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1949 Globester
 "World-Famous Name in Scooters for Many Years"

Specifications

  • New Streamlined design

  • Tear-drop body

  • One-piece cast aluminum frame

  • Spring suspended foam rubber and hair cushion for extra comfort

  • Easy-starting 4-cycle Continental engine

  • Maximatic torque converter

  • Easy-riding pneumatic tires

  • Two-horsepower motor

  • Up to 35 mph, 95 mpg

Globester:

Here is the August 1949 Mechanics Illustrated page on which the above image appeared:

Here's one still in existence:


Image and specs: http://www.mikeybike.com/globesteryel.html

1958 ad, after Hi-Lo purchased the line. $229 MSRP!