Vehicle Description
Members of the Cushman family started the Cushman Scooter Company
in 1903 in Lincoln, Nebraska and later incorporated it as Cushman
Motor Works in 1913. The Cushman's started out producing engines
for various farm equipment, pumps and even boats. In 1936 the
Cushman Motor Works began making Auto-Glide scooters and became
successful during the Great Depression as they were an easy and
more affordable way of transportation and also offered a bit of fun
to drive. During World War II Cushman not only helped the war cause
by manufacturing bomb cases, fuses and other needed equipment but
produced specialty scooters for the Army that could be parachuted
in to provide a quick means of transportation for personnel.
The Cushman Eagle was produced from 1950 to 1965 and was an instant
success and has been called the pinnacle of scooter development
with production that struggled to keep up with the demand. It had
an iconic motorcycle look with an exposed engine and topside fuel
tank. What really set these motor scooters apart was Cushman's
famous single-cylinder 4-stroke carbureted Husky engine which
originally came out in 1922. Production in 1950 was around 15,000
scooters including the various models during its annual run.
We are excited to offer this 1950 Cushman Eagle Scooter finished in
Black exterior paint with a Black leatherette seat. Powering this
Cushman Eagle is its Husky 4-stroke engine with a surprising 318cc
rating that is quick to accelerate and is capable of around 50 MPH.
This scooter is equipped with a 2-speed manual transmission and
hand shifted lever clutch that is sometimes referred to as a
"suicide shifter". This Cushman Eagle features the dual exhaust set
up that's seen only on newer models, drum brakes, dual front
suspension springs, luggage rack, storage bag, left side mirror,
dual seat springs, dual footrest pedals, single headlamp, single
taillamp, rear license plate bracket, 9" wheels and Cushman Coker
tube tires measuring 4.75-7.75.
This Cushman Eagle has been restored to a high standard by a
collector who specialized in Cushman scooters, and this is 1 of 3
Cushman Eagles that we purchased from the collection at the time.
Last showcased in a Texas collection, this scooter has been well
cared for and ridden very sparingly. This scooter makes for a great
get-a-round cruiser, especially for shows and local events. Thank
you for your interest and please contact us directly with any
questions or visit our showroom to enjoy all the cars we have to
offer!
