3-1 Update: Four months later, and it’s back! Find this custom 1961 Cushman Eagle for sale with bidding up to $10,100 and the reserve not yet met
Post-Listing Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this bike did not meet reserve at $15,612.
During World War II, very few vehicle manufacturers were allowed to continue civilian production, as the government utilized resources for the war effort. Cushman was one of the few exceptions, as it was determine that its products helped save energy for citizens traveling to and from work. Soon after the war, the company released some upgraded scooters, including the Cushman Eagle. All Eagles came from the factory with a 318cc, 8 horsepower engine. Today’s bike is a little different…someone’s shoehorned in a 1200cc HD Sportster engine. Damn.
The engine is from a ’92 Sportster, which means it was good for 49 horsepower and 56 pound-feet of torque, over 6 times as much power from the original bike. The original engine with just 8 horsepower was capable of pushing the Cushman Eagle up to 50 miles per hour, so we’d love to see someone really toss it around and see how it looks.
Named “Hardley”, this specific Cushman Eagle has a tank from a ’59 model, upgraded brakes, and a custom 140 mph speedometer. It took two years to build and looks nearly brand new. What an odd bike.
Find this Cushman Eagle for sale here on eBay with bidding up to $8,350 and the reserve not yet met in Miami, Florida – the state where you can title anything!