Born to Be Mild -- Peppy Little Cushman Scooters Capture Collector's Heart
The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › January 05, 2009
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When Mike Cianciola describes the freedom of the open road, he's not talking about riding a Harley-Davidson or even a Honda. Rather, his cycle of choice is a lost piece of Americana, which among collectors and mechanics has become a symbol of fellowship.
Cianciola, 52, a maintenance mechanic for Shelby County Juvenile Court, has devoted most of his life to collecting, restoring and riding Cushman motor scooters, a World War II era precursor to modern motorcycles.See the full content of this document
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Born to Be Mild -- Peppy Little Cushman Scooters Capture Collector's Heart
A small Cushman museum in the form of an aluminum storage unit houses Cianciola's collection of 16 scooters behind the North Memphis home he shares with his collie puppy, Rocky.
"This has been a good hobby and I thank m...See the full content of this document
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