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 | Brochure (1949, Mercury) - Mercury bicycle brochure. Mercury was the in-house brand name of the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. |
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 | Deluxe (1936-38, Belknap) - Chuck Larcom's Murray built Belknap is this months "Bicycle of the Month". When Chuck brought this bike to me, it was a very VERY rusty bike! Just on the borderline of not worth saving, but after many hours of hard work the bike is finished. The paint scheme has been accurately duplicated from the original. The darts on the frame are pinned in ... |
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 | Derby (1938-40, Derby) - I just purchased this prewar 1930's Murray built "Derby" bicycle. It was repainted years ago and has a few incorrect parts. I'm not an expert on this particular make or model so if anyone can help me with correct parts and information on this prewar bicycle I'd really appreciate it. Please forward all emails to drzira40@msn.com Entry Submitted by E... |
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 | Firestone (1940, Firestone) - Rare Firestone built by Murray Ohio. We are now aware of 5 bicycle manufacturers who made bicycles for Firestone. They are, Huffman, Colson, Murray Ohio, H.P. Snyder and for a very brief time, Cleveland Welding Co. H.P. Snyder only made Firestone bicycles for a short time in the late 50's. |
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 | Fleet Wing (1960's) - Red Fleet Wing just purchased: seeking info. Entry Submitted by Joe Pettis |
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 | Flightliner (1960's, JC Higgins) - As we entered the 60's we also entered the "Space Age" and so too did the styling of our bicycles. The JC Higgins Flightliner gives us a glimpse of what to expect out of early 60's bicycles. This bike features lighted horn tank, springer fork, rear carrier with tail light, and chrome fenders. |
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 | Flightliner (1960's, Sears) - This Sears Flightliner bicycle was one level down from the Spaceliner offered by Sears this year. For the 1964 model year, Sears dropped the name J.C. Higgins from their bicycle line, labeling them simply with the Sears name. |
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 | Golden Flyer (1959, Western Flyer) - This rare 1959 Western Flyer "Golden Flyer" marked the 50'th aniversary for the Western Auto Supply chain of stores. Notice the special gold textured fabric seat, dual head lamps, chrome tank, chrome fenders, whitwalls, tail light and spring fork. Very few examples of this bike remain today, and even fewer as nice as this. This bike has not been ... |
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 | Goodyear Window Display (1937, Mercury) - Goodyear store window with 1937 Goodyear Hi-Way Patrol bicycle. Bike is similar to the Mercury model. Many people simply call this bike a Mercury regardless of which badge it has. |
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 | Ladies Bicycle (1940's, Western Flyer) - ALthough this appears to be primarily a Western flyer, there are definitly some mixed parts, it is very similar to a 1939 and 1955 Murray (Mercury) Aeroflyte Entry Submitted by John Standish |
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 | Mens base model (1942, Elgin) - War time bike from Sears.Original paint including handle bars,stencil headbadge and reflective striped fenders. Murray Ohio built basic rider with only a trip meter option. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1949, J.C. Higgins) - This fine example of an original, un-restored 1949 J.C. Higgins Color Flow belongs to Rick Collier. This deluxe bike features the "Batwing" dual headlight that was exclusive to J.C. Higgins bikes, sold at Sears stores. Also notice the "Beehive" springer fork. The black paint with blue and red accents look great! |
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 | Mercury (1936-38, Mercury) - This Mercury features the light pod which housed a single light(some housed dual lights), also features tool box tank which allows access to the batteries. Fenders have chrome tips that are unique to the Mercury line and can be found on the top and bottom of the front fender and the bottom of the rear fender incorporated into the reflector. |
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 | Model 100 (1954, J.C. Higgins) - This is a rare J.C. Higgins 100. Features Silver paint, chrome tank, rims, fenders, headlight, beehive springer, All State white wall tires, and rear carrier. |
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 | Twin Bar 4 star (Elgin) - This Elgin Twin-Bar features the unusual frame design that had a spring cushioned feel to it due to the fact that there was no seat tube. This 4-Star model features a cast metal ornament on the head tube that holds twin Delta torpedo headlights. |
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 | Western Auto Red Tag Sale catalog (1940) - This scanned page from a 1940 Western Auto Supply catalog shows a wide variety of Western Flyer bicycles that were available. In the lineup are a Huffman built men's bicycle with streamline 3 rib tank, Huffman built ladies model with tank, Murray built Mercury with lights built into the tank, Huffman built mens bicycle with spring suspension fork l... |
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 | X-53 (1958, Western Flyer) - This is a completely original bike that epitomizes the styling of the 1950's. Features include chrome fenders, dual spring fork, Davis Deluxe white wall tires, and Delta headlight. |
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