Sold Awesome OG American 1920’s Motobike Tank $465 NOW $425 Shipped

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An outstanding example of a 1920’s motobike tank with original paint and decals. Good condition, soiling, truss rod dent, very light rust on interior. I lightly dusted the tank but it could be cleaned up more for different presentation. Retains OG mounting brackets. PM to purchase. Anyone know who badges their bikes American? REDUCED: $425 Shipped

 

[fordmike65]

Great Western? America?

1915? Great Western Manufacturing Co American | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

From a little research I've managed to come up with a single ad from 1915 that shows a bike with the same chainring as mine but what else is original? Truss rods?seat? Handlebars the have a single hole drilled,front wheel is all metal? Front rim measures 25 inches. I'm excited as I never figured...

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Measurements:

 

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Great Western? America?

It is actually "American." My error in the initial post which I corrected.

Schwinn used "American" in the 1950's; did they use this earlier?

 

[fordmike65]

It is actually "American." My error in the initial post which I corrected.

Yeah, noticed that after I posted. What a great looking tank that will look amazing on any frame it happens to fit!

 

[hoofhearted]

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Anyone know who badges their bikes American?

 

[OZ1972]

Man thats cool !!!!!!

 

[pikljoose]

“American” stands for American Consolidated Hardware of New York.

This green one is a rebadged 28” HP Snyder, late 20s (w/chrome).

 

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“American” stands for American Consolidated Hardware of New York.

This green one is a rebadged 28” HP Snyder, late 20s (w/chrome).

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Hey Pikljoose,
Can you please post a full picture of this killer green machine to the Motobike thread!

Revenge of the Motobike- Motobike Fever - All Motobikes Please Stand Up! | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

Top is a photo of my 1915 Pope Overland Motobike, ad confirms. I think this may answer your question Marty, or not

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Reduction bump, now $425 shipped.