1952 Cushman Eagle Scooter

The Cushman company first started in 1903 in Lincoln Nebraska. For the first three decades, Cushman produced engines for farm equipment, water pumps and boats. One of their...

The Cushman company first started in 1903 in Lincoln Nebraska. For the first three decades, Cushman produced engines for farm equipment, water pumps and boats. One of their most famous engines was the Husky, which they introduced in the early 1920s. Cushman entered the scooter business in 1936 when they introduced the Auto-Glide scooter. The scooter became very successful during the Great Depression as it offered people a reliable and inexpensive means of transportation.

The company continued to grow during World War II when they began supplying scooters to the United States Military among other equipment. By 1950 Cushman scooters were top notch machines and production of their various models rounded to about 15,000 units a year. Cushman scooters were built in a variety of models and the Eagle was the most successful and had traditional motorcycle styling. Not only did they look extremely modern, but they were easy to operate as well.

Offered here is a 1952 Cushman Eagle Scooter finished in a Yellow exterior paint with a Black leatherette seat. Powering this Cushman Eagle is its well-known 318cc Husky 4-stroke single cylinder engine. This scooter provides plenty of get up and go acceleration while still maintaining a high MPG rating that Cushman has previously claimed to be 75 to 100 miles per gallon. This Cushman Eagle is equipped with a 2-speed manual transmission and hand shifted lever clutch that is sometimes referred to as a “suicide shifter”. Features included on this scooter are the updated dual exhaust set up that's typically found 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 tube tires measuring 4.75-7.75.

This Cushman Eagle has been restored to a high standard and presents very well! The work was completed 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 located in Texas, this scooter has been well cared for and shows no signs of being abused. It makes for a great get-a-round cruiser where even a trip around your neighborhood would be a fun adventure! 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!