1948 Salsbury Model 85 motorcycle
318 cc 13 hp top speed 70 mph In 1936 financiaer E Foster Salsbury and inventor Austin Elmore teamed up to create a new kind of vehicle for America s Great Depression economy setting the standards for all subsequent American scooters The scooters featured a ste through chassis small engine near the rear wheel protective bodywork and a variable speed automatic transmission In 1936 Salisbury was acquired by Northrup Aviation whose influence on the Model 85 is seen in the jet age bodywork and aircraft type front suspension Other features include cruise control a parking brake and enclosed luggage compartment and a hidden spare tire
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License: Licensed
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