Cushman Motor Scooters
A quick history: The Cushman company was in operation from 1903 to 2003 in Lincoln, Nebraska. They began manufacturing scooters around 1936 until 1965. These scooters were mostly popular with the US Military during WWII. Cushman’s most successful scooter model was called the Eagle, which was produced for nearly 16 years. Cushmans were known to be easy to ride, which made them popular amongst both men and women.
The Cushman Eagle
A True Classic
Make: Cushman
Model: Eagle
Year: 1965
Engine Size: 318cc
Even back in 1965 Cushman seemed to be ahead of its time. The Eagle included such “modern” features such as telescopic front forks, dual exhausts and a hand-shifted two-speed transmission. The Eagle had modern looks (they resembled motorcycles) and reached a top speed of 50mph.
Fast forward to today, and you’re not likely to find a Cushman Eagle in its original form. Eagle fans have taken these classic scooters and modified everything from the engine, brakes, suspension, transmission, frame and paint job to mirrors and seats. Prices can range from $1500 for an unmodified Eagle to upwards of $15,000 to a complete rebuilt/modified Eagle.
Obviously, the Eagle isn’t a scooter to buy for your daily commute or weekend touring. The Eagle, and other Cushman models are purchased these days for collections, Cushman fans and hobbyist who love a good scooter modification challenge.
If you’re looking to purchase The Cushman Eagle, you have to look at both online and offline classified ads. You’ll also find Eagles for sale at some of the many Cushman clubs, forums, and fan sites. Even a scooter of this age (43 years!) could become the perfect scooter for you with a little TLC, if you don’t mind the nostalgia factor.
The Cushman Eagle sells for anywhere between $1500 and $15,000.
