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I am trying to find out the value of a 1987 Coca Cola Classic Cruiser? It is still in the original box. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, Louise
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I bought a bike at an auction recently it is unrideable and worn out, but it has springs on the front axle and a place to insert a key to lock up the steering of the bike to pevent a theft. I do not know bicycle terminology, but if any one can tell me what else may be important to identify the bike I would appreciate it.
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Sounds like a Schwinn with a locking fork
springer. Does it have a horntank? Could be worth some
big bucks in parts alone. For terminology, go to the vintage bike
Glossary on this web site.
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I am looking to sell an early '70s ('71 or '72 I think) Raleigh Professional, but need an approximate value. All of the components are Campy Nuovo Record including brakes, derailleurs, head set, hubs, pedals, and crank. The frame (24.5") is Reynolds 531 and the drops outs are Campy. Everything except the rims is in good to very good condition. The rims are fair. Any help in assigning a value would be helpful.
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i have 2 schwinns one is a
racer boys bike with a
3sp sturmey archer england rear hub
and the other is a traveler automatic
2sp girls what are they worth
thanks
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How much does an origional 63' Stingray for?gray
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Call Bicycle Classics in Needham, MA and ask Michael. In fact, he would probably be interested in buying it.
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Hello, I just picked up this bike and was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it. The badge on it says "Jim Brown Stores Inc." It has a skip tooth sprocket and a horn inside the tank. The serial number is F90941 marked under the crank. Tire size is 26x2.125 The horn is in good shape but the inside holder for it and the batteries is shot. Is there anyplace I can get a replacement piece? A picture can be viewed at; http://aw-images.com/aw/terminal99/BK-combo.jpg I have been told that this is possibily a Roadmaster made by Cleveland Welding.
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Tommy,i really doubt that it`s an original grey `63.One reason is that the only grey Sting-Ray was the Grey-Ghost.And another reason is that Sting-Rays weren`t produced until `64.
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Tommy,i really doubt that it`s an original grey `63.One reason is that the only grey Sting-Ray was the Grey-Ghost.And another reason is that Sting-Rays weren`t produced until `64.
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Still looking for information on Dating my Columbia Five Star American. The frame is an english roadster type. The bike is black with peaked fenders and gold writing on the chain guard. The tires are 1X3/8--I misidentified them in an earlier message. The bike has a "3 or 4 speed" hub. The bike also has chrome rack over the rear fender. The serial number is R832971. I would appreciate any information regarding the manufacturing date of this bike.
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Still looking for information on Dating my Columbia Five Star American. The frame is an english roadster type. The bike is black with peaked fenders and gold writing on the chain guard. The tires are 1X3/8--I misidentified them in an earlier message. The bike has a "3 or 4 speed" hub. The bike also has chrome rack over the rear fender. The serial number is R832971. I would appreciate any information regarding the manufacturing date of this bike.
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I have a 50'ish j.c. higgins bike wondering what it might be worth?
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The "3 or 4 speed hub" sounds like it might
be a Sturmey-Archer hub? If it is, look for a 2 digit date code
and model designation on the rear hub.
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More info Pleeeeze! Tire size? Male or
Female frame? Original or repainted?
Extra features: (lights, racks, tanks, etc)???????
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I recently accquired a 1939 Eligin Twin 60. It is in good condition, saya 6 on a scale of 1-10. It is missing the headlight & speedometer. There are alum. fenders & some of the chrome was painted over w/ silver paint. Paint (red) has chips and some fading. There is a conventional stem & painted chaingaurd. Seat is in fair condition. I am not looking to sell the bike, just interested in an approx. value. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
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I recently bought a Huffy Camero at a thrift store, and I'd like to know what it's worth. It's in excellent condition. The frame is sturdy and unbent. The purplle and white paint shows little wear. The headlight works. Even the purple glitter handle bars are in perfect condition. The only flaws are some of the chrome paint has rusted off, the tires could use new treads, and the seat is worn and may not be original. If you have any info about this bike, please let me know.
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I recently bought 2 aluminum frame Montgomery-Ward bicycles. I believe one is a 1935 because the patent # is 1,998,994 which was issued that year. The seats are in poor condition and the chrome needs to be replated. The other one appears to be slightly newer and has holes apparently for decoration in the brackets where the frame tubes fit in. The 1935 model is missing the fenders. Does anyone know their approximate worth? Do these bikes has a medel name? Thanks.
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I have an origional January 63'Stingray. It's Schwinn Green.It's one of the first 500 made.How is it worth.
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I have a 26" 1987 Western Flyer 10 speed All original. Is it worth anything?
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Is a 1980 Columbia womans 10 speed raceing Bike worth Fixing up?
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If it has some sentimental value to you or to someone important in your life, then by all means fix it up. If you are fixing it up to sell for a profit or save for an investment, don't bother. It's too new to be worth anything in this decade and it's a women's frame. Those are two big negatives in today's market for vintage bicycles.
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Where can I find a Repro Chrome Speedometer?
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I've pared my collection down to 4 bikes now. Sold everything else
in the past few years. I've been collecting and fussing with bikes since the early 1950s.
Here's what I have learned: 1) Prices keep going up at a faster pace than inflation or stocks.
This all applies to the US market, but the general trend is always up. There are dips sometimes, and that is when I've
done my best buying. There have been times when the economy is in the crapper but people still spend money on bikes, like during
the energy crisis (twice) in the 1970s. People were pulling bikes out of the trash and riding them and selling them and it
was almost like a black market in used bikes and parts. 2) Separate your purchases into two categories: a) bikes you want to keep (you like
the style, you had one as a kid, you were jealeuos of a kid who had one, etc. and b) bikes to buy and sell to make money to buy the bikes
in category 'a'. CONTINUED..
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For the bikes in category 'b' (the ones to turn over and make money on),
you can't fall in love with them. You bought them with the intention of turning them
over at a profit. If you get an offer close to your asking price, sell the bike and use
the proceedes.
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Don't buy junk. Never buy a bike that has
been repainted (sorry folks!). Bicycle collecting is like
coin or stamp collecting. The scratches tell a story. You wouldn't clean the patina off an
old coin would you? A repaint will never be right. It's hard to match original colors and
even if you could you wouldn't be able to age it properly. And what are you going to do
when the new paint job gets a ding in it? Of course there are exeptions to every rule.
If you find an old rust Black Panther for $10 at a tag sale, buy it and repaint it. Just don't
expeect to get the same price an original would go for.
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I'm looking for a Schwinn Little Debbie , any help with possible sites and/or contacts would be appreciated
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I have a JC Higgins bicycle and I am trying to find out how much it worth and if anyone wants to buy it or knows someone that wants to buy it. It has the original paint, girls bike, looks like 27" tires, basket on front, horn, headlight and rear rack over back tire. It is in pretty good shape but it looks like the tires have been recently replaced. Please can anyone help me?
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I have a Lime green 1963 Schwinn Stingray Delux.This bike Has afat bannana seat and very wide handdle bars and an original rear Knobbie. It was one of the first 500 deluxes made for 1963.Someone please tell me how much it could be worth. Thank You!!!!! e
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I was given 3 bikes that NASA used during the space program [ they have NASA dept. tags on them]. What I would like to know is how old they are and a price range.
Murry 26" male "skybolt", original paint, some rust, seats bad, baskets on front
M3 5010 S# 771092
M3 5010 S# 771672
Mohawk "Nassau" 26", 3 speed touring, very clean, no seat, male, basket on front
Any info would help.
Thanks Larry
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I have 2 girls 26 in. chrome and metallic blue Spaceliners. I think one is a '59 and the other might be a '64. The '59 has a strange closepin like shock on the front wheel. The '64 doesn't have any shocks. Both have tanks with lights and possibly horns (they're both broken) and way cool chain guards. They are both in real nice condition, only one dime sized rust spot on the '64. They are both very much rideable. The '64 has original tires, but I'll probably replace them since I ride the bike and don't like to get flats. What might they be worth? I paid $200 for the '59 and $115 for the '64. I'm not looking to sell them. I just would like to know if anyone out there thinks I got a deal.
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Sear Spaceliners are rapidly increasing in value so your investment was a good one in my opinion.
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Thanks JimB. Does anyone know if they came in red metallic as well as the blue? Where is a good place to look for old sears catalogs? Any info mucho appreciated.
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I just thought of an idea. It doesn't answer your questions, but it may be worth a try. Make a list of what you need for your Sear Spaceliners, go to Sears, and try to order the parts. There is a chance they may still have them in their spare parts warehouse. I read about someone who found a special offer postcard from the 1950's for free Norman Rockwell prints in an old magazine. Just for fun, they filled it out, put a stamp on it, and mailed it in. To their surprise, they received a set of original Norman Rockwell prints as the card promised. The prints were worth well over $1000 each after 40 years. Of all the companies in the world, Sears is the one that might still have parts for your bike in some obscure, dusty parts bin.
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Patricia, you got a very good deal on your
PAIR of Spaceliners. Lucky girl, you! And JimB - cool story!
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Jim B, thats an interesting idea. I'll give it a shot. Kath, thanks for the reply. I feel justified. Incidentally, I had my eye on the '59 for about a year and a half. I knew it was for sale but I had a really hard time tracking down the owner. I finally got it from him about 6 months ago (he got it at Memory Lane). I got the '64 last sunday at a flea market. The bike gods have smiled upon me!
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Steve to find out what the 63 stingray is worth I need to know if its a boys or girls , condition of chrome, condition of paint, how many chips and are the tires origional. Thanks Dave. I am always intrested in buying any Schwinn Stingray from 63 to 74
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I have a STELBER Deluxe Jet Streak. Blue 20'' boys bike the gas tank has a graphic of a Jet on it. The handelbars have Red hand protectors on them that kinda look like captian americas deflector? I dont know when this was made or worth its in really nice condition, all origional. can anybody help me?
Thanks Dave Dalessandro
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have an ladies american flyer rollfast 26 inch, tire size 2.125,original paint in good condition rims are painted same ,gas tank horn,light on front fender, front fender flared,rear fender has holes along both sides with strings running to common point on frame was told it wasit was a skirt deflector,rack over rear fender, kickstand flips over rear tire,has skip tooth sprocket, new departure model D brake, leather seat with springs made by troxel,
any info or ideals about price
thanks dan
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There were no 1959 Spaceliners. The top model that year was a Flightliner...and THAT would not have been a Sears, since the name "J.C.Higgins" was still being used. Also, Spaceliners came in (depending upon the year) flambouyant blue or aquamarine for girls only and flambouyant red for boys models only.There were also different trim levels for Spaceliners. SOme had spring forks, others did not. Some had horns...others did not. Some had wite painted trim...others had full chrome. http://members.aol.com/oldbicycle
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I have a Pre War Mercury bicycle. It has
a long tank with a tool box lid. It's almost complete
except for the lights or speedometer on the handle bar.
The bikes chrome has some surface rust,can anybody tell me what it's worth?
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Ok, I have a Schwinn Spitfire Deluxe that is in pretty good condition. It's a male's build. It's the original paintjob (medium blue) that is also in pretty good condition (a few nicks in it here and there). The seat is the original 2-toned blue and white seat. That's in ok condition; the white is starting to wear off. This bike is my baby and my pride and joy. But I'm sitting here wondering it's worth. Could anybody tell me?
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I have a 1960 Schwinn Jaguar Mark IV with a tank. Very good condition. What is it worth?
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I'm trying to find info on my 1964 Chrome Mattel Bike with rear suspension,looks like a motorcycle has tail pipes motorcycle type seat wide rims.I have talked to several people who remember them as kids ,but not much info on them now .Does any one else have one of these strange bikes ?
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I'm trying to find info on my 1964 Chrome Mattel Bike with rear suspension,looks like a motorcycle has tail pipes motorcycle type seat wide rims.I have talked to several people who remember them as kids ,but not much info on them now .Does any one else have one of these strange bikes ?
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would like to find info on and parts for same .were do I look?Need seat and one pedal also looks like it had a pump but is gone help thanks
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Dos anyone know where I can purchase a Hopalong Cassidy bike? Thanks...Dave
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Last summer we acquired a bike @ a flea market. It is a Grape Krate, everything looks original including tires, of course it is a boys, the seat has silver metallic with purple offset stripe. All decals and paint look original, as well as 5-speed shifter knob and brakes. The handle bars are original along with grips, pedals, and rear slick. Someone told us that this was a '68, then someone else told us it was an after-market reproduction. Can anyone tell us how much it is worth?
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From what I remeber reading, there were only one of two original Grape Krates made. If yours is original, it's probably worth quite a lot of money. I would suggest that you ask you question in the Stingray note instead of this one. They're the experts on Krates.
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i just bought a raleigh folder serial #nc4006374. how much is this bike worth? the other info on the bike reads uk reg. id design z 931.741 any info would be appreciated. thanks chris
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I have just acquired a Firestone Cruiser from a family member. It has an original 1957 bicycle lisence plate from Laramie Wyoming. The red paint is worn, seat is worn, chrome is too. I am looking for information such as, price as is, should I refurbish it, where can I find specific information on Firestone Cruisers?
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I am trying to find out the value of a
1954 Schwinn Deluxe Racer. I can't find
any info on the web. I hope this will
help -Tire size (26 x 1&3/8)
Male frame
Original paint-yes
Seat condition-good
Paint condition-poor
Extra features: none that I know of
brake - disk cable-operated brake, front & back
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks, Lance
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Yes, restore it. I'd need more info but
it could be worth some good money. Answer the questions at the top of the page
and I'll take a shot at it (tire size, etc)
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I've seen them selling for $125 - $250
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Whatever it is, if you like it, buy it. If you buy it, RIDE IT!
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I have purchased one for about 3800.oo. What do you think of the long-term value of this limited reproduction. I have also purchased a Schwinn Green Phantom and have recently noticed that the phantoms are slipping in price on the open market. Are reproductions poor investments?
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Sounds like you may be feeling a bit of "buyer's remorse". Well, don't worry.
There are a number of things that will determine what type of investment you have made. There was some discussion on
this very topic about a month ago under the "Balloon Tire" discussion topic..... First, how long is the timeframe you are looking at?
If it is 10 years, and Schwinn pumps out another 10,000 "limited edition" Phantoms, and they make another 10,000 Spacelanders, then you probably
won't get much of a return. At 15 or 20 years under those conditions, things look better. But if Schwinn truly does limit production, and Bowden doesn't pump out
a lot of bikes, you'll do fine in 10 years. There are a lot of other factors, too. Are you going to ride them? Hang them up somewhere? Keep them in the box? If you keep them in the
box for 10 years, they'll be worth more. But if you assemble and ride occasionally, and polish and enjoy the bikes, you might not get
that much $$ in the end, but you will have gotten your money's worth through the many hours of just enjoying the bike. How can you put a price on that? Also, riding around on a unique bike, you'll meet
a bunch of interesting folks and get a good feeling that just cannot be measured in bux.
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I'm not sure when companies started to 'repop' bikes in a big way, but
the earliest I know of was the Columbia RX, around 1987. How have the prices of those gone? What did they sell for originally and what do they
sell for today?
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Is anyone involved in Evans bikes. I am trying
to get some info on mine. Please RSVP!!
Thanks.
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What is a 1977 Schwinn Ladies 5 speed suburban in near mint condition or a SOLID 9+ Dark green with gold pinstripe+ excellent chrome?
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I have a Miami Hudson Racer,am told it's 1903.Does anyone have any rough idea of value,complete and unrestored?Also,1893 24"Crescent boy's bike? Have a Peerless boy's bike complete,probably 1915 ish,complete but painted over a long time ago.Any ideas????
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I was doing some shopping for a turn-of-the-century bike this past summer. I found that pre-1897 safeties (looks like bikes made today) are generally well made, collectable, and worth $500+ unrestored. In 1896-97 the department stores started entering the market, so you have to watch the quality. Those bikes go for $200-1500 unrestored depending on condition, original quality, and completeness. Indian, Columbia, Iver Johnson and some other big name brands are worth more. Features like shaft drive (chainless), fancy suspension designs, fancy paint & pinstriping, etc will increase the value as well. There were a lot of bikes made in the 1890-1910 bicycle boom years due to the fact that adults used these bikes for mobility as well as entertainment. Velodromes (oval indoor racetracks) were built in major cities and six day, 24 hours a day races with associated betting was very popular. After 1910, people in the US began losing interest in bicycles as commuting vehicles and began concentrating on motorcycles and the new 'horseless carriages'. In the 1920's, bicycles began looking more like motorcycles of the period without engines. To summarize, turn-of-the-century bicycles are worth at least $200 for the worst basket case and could be worth thousands depending on rareity, desireability, interesting features, and condition.
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Repros I can think of: 1-Columbia, mentioned above 2-Schwinn Phantoms 3-Bowden Spacelander 4-New Roadmaster by Brunswick
5-Harley-Davidson by (??)
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I HAVE A 1963 SCHWINN STINGRAY DELUX BOYS BIKE LIME GREEN WITH FAT SEAT AND KNOBIE REAR TIER ALL ORIGINAL. IT IS ONE OF THE FIRST 500 MADE. WHAT IT IS IT WORTH?
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Recently my uncle gave me a Goodyear Hi Way Patrol
bike in original condition. It has rust but is all original.
It has a odd springer front end. He told me it is from
the 30's. I can't find a picture of it. It does not have a tank
or front head light. Do you know what year this might be or what the value
is? The front sprocket is not a skip tooth. I thought if
is very collectable I will have it professionally restored.
The paint is pretty far gone. The tires are original "lightning"
tires with two indian heads on each. They are in good condition.
Thanks for any info you may have, Ken W.
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William, your bike is a 1964 Mattel Stalion. there not seen every day hang on to it.