The Cushman company operated from 1903 to 2003. Until 1936 it produced engines for farm equipment, pumps, lawn mowers and boats. From 1936 till 1965 it produced motor scooters, widely used by the US military in World War II and as alternative to automobiles in the years before and after the war. After motor scooter production stopped, Cushman manufactured golf carts, industrial vehicles and turf maintenance equipment. Other Cushman models used a traditional step-through design common for most scooters and used by Vespa to develop their iconic range. Sears sold a version of these models under the Allstate brand. Cushmans were easy to ride. They featured an automatic clutch which allowed the rider to twist the right grip to go and step on the pedal to stop. Oddly, the throttle twisted forward to accelerate, the reverse of the usual pattern. The step-through design and ease of operation made it popular with men and women alike. Cushman claimed 75 miles per gallon, and advertised penny-a-mile operating cost. Cushman scooters usually weighed about 250 to 335 pounds and some had as much as 9 horsepower. Production ended in 1965.
This exceptional Step Thru is freshly restored to top show standards. It is complete and correct in every manner down to the correct generator and features the optional GuardRail Accessory. Everything works! The perfect thing for Hershey or other car show or swap meet transportation. Get positive Thumbs up instead of the grumbling usually directed at golf cart drivers!
