July 16 & 17, 2025 Automobilia, Petroliana, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2025
The Cushman family began making farm equipment and two-cycle engines in Lincoln, Nebraska and founded Cushman Motor Works in 1902. After some success, including developing the famous single-cylinder four-stroke “Husky” engine in 1922. In 1936, a young boy rode into their plant on a bike powered by an adapted Cushman washing machine motor, looking for parts. Charles realized the opportunity and had his sons, Robert and William, design the “Auto-Glide” scooter to boost the sales of the Husky engine. Priced at around $150, while retaining 129mpg, the scooter was widely acclaimed as an alternative to the automobile and was a bit of a luxury during the gas rationing of the War. The scooter appears to be mostly complete and to have been lightly used with 3207 miles on the odometer in 70 years. Scooter is only missing a few OEM parts, such as the air cleaner, throttle cable, and it possibly has a replacement headlight and some wiring. It could be used in its current condition with proper service and maintenance or a light restoration could be done. Chrome surfaces have a light corrosion starting from sitting, Rubber items are dry and starting to crack from age and lack of use. Scooter would need to be washed and detailed to give an accurate condition of the paint, but it looks like it will clean fairly well. Tires are dry-rotted and cracked but will hold air. We have not tried to start the scooter it has compression and will kick over, gearbox seems to work correctly, it will shift back and forth with little movement. Sold as is with NO title
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Item Dimensions: Approx: 78" x 31.5" x 40".