JCPenney Pinto Butterbean

The JCPenney Pinto moped is a rare and unique vehicle that was sold by the JCPenney department store chain in the 1970s. JCPenney designed it to be an affordable and efficient mode of transportation, with a price tag of around $200. The Pinto moped was produced by the Puch company in Austria and was marketed towards students, commuters, and other individuals who needed a reliable and easy-to-use vehicle.

One of the most distinctive features of the JCPenney Pinto moped is its design. It’s a sleek and compact body, with a step-through frame. The moped has a small engine and a single-speed transmission, making it easy to operate and maintain.

Mods

E50 single-speed engine. He upgraded the exhaust. Appearance mods: Bullet headlight with speedo and headlight arms. The stock headlight is a shallow bucket with no speedo. Taller ape hanger-style handlebars with new grips and bar end mirrors. He changed the stock seat for a slammed chopper-style seat, and some new chrome rear shocks. Folding pedals are one of my favorite mods to do to any moped. LED taillight under the seat. A chopped rear fender. I love all the polished chrome on the bike. The rear rack delete is the last of the mods I can see.

JCPenney moped models:

JCPenney Pinto: Pinto models are the top trim level. All Pintos have a chromed tank, a 40mph speedometer, and stainless steel fenders.
JCPenney Swinger: The Swinger was the lower-cost model

Here are some key points about the JC Penney Pinto and Pinto 2 mopeds:

Design: Both mopeds have a similar design, the Pinto came in yellow or red color. The Pinto 2 came in black or silver colors.
Engine: Both mopeds have the E50 Puch engine.
Wheels: The Pinto 2 has Grimeca snowflake wheels, while the Pinto has spoke wheels.
Seat: The Pinto 2 has a longer solo seat, while the Pinto has a standard smaller moped seat