Cushmans at bargain basement prices.

This is the model 53 Cushman Airborne scooter. The war ended and unused military vehicles of all kinds found their way into the civilian market. The only springs on this scooter were under the seat, but the big soft airplane tires gave it an acceptable ride. You can see the transmission just below the gas tank and the engine under the seat. That seat was steel covered with real leather.

Probably manufactured about 1944.