Its a murray Missile, in excellent condition, has the headlight tank. Is original except the tires and the tank and chainguard have been repainted. Was originally a metallic gold with white trim, red trim on fenders. Fenders were painted to … Continue reading
Restored in 1995 is this flamboyant red 1961 Columbia “Thunderbolt” 26 inch middleweight bike with horn-tank, dual headlites and dual rear reflector rack. tires are Kelly Springfield “Sure Stop” 26 x 1.75. Has optional period Stewart Warner Cadet speedo and … Continue reading
All original JC Higgins/Sears bike except for the chain guard. Even “sears” tires are in good condition! 24 inch wheels. The headlight is an NOS accessory. I think it’s maybe missing the chrome bars going from the center front wheel … Continue reading
The Jaguar was top-of-the line for Schwinn middleweights in 1962. When fully equipped with a three-speed hub, like this Radiant Red example (same “candy red” color Schwinn later called Flamboyant Red), they were spendy. The Jaguar, with it’s rear “crutch … Continue reading
This Typhoon is somewhat unusual due to its Radiant Coppertone paint, and the 3-speed Sturmey-Archer hub. The 3-speeds often appeared on Jaguars, Corvettes, and Tigers, but only rarely on Typhoons. Also, most mens middleweights of the era were Flamboyant Red, … Continue reading
Original as found in barn sale near Amish community (Grabill Indiana) Not sure of the date but i have not found a photo of a Missile that is not all Red. This bicycle is two tone Black frame with red … Continue reading
These are before and after shots of my sons tiger ,it is painted brilliant blue with lots of chrome. The S-7 rims with proper Westwind S-7 white walls help it roll along. The rat fink seat and handle bar grips … Continue reading
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Chrome model, missing tank. Entry Submitted by Joe Pettis … Continue reading
Red Fleet Wing, built by Murray. Entry Submitted by Joe Pettis … Continue reading