1960 Carlton (headbadge) Carlton headbadge. Year Unknown.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
1960 New Hudson (headbadge)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
1901 - 1910 Harley-Davidson (Replica)
Saturday, December 25, 2010
1901 - 1910 Harley-Davidson (replica)
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
1947 Whizzer (Schwinn)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
1931 - 1940 Elgin 4 Star
Friday, December 17, 2010
1931 - 1940 Elgin 4 Star
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
1959 Firestone 500
1959 Firestone 500 Firestone 500... Anyone know what year this one is???? It~s not the 60~s model, the design clearly pre-dates that. Also the nameplate bears Firestone, and Firestone only (unlike ALL other models that were produced by other companies endorsed by Firestone). Also NO WHERE on the bike does it mention ANY other maker such as Huffy, Colson, Monark, Murray, HP Snyder, Cleveland Welding or Werne Auto. There is a painted emblem that reads, ARCO DIV. AMERICAN MARIETTA. I~m at a loss. All 500~s I~ve seen are from the 60~s This bike came from the original owner (paid only 30 bucks),he says he bought it for his wife in the 40~s and possibly 50~s. If anyone has any info on this beauty email me at squeakybeats25@hotmail.com
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
1984 Trek 510
Monday, December 13, 2010
Peugeot Mixte
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
1982 Trek 660
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
1971 Schwinn Advertising
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
1984 Huffy Aerowind
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback
Friday, December 3, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
1948 Spiegel Airman
1948 Spiegel Airman I purchased this Spiegel Airman used in 1949. Model # 51T2577, Serial # A 052882. These numbers located on the bottom of crank housing. Tire size 26 x 2.125. Coaster brake is New Departure model D. Dual coil springers and Serial # fit into the Monark Super Deluxe realm. I?m assuming that Monark built this bike for Spiegel probably in 1948. Color is Maroon with Crème trim. Rear carrier disappeared years ago. Paint is in bad shape. The back ¼ of the front fender and the top most part of the rear fender is total rust. Chrome on wheels might possibly be saved but chrome on the gooseneck and 1/3 of the handlebar is totally gone. The main fork was replaced in the early 60?s but never finish painted. The seat has one rub thru but probably acceptable. I can?t tell if the trim is silk screened or just painted. It sure doesn?t look like decals. Because of the condition of paint and chrome I?m considering restoring. Would that be a dumb move? My E-mail is rkelly26@frontiernet.net