1957 cushman mailster

1957 CUSHMAN MAILSTER 3-WHEEL MAIL CAB - sold. The one on this page is NOT a Cushman. The US Postal Service had a contract with Cushman out of Lincoln, Nebraska for 1,500 of these vehicles and there arent a ton of them around anymore. Were can I find one for sale. I have a Cushman Truckster but trying to figure out what year it is. Find Mailster faster !| #Used.forsale . Or maybe it isnt from there originally. In 1952 the Truckster was introduced and in November of 1956 sold 1,500 model 780s to the USPS and in February of 1957 Cushman received another order for 1,500 3-wheeled Mailsters from the USPS. Needs restoring but has the original motor and transmissions ( plus spares ) and TITLE to be street legal. It runs on a four-cylinder manual transmission. We have several display pieces great to decorate your mancave or office. I understand its a real niche market and all and a lot of the parts suppliers do it for a hobby. Looked for the stamp on it already. I remember our mail carrier had one back in the late sixties. This 3 wheel Cushman was used to deliver the mail. Cushman hauslter mailster. My elderly maternal grandfather eventually flipped it on its side (he wasnt hurt, though). Id seriously consider another, hoping I might be able to adapt a little Diesel engine. 1957 cushman mailster. They only made engines until 1936 when they decided to put those engines in company-designed scooters; it was a great move. Price: 3.50 $ Product condition: Used. It has an 8hp kick start Cushman engine that is 30 over,a 2 speed transmission, and a chrome straight pipe. Its fiberglass. The were entertaining in the snow. Can be made into a trailer. @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage @RobbyLayton @MattsOffRoadRecovery @IntercoTireCorp This 1965 Cushman is in pretty bad shape. 1959. There are 13,000 miles on this Mailsterand it looks like youll need to source another steering wheel, this one is a bit cracked. 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!! A lot of fun an very tippy. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM Inc. 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Designed to be dropped by parachute with Army Airborne troops,[4] it became known as the Cushman Airborne. 1957 cushman step thru scooter. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. 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. And maybe the collection notice from Household Finance company. This was up to 1978 and before convenient stores existed, at least in the Netherlands. 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. 90% there. Classic cars for sale in the most trusted collector car marketplace in the world. Upcoming Auctions . 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 I remember when these were all over El Paso in the early 1960s delivering mail. 1957 CUSHMAN EAGLE Location: Legendary MotorsportsBEAUTIFUL CLASSIC WITH V TWIN POWER, SOUND AND PERFORMANCE! Get classic and exotic car market news directly to your inbox. He has rebuilt the house and is now looking for an old 3 wheel mail cart to putt around his house. 17,000 miles, New tail lights. 1962 Cushman Eagle The Cushman scooter company started in 1903 and. [1], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cushman_(company)&oldid=1118229933, AutoGlide - Models 1-3, R-1, 5-7, 5T-7T (1938-1939), AutoGlide - Models 12, 14, 21, 22, 24, 29 (1940-1941), 30 Series - Model 34 (1942-1945) G679 - motor scooter, with side car, 3-wheel, 30Series - Model 39 (1942-1945) G551 or G672 - motor scooter, package delivery 3-wheel, 50 Series - Model 53 (1944) G683 - motor scooter, airborne 2-wheel, 50 Series - Model 53A (1946-1948) Civilian Airborne, Haulster, small industrial multi-purpose truck, Titan, larger industrial multi-purpose truck. One beautifully-restored 1957 Mailster recently sold at Barrett-Jackson for $17,600! This Mailster has its original Onan opposed-twin engine and these were good for about 35 mph. Never be Outworked. Cushman scooters usually weighed about 250lb (110kg) to 335lb (152kg) and had as much as 9 horsepower (6.7kW). Technic CMC Cushman Microvan THE White Van! ONAN air cooled 2 cylinder engine w/ three speed tranny. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Cushman hauslter mailster. New listings are added daily. The Mustie 1 you tube channel has a meter maid. While we have admiration for the work put in to Other vehicles; this is a CUSHMAN Page, and we will keep it that way. Very rare and hard to find. There is no engine. This project package purveyor is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,000 and even at that the reserve won't be met. Other Cushman models, like the post-war "turtle back" Model 50 and 60, or the economy Highlander, used a step-through design common for scooters. After scooter production ceased, Cushman manufactured golf carts, industrial vehicles, and turf maintenance equipment. Min Year . Category. 350cc, 8 bhp. Rural trash collectors used these, or in subdivisions. A local company, Precision castparts Corp had one of these in the Maint. In 1936, during The Great Depression, started making scooters. I have a wonderful 3-wheeler Mailster gasoline powered for sale this week. CMC Cushman Microvan 2,136 miles 3-speed manual transmission White with Gray interior Looking for a small van with tons of cargo space to work around your business or property? Build it to haul your motorcycles, mini bikes or scooters to a car/bike show. The rear end sure looks like a standard mail van, and those big doors would be handy for carrying your motorcycle to local shows, just to give a little added zing to your entrance. 1959 cushman super eagle . He affectionately called it Half Pint. US, Illinois, Cook County, Palos Heights 5 years at cars-on-line.com. I dont recall which engine it had but had a chain drive to the rear end. There, Read More Wives always tell the truthContinue, Your email address will not be published. Lots of fun, but the availability and prices for parts can be pretty depressing. The Cushman company was bought out by the Rand Equipment Company of St. Paul, MN in July of 1968and this one has Rand markings on it in a couple of spots. Very rare and hard to find. ** Articles and News Upcoming Events This is true. My cousin sort of dinged up the top driving under the low end of the shed far too fast. Cushman is a manufacturer of industrial, personal, and custom vehicles. I rebuilt a Cushman similar to this a couple of years ago. Used 1981 Cushman Mailster for sale for $$2600 in Hershey, PA with features and rating. Used it to putt putt around the family property in the 80s, even had an extra one for parts. [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 took a sh*tload of pictures ( thank god, and Nikon, for digital cameras) and met a bunch of very friendly and enthusiastic riders. The neighbors got him calmed down and called the postal inspector. 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. Almost bought one of these, ( its still sitting there), guy wanted $1,000 bucks, he claimed it ran. 17,000 miles, New tail lights. However, the mailmen really didnt like the Cushman all that much. Year Range. Those were the days! Administration has the final say on any post. Nuff said! Brand/Model: CUSHMAN VANSTER Year: 1987 Mileage: 13,000 miles Gearbox: 3 speed Engine: 20HP Details: Giant Pioneer Stereo, CD Player, Leather Seats Price: $9,700.00. I would prefer a motorcycle front end with hydraulic tube shocks. 17,000 miles, New tail lights. 2-speed Gearbox. 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. I own a 1963 and has a title to it so it can be plated with a historical plate in Michigan. 1957 Cushman Motorcycle This 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster is powered by a completely rebuilt 8hp Husky engine with .020-inch . $ 1900 Vintage 1950s Cushman Mailster. Model - Category - Engine . An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. By the, Read More 1979 Triumph T140E BonnevilleContinue, even when you dont need them to! Cash only - no offersPeccard cello outfit has become a popular model. Maybe a limited license to use. 1959. The Black Beauty! In the 70s my dad used one of these to get around his property like people today use a Gator. Regret wanting to sell but have too many unfinished projects. And at the same time I curse my step dad for introducing me to Bultaco. 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. The photos in the listing are basically just of this one side and the front. CUSHMAN Based Posts. The went up the driveways so you didnt have to take cans to the curb; and you didnt look at your neighbors garbage. Very cold. View now on classiccarsbay.com Used 1981 Cushman Mailster for sale in Hershey, PA . Its a Westcoaster. Those were the good old days, but it was a tough life. While Cushman produces a wide range of commercial and industrial vehicles, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM LLC, PHOTO CREDIT: 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. 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