In the early 1900s, small towns and farms in America were far from the centers of commerce and the idea of mail-order shopping was essential. Large catalog retailers offered shoppers the advantage of mailing or calling in an order– anything from clothing and small appliances to farm tractors and pre-fabricated houses. Motor-scooters were available by mail before World War II through “Popular Mechanics,” but when Gambles stores began selling them in 1946, mail-order motorscooters took on a whole new meaning. Thousands were sold through catalogs by Gambles, Montgomery Ward, and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Sears began offering Cushman scooters under the name brand “Allstate” in their catalogue in 1951 and, in 1961, began carrying Puch scooters. This model you see here is a Puch d50. In 1963, Sears dropped all scooters from their catalog.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Steyr-Daimler-Puch, A.G.
Country of Origin: Austria
Engine: 60cc, one cylinder, 2 stroke
Transmission: 3 speed
Top Speed: 43 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1957-68
Number Produced: _____
Original Cost: ____
A Note About the Display of Our Collection
Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.