Need Help with Evans Colson Scout Serial Number. I've read everything i can find

[Cruisery]

I have a brewery and we have 7 or 8 vintage women's bikes and most of them I've been able to find a ton of information about but I'm struggling to find out much about this bike. The Serial number is B177969624. I'm guessing its a 1951? I'll attach pictures. Thank you for any help or resources. If anyone has an old advertisement of the bike I'd love to know how much is cost new.

aron

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The “624” at the end of the serial number might be a “G24” - meaning Girls 24” wheels.
The “B” at the beginning of the serial number may reflect the date. I call my “D...B26” a 1957; and guess that your “B...G24” may be for 1955, plus or minus.
I believe that the estimate of 1951 may be years too early, as Evan might not have yet purchased the bicycle division of Colson.

<edit> Evans Products bought Colson in 1954.
A 1958 catalog lists the Girls 24" Sonic Scout available in glowing "Colorama" colors: Emerald Green with pine green trim and yellow outline, white seat, grips, pedals.
Few Girls models were ever pictured.

$57.95 new in 1958.

 

[kreika]

Wait did you say beer and old bicycles? Sounds like my kinda place!!!!

 

[Cruisery]

The Cruisery in Santa Barbara

 

[Cruisery]

Here are a couple more pictures.

 

[Cruisery]

Thank you for the amazing information. I'm going to add it to our menus. People ask about the bikes and I finally have time to research them. Honestly if you are in Santa Barbara let me buy you a beer for your help.

aron

 

[JLF]

Nice place! Cool bikes too. I haven’t been to Santa Barbara since 2014. Need to get back for a visit!

 

[PCHiggin]

Hope you can stay open. Beautiful place

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Santa Barbara is only 2+1/2 hours from Union Station on the Amtrak Coast-Starlight schedule; departure 10:10am, and arrival 12:40pm. About 10 minutes faster on the Pacific-Surfliner.
I believe that now they allow for bicycles to be loaded within the checked baggage car.

 

[fordmike65]

No way!!! We're gonna take a trip just to try your beers! If you have a decent stout or porter on tap I may never leave!