For many of my generation, our first experience on two wheels came on something like this Cushman Eagle. They were incredibly popular right after WWII and by the time I came of age they were mostly reduced to ‘beater’ status which meant that 10 year old and a screwdriver couldn’t hurt it much. “If you can make it run, you can ride it” may have been my first mantra.
None of them that I was affiliated with looked anything like this beauty. This fully restored Eagle is a glorious example of a bygone age. It is so far gone that I had problems looking up the specs for this (or any) specific model. This particular bike had tubular forks, a two speed transmission with centrifugal clutch.
If you are interested in reliving your dream childhood, or want an exotic piece of gear for your grandchildren to ride on, you can find this Eagle for sale here on Cycle Trader. Price is listed at $3,850 and the bike is located in Fresno, California.