1970 Cushman Truckster

This 1970 Cushman Truckster is a compact light-duty utility pickup powered by a Briggs and Stratton Vanguard V-twin motor paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. It has a reupholstered bench seat, custom dual exhaust stacks, a wood-trimmed cargo area, and hand-painted exterior artwork. Finished in orange with a black vinyl seat, this Truckster is now offered by the seller in Arkansas with an uninstalled set of side doors and a handwritten bill of sale.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

This 1970 Truckster is a small, light-duty three-wheeled pickup with an orange body that features wood trim for the bed planks, side walls, and tailgate of the cargo area. Features include dual exhaust stacks, a newer plexiglass front window, a windshield wiper, dual sideview mirrors, and custom artwork with Popeye cartoon characters painted on the rear-facing portion of the cab.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Triple steel wheels are wrapped in tires with tread remaining.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

Seating consists of a newly reupholstered black vinyl bench. The cab is accessed via diamond plate aluminum side steps and has a color-matched metal dash and a rubber flooring material.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation is limited to a 60-mph speedometer and a five-digit mechanical odometer which reads 6,350 miles.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The Briggs and Stratton Vanguard V-twin motor is rated at 16 horsepower. Power is fed to the rear wheels through a 3-speed manual transmission.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Photos showing the underside are available in the carousel. The seller notes that the master cylinder has been replaced the brakes have been redone.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The sale includes a set of uninstalled doors. The seller has provided a video with a walkaround and a driving demonstration.