too many unfinished projects. While Cushman produces a wide range of commercial and industrial vehicles, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM LLC, PHOTO CREDIT: I have all glass and doors for it. 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. eBay. search results for "1957 Cushman" 1957 Cushman. 1957 CUSHMAN MAILSTER 3-WHEEL MAIL CAB - sold. WestCoast Strings Cello Peccard model C-8 1/2 size - used.WestCoast Strings Cello Peccard model C-8 1/2 size - used - List price - $1,450.00WestCoast Strings Cello Peccard model C-8 1/2 size - used. Its on eBay with a current bid price of $1,225 and a bit of a small bidding war going on between two or three folks. $ 1900. 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. MI. 1950s Cushman Mailster 3 Wheel - $100 (Warrensburg) Theyd park the big trash truck, and these would scurry around and pick up the trash and take it back to the big truck. of mail. 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. Would make a great parade or local head turner fun vehicle. There is no engine. If the vehicle is 25 years old, you can get an Antique vehicle plate. Price: 3.50 $ Product condition: Used. Mid 60s mailster, Onan engine, 3 speed,new paint and glass, oil and filter change runs and sounds good. 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. And maybe the collection notice from Household Finance company. Our Auctions . Needs restoring but has the original motor and transmissions ( plus spares ) and TITLE to be street legal. Cushman hauslter mailster. Special Delivery: 1957 Cushman Mailster Scotty Gilbertson If I would have been driving a mail vehicle in the late-1950s I would have wanted something like this 1957 Cushman Mailster. I left the company but for all I know they still have it. The were entertaining in the snow. Auction Vehicle Auction Showcased CC-1679183 1959 Cushman Motorcycle This 1959 Cushman Eagle underwent a complete restoration several years ago, Runs and Drives, 8 HP, c . No motor. Used. But you must have a title to register the vehicle at all. Cushman is an American manufacturing company established in 1903. in the 70s, I talked with guys who carried mail in these impractical buggies. If I don't have it, I might be able to take a shot of one of my own scooters. 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. Commonly known for driving oat binders. There is no engine. Sad that I never got to drive a mailster. CMC Cushman Microvan 2,136 miles 3-speed manual transmission White with Gray interior Looking for a small van with tons of cargo space to work around your business or property? Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds, or so the myth goes; there is no official motto for the USPS. He drove it home and parked it beside the house every day. I dont ever remember seeing a USPS vehicle like this where we lived, have you seen a Mailster in use? IT DOES HAVE A FLAT 4, I DID NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE ENGINE DESCRIPTION in the drop down menu. I dont know if they used them in the winter. While we have admiration for the work put in to Other vehicles; this is a CUSHMAN Page, and we will keep it that way. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. The Cushman company was bought out by the Rand Equipment Company of St. Paul, MN in July of 1968and this one has Rand markings on it in a couple of spots. The Mustie 1 you tube channel has a meter maid. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website.