This is a pretty cool old scooter, and while they may be relatively rare these days in the US, they would have to be extremely rare Down Under. Still, there is plenty of support available to source parts, and if the engine is really tired and worn, it is possible to have it bored, which can also unleash an additional small amount of power. The engine turns, but the scooter doesn’t currently run. If I’m wrong about the engine, I’ll gladly admit it. Maybe we have a Cushman expert out there who can clarify that for me. I may be wrong on that, but the fact that this engine appears to have an aluminum head leads me to that conclusion. Initially available with a 4.7hp engine, this Trailster may have had a bit of a performance upgrade, as I have a feeling that this engine might be the 8hp version. However, the Trailster could hold its own when the going got tough. If brute horsepower is your thing, then a Cushman is not for you. The good thing about the Cushman is that even though they are an unusual little beast, spares can be obtained via members of the Cushman Owner’s Club of America. The flywheel cover is present, but it has some rust issues and will need to be repaired or replaced. The frame itself looks like it is in pretty decent condition, although the distinctive slotted lower rear panels are missing from both sides of the bike. The owner is unsure in which year it was built, but under that rather ugly green paint lies the original yellow that was the distinctive color for the Trailster. This particular scooter is from the second series of the Trailster, which was built from 1962 until 1965. You will find the Trailster listed for sale here on eBay, with bidding now sitting at A$361 (approx US$254) in a No Reserve auction. Barn Finder Ricochet referred the Cushman to us, so thank you so much for that Ricochet. This little guy has ventured a long way from home and is now located in Duncraig, WA, Australia. Had production managed to hang on for one further week, the Cushman Trailster would have been a scooter that remained in production for exactly 5-years to the day.

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