1917 MIAMI PREWAR ANTIQUE BICYCLE FLYING MERKEL RACYCLE MOTOBIKE ELGIN OLDS HB

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1917 MIAMI PREWAR ANTIQUE BICYCLE FLYING MERKEL RACYCLE MOTOBIKE ELGIN OLDS HB
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HERE IS ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING BIKES I HAVE EVER OFFERED WHICH WAS RECENTLY REMOVED FROM 50+ YEARS OF UNDISCOVERED STORAGE!
Here is an original teens possibly earlier (teens, turn of the century?) men's "motobike" bicycle with 28" wheels. This baby is OLD! The previous owner BELIEVES this bike was new around 1917.  (serial number appears to be B6717? and is stamped on the bottom of the cranks housing)  I had a couple guys that know these earlier bikes look at it. Judging by some of the components, (sprocket etc) the consensus BELIEVE this to be a Miami built bicycle. (see pics and be your own judge) We did a little work to remove some of the surface rust. The bike originally looked more of an orange color. (now looks more of a red and white 2-tone)
*This bike has a cool original paint (whats left of it) mens frame, truss rod forks, unusual added BRASS "OLDSMOBILE" head badge,  (Im thinking this was something from a car because it says Engine on it. The head badges always seem to be missing from bikes from this era) cool antique cruiser handlebars, (check out the factory hole for a lighting wire?) unique neck/stem, 1 hand grip, awesome long spring seat, Skiptooth chain and sprockets,  full fenders,  rear fender mounted dropstand clip/hanger, interesting pedals, cool prewar style rear dropouts, DROPSTAND rear kickstand, and MORE! Check out the included OLD basket mounted to the handlebars! (yes its included but will ship along with the handlebars in a separate package)   Good luck ever finding another bike like it! For the prewar-totc collector who thought they had them all!
*THIS BIKE was recently removed from VERY LONG TERM STORAGE! This one has not seen the light of day in 50-75+ years! This one has NOT been owned by collectors. It is a real deal undiscovered Wisconsin "Barn Find" and cannot wait to be enjoyed once again! This is a rare opportunity to own a VERY unusual antique bicycle!
*These bikes a very cool and are a super RARE find in ANY condition these days! Have you ever heard of the World War 2 Scrap Drives? Basically the government collected up anything that was made of metal to help out with the war efforts. It gave communities a great sense of pride to donate ANY extra pots, pans, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, etc to help produce items for the war effort. If people had 2 pans and only really needed one, they would give up the extra. So, this era of motorbikes were almost 20-30+ years old at the time. They were simply considered used bicycles then so very few of them survived. I am really happy that this one did!
*The bike is an original SINGLE SPEED with coaster brakes. (pedal slightly backwards to stop the bike) Has 28" "wood clad" wheels with a skiptooth hub!
*DIMENSIONS The stand over height is approx 30 1/4". The distance from the floor to the top of the seat post clamp is approx 30 3/4". The distance from the center of the crank to the top of the seat post clamp is approx 21". The center of the handlebar stem to the center of the seat post is approx 22 1/2". The bike will accommodate most any rider comfortably. The seat height is easy to adjust.
*This bike would blow people away at your local car show or cruise night! You almost NEVER see these in any condition! I hope you enjoy it! This bike has "put in its time" and is ready to see the world once again! I cant imagine what the world was like the last time this one was on the road!
NOTE we tried the handlebars, seat post, and pedals. They will all come off so YES this one can be shipped! The OLD basket and handlebars will ship in their OWN package. (aka the bike will ship in 2 packages) This is why the shipping is slightly more. NO CHARGE local pickup is always an option!
*People try to recreate stuff like this. There is NOTHING like a real deal original! These "early" bikes are getting more popular by the day and they are getting VERY hard to find in any condition. I bet you dont have one of these in your collection like this! :)
*NOTED FLAWS I got this one just like you see it. This bike needs a complete restoration from top to bottom or use it for its hard to find parts. Top bar has a couple small dents. Front fender is attached by the braces but is not bolted to the bottom of the forks. NOT trying to nit pick, just like to be honest. We MAY have to cut the small bolt holding the rear rack to the frame if it does not unbolt sot he bike can be shipped. Not a big deal but if this is an issue please do not bid.   I hope you enjoy this cool RARE bike! If you click on any of the pics they get very large to show lots of detail.
Please take a look at all pics for exact condition and email with any questions before you bid.
Think about this... if the date I was told is correct, Schwinn Bicycle Company was LESS THAN 30 YEARS OLD when this one was produced! WOW!
*This appears to be a fairly nice original unmolested bicycle unless otherwise noted. A great bike to ride on relaxing days through the park or to the beach. Also would be a nice item to display in a shop, restaurant, rec room, sports bar, etc. Stand out from the crowd and be the envy of people who see you riding by. People will enjoy seeing you on your vintage bike! A great classic bike at a great price
*Why not ride a bike? You will live longer, feel better, and save $$$ vs of the insanely high cost of gasoline. If you are looking for a fun bike to ride and enjoy this may be it! A nice bike to cruise the beach or your local park!   Priced way less than a dime store bike that wont be around 5 years from now, much less 30+ years like this one! Please give this bike a good home and DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!  Classic bikes are very cool because not everyone on the block has one! People love to see and talk about and ride these classic bikes! They are more popular now than ever before!
*This may be a great Birthday or other special holiday gift for someone! It is never too soon to think ahead and get someone something they may really like!! This starts reasonably with ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVE so bid early and don't miss out! These are getting to be hard to find in any condition and to my knowledge, have not been reproduced.
*Sold as is simply because it is used. I try my very best to describe as accurately as possible and disclose anything I am aware of about the bike. PLEASE NOTE that many of the bikes I list have listed have been in long term storage and have not been regularly ridden in a while.(not a bad thing) They may need standard tuning, greasing, may have old tires, surface rust etc. I try to be as honest as possible and never want to disappoint anyone. If you have any questions regarding any specific things concerning the bike, please feel feel to ASK via emali before you bid. Keep in mind you are bidding on a 30+ year old bike that is not a brand new bicycle so it may need minor tuning, cables or cable adjustment, if tires are original, they may or may not have sidewall cracks, etc. I try to be as honest as I can and disclose anything I know about the bike. I want you to be happy with your new vintage purchase but please understand the bike may need some tlc to be road ready.
*By bidding please understand that you are purchasing a used bicycle that may or may not need tlc. If I notice an issue, I always try to note it in the auction listing. I want you to be excited about your new bike and hope you really enjoy your new vintage ride for years to come. Be sure to check out all pics and email with any questions you may have before you bid regarding condition, mechanical items, etc.
*NOTE REGARDING SHIPPING YOUR BIKE Your bike will be partially disassembled and shipped to you in a factory bicycle box. We try our best to package the bicycles carefully to avoid any unnecessary damage caused in transit however, scratches etc are possible to happen in transit which we have no control over once shipped. We try to package well so the bike arrives to you in the same condition as it left us.
*SHIPPING COSTS: Fed Ex, USPS, as well as UPS have recently raised their shipping rates due to the higher cost of fuel. Sorry for the slight increase in shipping costs.
*PLEASE NOTE, I WILL NO LONGER BE SHIPPING FULL SIZE BIKES OUTSIDE OF THE USA. This is due to the high cost of shipping and customs. If you are anywhere outside the lower 48 States including Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico contact me before you bid as shipping will cost more.
*I have lots of other rare bicycles, bike parts and bike accessories, as well as vintage car parts and unique items on auction this week! Check them out! iver johnson B10e hawthorne hiawatha Combine items to save yourself $$$ on shipping! Email with any questions you may have.
Payment and Shipping
PAYMENT TERMS:
Paypal is Ebay's accepted form of payment. Items are shipped every Tuesday and every Friday. Payments received by Monday generally ship on Tuesday. Payments received after generally ship on Friday.
SHIPPING TERMS:
SHIPPING TIME I ship bikes on Tuesdays and Fridays via Fed Ex. Generally, if I receive your payment by 1 pm central time on Monday, it allows me enough time to get your bike to the shop for packing and to ship along with the Tuesday AM shipment. If I receive your payment by 1 pm central time on Thursday, it gives enough time to have it packed and ship Friday AM. If paid after that time, please expect it to go out with the next shipment. (Wisconsin residents ONLY add 5.5% sales tax.)
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