In bad weather the poor garbage men probably had to hand carry the trash. 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. $250 or best offer, Thanks ! $150. This would be just fun to drive to a local car show on side streets or run local errands with. canvas front and doors. Hemmings Motor News has been serving the classic car hobby since 1954. Butthey were good enough that the New York Police Department even used them. Looks like a late 50s or early 60s CUSHMAN MAILSTER, ost everything is there but NO motor and transmission, iberglass body has a few places.FRAME and is metal and pretty solid with some surface rust, oor on curb side of box is there but will need replaced (it is metal ) it would make a nice cart for someone ( maybe electric ?) Cushman was started by the Cushman brothers back in 1903 in Lincoln Nebraska making motors for farm equipment. Ransomes (of Great Britain) purchased Cushman in 1989, and then Textron purchased Ransomes. . I found this Westcoater/Mailster on ebay and thought this would really be a fun vehicle to have. Great rat rod project. 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. The most successful model of Cushman scooter, the Eagle, was in production approximately 16 years. I would prefer a motorcycle front end with hydraulic tube shocks. Classifieds for Classic Cushman Vehicles. search results for "1957 Cushman" 1957 Cushman. That dog ran back to his yard and NEVER chased anything again. Id seriously consider another, hoping I might be able to adapt a little Diesel engine. In Belgium there was a licence-production of Cushmann scooters under the label Belgian Cushman. Cushman scooters featured an automatic centrifugal clutch, which allowed the rider to twist the right grip to accelerate. 1957 cushman step thru scooter. He was a door to door milkman and carried crates of beer on the roof, went door to door. It has a great history beginning back in the 1950s. 1957 Cushman Mailster - $1900 1957 original Mailster by Cushman. It has a steering wheel and 3 speed manual transmission on the steering wheel. 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. Dreamed of driving one when I was growing up in FL. Cushman Cushman Mailster. 1957 Cushman Motorcycle in Kentwood, MI GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this extremely rare 1957 Cushman Eagle. Manage Settings **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.**. 1946 Cushman Motorcycle in Elyria, OH I have 1946 Cushman Road King Scooter - The classic 1946 Cushman Road King Scooter offers a real trip down memory lane. Its a Westcoaster. 4,500 1959 Cushman Super Eagle. Location. Documented frame off restoration of 3 wheel Cushman Scooter replica of a fire engine, There is not a better one anywhere! I rebuilt a Cushman similar to this a couple of years ago. Nuff said! 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. Keep me in the conversation via email. Wish you could find those people that made an impression on you when you were a kid. 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. But, this was an official postal vehicle, its a 1966 Cushman Mailster and its in Columbia, Tennessee, fifty miles south of Nashville. When I finally finished it, the novelty wore off quickly. 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 . If I would have been driving a mail vehicle in the late-1950s I would have wanted something like this 1957 Cushman Mailster. [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. I started to dismantle to restore, but have too many projects. Administration has the final say on any post. 17,000 miles, New tail lights. With it's classic storage area behind the seat, these scooters were used both commercially and for pleasure. I have a Cushman Truckster but trying to figure out what year it is. I dont know if they used them in the winter. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_13',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');This is a three-speed on the column and the interior could use a little restoration, but these small vehicles are easy to store and work on so hopefully that would end up being a fun project instead of a chore. This 1963 Cushman Super Eagle for sale has a 21C.I. Other models were used on military bases for messenger service. Cushman did NOT make Westcoasters. I have no time for it.frame is nice. I took a sh*tload of pictures ( thank god, and Nikon, for digital cameras) and met a bunch of very friendly and enthusiastic riders. Knoxville, Tennessee. Rural trash collectors used these, or in subdivisions. Great rat rod project. The driver would instinctively put out his foot to catch it. Also Excelsior Springs, Missouri where I live today. If the vehicle is 25 years old, you can get an Antique vehicle plate. In the 70s my dad used one of these to get around his property like people today use a Gator. Not running. With Cushman being sold to OMC (Outboard Marine Corporation) in May of 1957 Im not sure what engine would be in this example but this one should have a three-speed manual and would have had a top speed of around 35 mph. 1957 original Mailster by Cushman. Any distance from 80201. You can see a bit (lot?) Very rare and hard to find. Cushman is a manufacturer of industrial, personal, and custom vehicles. 1957 Cushman Motorcycle This 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster is powered by a completely rebuilt 8hp Husky engine with .020-inch . Entir 1957 original Mailster by Cushman. The three wheelers would go up the driveway collect the garbage, and dump it in the back of the full size packer. It ran. Only exception is certain roads that have a minimum speed such as interstates. There is no engine. My elderly maternal grandfather eventually flipped it on its side (he wasnt hurt, though). He affectionately called it Half Pint. The engine, transmission, and clutch were done by Nevin Swigart, a well known Cushman mechanic. CUSHMAN PARTS, FRONT AND REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, PARKING, WHEEL, BOOT, AND REBUILD KIT CUSHMAN OMC TRUCKSTER TURF HAULSTER PARTS SCOOTER EZ-GO GOLF CART SUZUKI DAIHATSU TRUCK VEHICLE 1 INCH OR 3/4 INCH BORE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PART REBUILD RESTORATION KITS, OLD XTREMEDIST.COM, NEW X-TREMEDIST.COM It resembled a motorcycle with its exposed engine and top tank. 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. They were everywhere in the Norfolk, Va metropolitan area back in the sixties. Think about this, put a cooler inside, a grill in the back, a keg on the side..you have the coolest portable party machine in town!! @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage @RobbyLayton @MattsOffRoadRecovery @IntercoTireCorp This 1965 Cushman is in pretty bad shape. It was restored by E, STK 10119 1948 Cushman 52A This 1948 Cushman Model 52A has "Sport" Tubular body. Find Mailster faster !| #Used.forsale . Yowsa! 1959. We had a neighborhood dog that used to chase the Mailster everyday. Filter Results. They only made engines until 1936 when they decided to put those engines in company-designed scooters; it was a great move. The Cushman scooter company started in 1903 in Lincoln, Nebraska, by Everett and Clinton Cushman. Thanks Dennis, 2020 Vehicles-markets.com - the best place to find used or new cars and motorcycles. Very rare and hard to find. Mailsters were made by seven companies of which Cushman was one of those companies. For more info and more pictures, click on the pic's below. What town would that be JW, in Park Hills, they allow Quads, Mules, Gators golf carts, on our streets, ever since gas prices went through the roof, they were going to repel it, but the folks in town asked for it to remain, all you have to do is go up and have it checked over and pick up a permit once a year for $5.00. Regret wanting to sell but have too many unfinished projects. These were more at home in a factory, and saw many in the maintenance shops. He was a really professional guy and took his job serious. I understand its a real niche market and all and a lot of the parts suppliers do it for a hobby. Would make a great parade or local head turner fun vehicle. 2016, 2017 and 2018. Cushman has an amazing history from basic scooters, to the mailster and truckster to some very Space Age styled scooters in the 50's and golf carts. Len delivered mail in one just like this. A while back I went to a Bike Night hosted by a local dealership at a popular drive-in burger joint (arent they all?). 1959. 2-speed Gearbox. 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. Find WESTCOASTER MAILSTER 3 wheeler + Cushman Truckster Ad in the eBay Motors , Parts Accessories , Motorcycle Parts , American , Antique, Vintage, Historic category on eBay Motors. if you have questions please ask. Technic CMC Cushman Microvan THE White Van! What's shared in the group should stay in the group. A suburb of Columbus, Ohio used Trucksters to collect garbage. David Madden.3@comcast.net. They were used by the post office in south Florida when I was a kid. Half-Pint was like a member of the family. - - by in Lithia Springs, GA, CUSHMAN ICE CREAM FIRETRUCK in Larchmont, NY, 1958 Cushman Motorcycle in Fredericksburg, TX, 1952 Cushman Utility Vehicle in Quartzite, AZ, 1963 Cushman Motorcycle in Fredericksburg, TX. At the peak in 1966 the USPS had over 17,000 Mailsters in use, mainly in warm climates. 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-. Maybe a limited license to use. We never had these in the city, and Im not sure they would do too well in the country. of rust in the first photo which surprises me for a vehicle from beautiful and bone-dry El Paso. Become a member to add images to your comments. Save Search. Lots of footage on mechanicals. Very rare and hard to find. 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 !! Nice red paint and black, This 1985 Cushman Truckster for sale is 22 HP, 3 Speed, 3 Wheeler, with Upholstered Interior, Seat B. It has an 8hp kick start Cushman engine that is 30 over,a 2 speed transmission, and a chrome straight pipe. 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. A suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Upper Arlington, used three wheeled dump vehicles for garbage collection. 1959 cushman allstate, 50cc. Oddly, the throttle twisted forward during acceleration, opposite the usual pattern in most other motorcycles and scooters. My uncle made a living with one of these. One beautifully-restored 1957 Mailster recently sold at Barrett-Jackson for $17,600! Welcome to StreetDreamsTexas as celebrate our 20th year in the classic and collector automobile business. But, dont take corners too quickly with that single front wheel. This all bla, STK 10164 1948 Cushman Model 52 This 4 HP, Sunfast Red Model 52 has a tan seat. Owner bought brand new and 60 plus yrs. Looked for the stamp on it already. One beautifully-restored 1957 Mailster recently sold at Barrett-Jackson for $17,600! Looks like a late 50s or early 60s CUSHMAN MAILSTER, ost everything is there but NO motor and transmission, iberglass body has a few places.FRAME and is metal and pretty solid with some surface rust, oor on curb side of box is there but will need replaced (it is metal ) it would make a nice cart for someone ( maybe electric ?) Sears sold a version of these models under the Allstate brand. I wish they would correct all the inaccuracies. Excellent restoration and rebuilt cluck and carburetor. This Eagle comes in a stunning white paint job and is . Well, except for my friend Kenwho thinks Norton was far better looking and more fun to ride (he also holds two Bonneville Salt Flat Speed records on a Nortonno wonder hes a bit biased). 1963 Cushman Super Eagle, Old School Look, nice running scooter. Yay,,,Scottys back ( and plenty of oddballs for us, and to the editors, we LOVE Scottys oddballs). 1957 CUSHMAN MAILSTER 3-WHEEL MAIL CAB - Hotels Sponsors Exhibitors Experience Company Media Finance Insurance Home Loading **VIN NOTICE: DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE BUYER, THE VEHICLE MAY REQUIRE AN INSPECTION AND BE SUBJECT TO A STATE-ISSUED VIN AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THAT STATE. The Trucksters then emptied thir load in a larger truck. It's located in El Paso, Texas. The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized CUSHMAN Based Posts. Yearly inspections arent required if you have an antique plate but youre supposed to restrict use of the vehicle to shows, mechanic, test runs etc. Asking 175$. The poster on the back is a great bit of history. The names Barrett-Jackson, Barrett-Jackson.com, Fantasy Bid, The Worlds Greatest Collector Car Auctions, and all associated graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade dress of Barrett-Jackson or its affiliates. A bill of sale is no longer enough. Quads and such might have plates but have not been rated or titled for road use except where local laws allow. Theyd park the big trash truck, and these would scurry around and pick up the trash and take it back to the big truck. Its fiberglass. Unfortunately, there are no photos of the other side, the back, the inside, the storage area, or the engine. So if you or I was to buy this would it be street legal with a 35mph max speed ??? The Black Beauty! We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 1957 CUSHMAN EAGLE Location: Legendary MotorsportsBEAUTIFUL CLASSIC WITH V TWIN POWER, SOUND AND PERFORMANCE! Well, there isnt much room back there, so maybe you can carry your minibike. As kids we used to follow the mailman around on our bikes. 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.. Other models were used on military bases for messenger service. $ 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). Or maybe it isnt from there originally. Those were the good old days, but it was a tough life. He has rebuilt the house and is now looking for an old 3 wheel mail cart to putt around his house. I have a wonderful 3-wheeler Mailster gasoline powered for sale this week. 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. This Cushman has some really great luxuries added to it. Well, by the late 1950s one third of the US Postal Service was using the Mailster to deliver your Sears catalog to your doorstep along with your water and electric bills. Cushman hauslter mailster. Motorcycle (1) ATV (0) Side-by-Side (0) Condition. 17,000 miles, New tail lights. They didnt work too well in snow, as you can imagine. We kids would follow him around talking to him and admiring the little Mailster. The truck was basically a beefed-up three-wheeled golf car capable of hauling around up to 500 lbs. The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions , Woodside Credit Collector Car Financing. This classic blue and white antique is a perfect project ! In 1957 the company became a part of Outboard Marine Corporation. Now, if this only had a Cummins diesel,,. Somebody in the sales department was smart and went to the postal service and said, hey, Ive got a great idea to make mail delivery faster, easier and more efficient, its called the Mailster!! iT IS A 8 hp ENGINE with Electric Start. 1950s Cushman Mailster 3 Wheel - $100 (Warrensburg) Has All paper work with it from bill of sale and service records and manuals, very impressive org papers. 2020 cushman utv side by side golf cart hauler $9,000 (mml > willmar/montevideo area) pic 207.6mi hide this posting restore restore this posting. But you must have a title to register the vehicle at all. Filters. Auction Vehicle Dealership Showcased CC-1625478 These things are cool and get good money. This is true. Cash only - no offersPeccard cello outfit has become a popular model. Model - Category - Engine . They were so easy to tip over that a big dog (who we all know love mailmen?) I was trying to upload a picture of his cart here. it as a passenger once or twice on our annual trips home. 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. Its located in El Paso, Texas. 4. 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. Have any of you seen one of these before? Or subscribe without commenting. Cool, Scotty does it again! 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. I would have paid that any day in cash. Designed to be dropped by parachute with Army Airborne troops,[4] it became known as the Cushman Airborne. Yowsa! The Onan engine was great and pretty easy to keep running. Lots of fun, but the availability and prices for parts can be pretty depressing. I remember when these were all over El Paso in the early 1960s delivering mail. 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy4 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. 1957 Cushman Pacemaker Model 722 Engine is not stock but has a 10hp Tecumseh with electric start and it has been rewired. There are currently 20 other Cushman for sale. 1957 Cushman Mailster - $1900. Highly collectible today the Cushman motorcycle was a unique, simple and highly con 1962 Cushman Eagle The Cushman scooter company started in 1903 and since then has made a variety of vehicles from scooters to trucksters for a wide range of uses both industrial and personal. Powering this piece of American history is a zippy flathead motor mated to a 2 speed manu. They give their grandchildren rides in the back of this so I would think that theyd want the brakes to work perfectly, but they must work good enough to putting around the neighborhood. 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. MI. could actually knock one over!? This isnt theusualtype of vehicle that most folks would expect to see on Barn Finds, but Im here to see that there are a few oddballs thrown in the mix, just to see if youre paying attention! We always had the Jeeps in our neighborhood. 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!. This Eagle comes in a stunning white paint job and is in exceptional condition. I own a 1963 and has a title to it so it can be plated with a historical plate in Michigan. 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. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. They were used extensively in suburban post offices. 1957 original Mailster by Cushman. It was powered by a 7.5-hp Onan opposed two-cylinder engine that was located under the driver's bench seat. Slow and dangerous in traffic. Newer and looked better than this, Id have given him maybe $700. Body is fragile. Cushman scooters usually weighed about 250lb (110kg) to 335lb (152kg) and had as much as 9 horsepower (6.7kW). 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. Would make a great parade or local head turner fun vehicle. This 3 wheel Cushman was used to deliver the mail. Its a Westcoaster, made by either Otis or Rand. Very rare and hard to find. Im guessing they were for suburban mail delivery but, I just cant place it even after seeing them many, many times. I have all glass and doors for it. Powering this piece of American history is a zippy flathead motor mated to a 2 speed manu Sunnyside Chevrolet of Elyria, Ohio in conjunction with Greg's Sports, Classic, & Muscle is proud of this beautiful 1946 Cushman Road King. Submit your email address to access the live feed! But he was back as his jovial self a few days later. 2004-2022 Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC. 1957 CUSHMAN MAILSTER 3-WHEEL MAIL CAB - sold. 1957 Cushman Eagle Motorcycle closed - 16 HP engine - 4-speed transmission - Red exterior - Custom leather seat - New tires - Early . Yes its considered a motorcycle and you have to have. These Vintage 1950s Cushman Mailster. 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 New listings are added daily. The paint, chrome, wheels and the rest of t 1987 CUSHMAN VANSTER Mileage: 13,000 miles Gearbox: 3 speed Engine: 20HP Details: Giant Pioneer Stereo, CD Player, Leather Seats. This 3 wheel Cushman was used to deliver the mail. Or, have you ever seen one anywhere? The Mailster was way underpowered (7.5 horsepower), was unreliable, had bad brakes and was pretty inconvenient to load and unload. STK 10122 1963 Cushman Highlander This 1963 red Cushman Highlander is an unrestored original. Cushman hauslter mailster. 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