The Doodle Bug was a motor scooter built from 1946 to 1948 by the
Beam Manufacturing Company of Webster City, Iowa, US. They were
sold through the Gambles store chain to compete against Cushman
scooters being sold under the Allstate brand by Sears. Gambles sold
the Doodle Bug under the "Hiawatha" name.
Doodle Bugs were powered by 1� hp engines from Briggs & Stratton or
Clinton. The Doodle Bug Standard Model B was the only Doodle Bug
series powered by Clinton engines; one thousand or less of these
were built, all during the first production run of ten thousand
scooters. All other Doodle Bug scooters, including the Standard
Model A that was produced alongside the Model B during the first
production run, used variants of the Briggs & Stratton NP engine.
Four production runs of ten thousand scooters each were built.
An annual reunion of Doodle Bug owners and restorers is held in
Webster City.
Sold on a Bill of Sale
This vehicle is located at Atomic Motors Classic in Henderson, NV
just 20 mins from the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Come down and see
us or call Bill at 702-556-0888. Additional pictures and videos may
be found on our site at www.atomicmotors.net
It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle
personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure satisfaction as to the
condition and value, prior to purchase.
Vehicle Details
1948 Gambles Hiawatha Doodle Bug
Listing ID:CC-1950592
Price:$9,480
Location:Henderson, Nevada
Year:1948
Make:Gambles
Model:Hiawatha Doodle Bug
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Red
Odometer:1
Stock Number:M0369
VIN:NP306705608160
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