Oct 21, 2016 · The Salsbury Model 85 is possibly the coolest, most inventive and trend setting of American scooters. It offers great streamlined style, but with its variable speed drive*, remarkable performance as well. The featured Salsbury is a Standard, but a DeLuxe was also produced in …

Salsbury was an American scooter company that began production in 1936. Salsbury was founded by Foster Salsbury, and created the first commercially successful motor scooter, the Motor Glide. Later models included the Aero and Model 85 Imperial Rocket.

The Salsbury draws an amazing amount of attention from people - far more than other scooters and even cars from the same vintage. The conventional wisdom is that Salsbury Motors - Northrop sold 700 to 1000 scooters from 1946 until Salsbury Motors filed for bankruptcy in …

The Super-Scooter Model 85 or the “Imperial Rocket Scooter”, seen here, was designed to entice car owners into considering a scooter for transportation. Historically, scooters and motorcycles had a twist throttle on the handlebars, which Salsbury thought car drivers might be …

Jul 24, 2018 · This 1947 Salsbury Model 85 Scooter is only the second featured on BaT, and is claimed to be a “quite respectable” restoration if not a 100-point job. Blending a CVT transmission, easy-to-use foot pedals and distinct styling, the Model 85 (offered in Standard and DeLuxe trims) was intended to be a legitimate substitute for a car.

Mar 23, 2023 · This 1947 Salsbury Model 85 scooter is finished in red and powered by a 320cc four-stroke single paired with a continuously variable transmission. Equipment includes a brown solo seat, rear storage compartment, kick starter, a rear drum brake, a front chrome bumper, and throttle and brake pedals.

Foster Salsbury was an innovative businessman based in California, and created the world's first commercially viable motor scooter in 1936. This scooter, the Motor Glide, was an instant hit, especially among the celebrities in Hollywood.

May 24, 2021 · This 1947 Salsbury Model 85 is up for auction. A quirky 320cc scooter that looks like a jet-ski for the road.

A Salsbury Model 85 Standard Version with all the Options - Windshield, Windscreen, Rear Bumper, Passenger Seat and Grab Bar

SUPER SALSBURY. A motorscooter ahead of its time. DUBBING THE 1948 Salsbury Model 85 simply another motorscooter is akin to calling Marilyn Monroe just another pretty face. Those voluptuous...