1963 Murray Meteor Flite – Custom
Purchased for $35 at auction. The bike was a barn-bike that had a mish-mash of parts and was in need of TLC. The completed project was a Mother’s Day 2012 present for my wife.
Tagged: Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
1947 J.C. Higgins
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...
1938-1941 Sears Collegiate (Elgin)
Sears “Collegiate”, not to be confused with the Schwinn by the same name. This was a lower-priced model sold by Sears, which did not carry the usual “Elgin” badge held by the rest of...
1953 Sears J.C. Higgins Colorflow
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...
1950 Mercury Super Deluxe Fleetline
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...
1955 Western Flyer X-53 Super Deluxe
The Western Flyer X-53 Super was the top of the line bicycle sold through the Western Auto store chain which does not exist today. This bicycle was built by Murray Ohio Mfg. Co. for...
Late 1940’s J.C. Higgins
This late 1940’s Sears J.C. Higgins ladies bicycle looks a lot like the pre-war models with its skirt guard and paint details. Even the badge has a similar design to the pre-war Elgin. Made...
1968 Murray F1 Eliminator
This Murray F1 Eliminator muscle bike is a true survivor! In a rare color, this bike would stand out in any collection. Murray did a good job coming up with a design that was...
