Home

Cushman Club
Of America Information

Jim's Engine
Overhaul Manual

New Content

Technical & Repair

Historic Information

Cushman Model ID

Hints & Tips

Vanguard Center

Cushman Time Line

Cushman Pictures

Truckster Pictures

Other Scooter Pictures

Cushman Dealers

Cushman Literature

Cushman  Clubs

Links Page

Cushman Show Pictures

1913

Easy Manufacturing Company founded by Charles Ammon in David City, NE

1933

Charles Ammon  acquires ownership of Cushman Motor Works

1936

Cushman decides to enter the scooter business to enhance engine sales

1936

Model 1 Autoglide Introduced.  Less than 20 reportedly sold

1938

Model 2 Autoglide Introduced

1938

Models 3 and 4 Introduced

1938

Models 5 and 6 introduction

1/3/38

Models 7& 8 introduction

1/4/38

Models R-1, R-2 and R-V Autoglide Introduced

1940

Dealer cost on Autoglide was $132.00

1940

Models 12 and 14 introduced

1940

Models 21 Economy, 22 Standard introduced

1940

Model 24 Deluxe Introduced

1942

Models 32 and 34 Autoglide Introduced

1944

Military Airborne model 53 introduced - 4,734 sold to government

1946

Model 52 Pacemaker & 54 Roadking introduced

1946

Model 53A Civilian Airborne Introduced

1947

New disc clutch introduced. Cost: $20.00

3/24/47

Epic engineering study released on the Varamatic and its efficiency

6/15/47

Barrel springs replace pencil springs on front suspension

12/9/47

Model 59 ice cream chassis introduced at $325.00

1948

Allstate 811.30 introduced

6/1/48

Model 53A Civilian Airborne believed to have been discontinued

10/1/48

Models 54B and 59B Introduced

10/4/48

Model 54A-B Introduced

10/4/48

Model 54B introduced using the Varamatic Drive

10/4/48

Model 62 Pacemaker introduced

10/4/48

Model 62A tubular Pacemaker introduced

12/1/48

Model 64 introduced using the Varimatic and called the Super

12/1/48

Models 69 and 69A introduced

12/31/48

Model 54B and 59B discontinued after 3 months

5/20/49

Models 65 and 65A introduced.

8/1/49

Model 61 Highlander introduced

8/1/49

60 Series offered with larger Engine and models given a -81 suffix

8/12/49

Letter issued stating Varamatic problems fixed

11/1/49

64A Tubular Varimatic introduced    Given the name "Super" in 1951

6/10/50

"Barrel Spring" model 765 Eagle in production

9/22/50

Luggage rack became standard on 765 eagle

12/8/50

Model 811 Highlander introduced, Model 61 discontinued

1951

Allstate 711.30 introduced at $179.50

1951

Models 711 and 714 Highlander introduced

1951

Allstate 811.40 introduced at $219.95

1951

Model 61 Highlander discontinued sometime in 1951

1951

Govt. restrictions required sales of some scooters without lights

1/8/52

Model 92-5 crankshaft replaced 80-5, oil pump is different

4/28/52

New Square block engine 5 HP went into production

4/30/52

Model 762 Single Speed Eagle introduced at $285.00 list

5/12/52

Model 714 Highlander introduced. Model 711 stays in lineup

7/7/52

Cam ground piston introduced for 5 hp engine

7/16/52

Resistor available to limit voltage for 6 volt lights

8/4/52

Black color added to red, blue and cream for Eagle

8/4/52

All truckster frames to be painted black

12/8/52

Dark blue scooter color changed to light blue

1953

Model 53 Military Airborne introduced

1953

Model 715 Highlander introduced

1953

Model 62A discontinued sometime in 1953

1/21/53

Delete 2-5/8 inch 4 HP engine for Super (Varimatic)

1/21/53

Delete 2-5/8 inch 4 HP engine for Pacemaker and Road King

1/22/53

Eliminated models 66, 68 & 69 trucksters

5/7/53

Model 715 Deluxe Highlander introduced

5/8/53

Model 714 Highlander production ended

5/18/53

New Golf Buggy Introduction

11/20/53

Mud & snow tire available cushman 100 4 ply $13.75

2/5/54

Model 781 Pickup and Model 782 Truckster introduced

3/11/54

End of production of model 64-85 Super

3/11/54

End of production of single speed 762 eagle

6/4/54

New Kids wagon introduced at $16.95

7/23/54

All model 780's to have oil bath air cleaner

5/13/55

New tubular fork eagle introduced for 1955 model year

12/14/55

New 3 inch M9 engine intro (see 2/6/56)

12/14/55

Stop light introduced on all scooters & trucksters

1/11/56

Tail Light socket goes from screws to push on terminals

2/13/56

New M9 engine -3 inch - 7.3 HP at 3800 RPM. Later rated at 8HP

5/16/56

Cream paint discontinued, Brilliant yellow added

8/1/56

Black hand grip replaced with white vinyl

8/1/56

New longer throttle shoe for new grip

8/22/56

Model 67 truckster gone when stocks exhausted

8/27/56

All Eagles get oil bath air cleaner

9/7/56

Eagle model 765-27 introduced for Jr drivers 5 HP

10/16/56

17M71 4HP engine for 50 series discontinued

11/16/56

Cushman sells 1500 model 780 to USPS

1/1/57

Allstate Jetesweep introduced

1/22/57

Cushman designs a model for shrine motor patrol at $443.75

2/20/57

722 Pacemaker "alligator" introduced at $300.00

2/20/57

Model 725 Roadking "alligator" introduced at $335.00

4/25/57

5 HP Junior Dr. models added in Pacemaker and Roadking

7/18/57

Bulletin confirms model 715 Deluxe Highlander discontinued

7/18/57

Model 711-51 introduced with 2-5/8 engine & # 100 tires

8/9/57

Oil bath air cleaners on Pacemaker and Roadking

1/1/58

Allstate 811.40 discontinued

1/1/58

Allstate 811.94301 introduced

1/23/58

Chrome handlebars an option on 765-27 at $5.00

3/14/58

Model 765 1958 Eagle introduced with 3.0" 8 HP M9

3/14/58

Model 765-27 1958 Eagle introduced 2-5/8 in. 4.8 HP

3/15/58

New Eagle transmission, clutch pulley and pulley brake & right side chain drive

3/17/58

1958 model year Pacemaker and Road King announced.

3/17/58

New oval air cleaner introduced, new muffler for Eagle

4/15/58

721 Highlander introduced with 3.8 or 4.8 hp engine

11/17/58

New 1959 models introduced

11/17/58

Cast Iron Super Eagle introduced

11/18/58

Model 725 Pipe frame highlander introduced

11/19/58

12 volt electric introduced & Horn is standard equipment

11/20/58

Model 780 trucksters gets hydraulic brakes

11/21/58

Model 734 Electric truckster introduced

12/3/58

Closeout sale on 1958 models

1958

Model 721 Tubular Highlander introduced

1958

Model 721 Highlander introduced

2/26/59

Eagles can be ordered with primary chain drive

10/19/59

New tubular road king introduced with 8 HP engine

11/25/59

Closeout sale on 1959 models

1960

Allstate Jetsweep discontinued

8/19/60

Trailster introduced at $325.00 list 4.8 HP

9/13/60

Announcement that all sales after 10/1/60 will be 61 models

12/29/60

Cushman appointed nationwide distributor of Vespa

4/3/61

Aluminum OMC Enine introduced in 9 & 18 HP twin

4/4/61

780 Truckster now offered with 18HP engine

4/5/61

Model 735 Golfster introduction

4/6/61

Silver Eagle introduced with OMC Aluminum 9 HP engine

8/10/61

Intake restricting manifold for Jr dirvers introduced

9/8/61

Silver Eagle production suspended because of problems

9/9/61

Cast Iron Eagle reintroduced to fill void

10/13/61

Close out of Pacemaker and Roadking announced

10/1/61

Decision made to end scooter production over next few years

12/5/61

Robert H Ammon and William B. Ammon resign

12/6/61

Cushman becomes a division of OMC instead of a subsidiary

1/18/62

Tooling complete on redesign of Silver Eagle

3/19/62

New Silver Eagles shipping as replacements only

3/20/62

Full production of new SE expected by July1962

7/1/62

Number of teeth on ring gear on OMC engine changed

7/1/62

Silver Eagle expected to be in full production soon

9/19/62

8 HP Cast Iron Eagle discontinued for the second time

3/25/63

New lower prices on Highlanders and 5 HP cast iron eagles

9/3/63

New low price for Trailster model 723

4/7/64

8 HP Highlander discontinued

4/8/64

5 HP Cast Iron Eagle discontinued

8/4/64

Inventory of 5 HP Highlanders exhausted

8/12/65

All trailsters inventory exhausted Only SE remains

2/25/66

Production of Silver Eagle discontinued

2/25/66

Cushman no longer makes scooters. Some SE's available yet