The Cushman Club of America is having its National Meet in Hutchinson, Kansas right now, and we’re well represented with our great friends Steve Lorenz (of Arcadia Cushman) and Carl Mungenast. Carl sent a few photos to me and I thought I would share them with you!
Steve Lorenz's Custom Classic in Z-28 Camaro Colors (it's the orange bike)
Carl noted that the California Scooters were a real bargain with sub-$5K prices…most of the restored Cushmans start at around $13K!
Another photo from Carl shows a custom Cushman with a Ford V6! Carl reports that it runs and drives great, and that the workmanship is top notch. To me, the bike seems like a scooter-sized version of the Boss Hoss (a 1000-lb bike powered by a Chevy V8)! This is pretty cool stuff…
A Ford V6-powered Cushman!
Here’s another custom Cushman photographed by Carl at the National Meet…it’s diesel powered!
A diesel-powered Cushman!
Take a look at how neatly the owner installed this diesel engine!
A diesel Cushman...captured by Carl!
As Carl said, motorheads know no bounds….check out the specifications on this bike…
Only 6 horsepower, but look at the torque!
At $4400, that bike looks like a steal, but where would you go for service? All kidding aside, it is very, very cool. And no, there are no plans for a diesel-powered California Scooter.
Carl, thanks very much!
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