This early post-WW2 Sears bicycle was one of those that throws off new collectors. It features rear facing drop-outs and drop-stand “ears” that are usually associated with pre-ww2 bicycles. This bike however, was made after the war. It is a … Continue reading
I found this bike several years ago, and as far as I know, it all original except red clay tires. They look really good against the faded red paint, so I left them on there. The horn and light still … Continue reading
1953 Huffy Dial a ride. Nice original un-restored bike with original paint. Even the tires are original Goodyear “G3” whitewalls! Notice how the fork has an adjustable tension knob. You could dial in the stiffness of the front fork! … Continue reading
1947 Columbia Westfield Compax Paratrooper folding compact bicycle. Nice completely original bike. Hard to find the balloon tire ones. … Continue reading
1946 Schwinn B-6 Autocycle in nice original Maroon and White paint. Henderson badge, Persons deluxe pedals, drop center rims, Mesinger B-1 saddle and 1946 only tapered kickstand. Very nice rare year original paint bicycle. … Continue reading
Here is an almost daily driver with LOTS of fatigued original paint, incorrect parts here and there (Roadmaster rear carrier.., pedals..etc. thanks Carl…but it fits looks nice?). Found a tank (thanks Jerry..”ouch” on price..) that matched perfect/correct for the bike … Continue reading
Here is one of my favourite 50’s bicycles. It has everything I like. Jewelled “Buick” style portholes, twin striped fenders, beehive springer, Batwing light, cool dual twin exhaust jet style rear carrier with MORE red jewels!! This example is one … Continue reading
This bike is also an older restoration ( see my 1941 Elgin Twin Bar, also all hand striped/logo’d) bought from Larry at Memory Lane/mailed to me about 25 years ago unestored. I chose to go with the painted fenders ( … Continue reading
1949 Shelby boys bicycle in very nice original 2 tone green paint. Nice chrome chainguard, chrome Shelby script front fenderlight and chrome rear carrier rack. … Continue reading
This is a fully restored Schwinn DX model D 97XE-6 with the plane and train headbadge as shown in the 1946 Schwinn catalogue. There are some missing parts on this bike when i started it. It took me a year … Continue reading