1891 New Mail Gentlemans Light Roadster

[Freqman1]

A lil birdie told me there was an offer 3x that :eek:

Yikes! I may run home that weekend just to see how that goes down. V/r Shawn

 

[cyclingday]

I think I’d much rather take an obviously strong offer, than take my chances at an auction.
People always talk a good game, then get all weak in the knees when it comes time to step up to the plate.
If I was you, Walter, I’d drive up there cash in hand.
Money talks bull shut walks. Lol!

 

[bricycle]

So Walter (and others), what is something like this Rambler worth? 1890-1 hard tire Rambler post 16 best pics.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1891-rambler-project.123290/

 

[bikebozo]

I sold an almost complete example for 3500 ,I think , if he turned down 3,000 for that bike , it will be good to see what the auction does , July 21st at 12 o clock , is what the auctioneer told me , . I do not think they are selling it , before the auction , there is over 10,000 in machine work ,to put this bike correct , ,where would you find one to get measurements. there are many missing pieces . I want to buy it , so I will have some spare parts , .good luck at the auction Walter branche

 

[bikebozo]

Here is the 91, I sold for 3500.00 , to the museum in California

 

[locomotion]

I sold an almost complete example for 3500 ,I think , if he turned down 3,000 for that bike , it will be good to see what the auction does , July 21st at 12 o clock , is what the auctioneer told me , . I do not think they are selling it , before the auction , there is over 10,000 in machine work ,to put this bike correct , ,where would you find one to get measurements. there are many missing pieces . I want to buy it , so I will have some spare parts , .good luck at the auction Walter branche

$3K is far too low an offer!
be prepared to pay more at auction

 

[bikebozo]

Whoever buys this bike , has a big project ahead of them , the handle bars and brake system are very detailed , where will you find a bike to get the measurements, ? Here is the one I sold for 3500, it had the brake piece on the hub,,,,. wrong front wheel , on the bike being offered , over 10,000 in machine work , to get this project , partially corrected , who ever offered 12,000 for the auction bike , should contact me , I know where there is a better complete bike ,for near that amount

 

[bikebozo]

I payed 750.00 , 3000.00,3500.00, for the 3 that I have owned , I know where another one is that will be offered ,,after this example is run through the auction .

 

[David T]

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This looks like a great project for me ! I have been wanting to get a good Hard Tired Safety for some time now !

 

[David T]

This looks like a great project for me ! I have been wanting to get a good Hard Tired Safety for some time now !

It would be a shame not to put this bike back to the way it originally was. I don’t want to see this bike parted out !