1901 rambler model 23 shaft drive

[ZE52414]

Well I thought I had a real chance at getting this bike. Come to find out I was a little short. The bike is not listed for sale and probably won’t be till about March. I was asking a few Cabers what a fair price to offer for it, but evidently I was pretty far off. The local guy thinks it will bring 3500-4500 on eBay as it sits. I guess we will find out in a few months but I was able to get a few pics so I thought I would share

 

[Jesse McCauley]

Dreaming price! He may get a few grand if he’s willing to ship int’l, which he won’t be.

Womp Womp, good try though!


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[ZE52414]

Dreaming price! He may get a few grand if he’s willing to ship int’l, which he won’t be.

Womp Womp, good try though!


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I asked him if he’s ever shipped a bike before and he said no. So I’m thinking he won’t ship over seas.

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Looks like it was repainted years ago.

 

[ZE52414]

Looks like it was repainted years ago.

Definitely repaint. The wheels have a severe war that you can’t really see in the pics as well. All the plating was painted silver years ago as well.

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Definitely repaint. The wheels have a severe war that you can’t really see in the pics as well. All the plating was painted silver years ago as well.

Not sure about the desirability of shaft drive bikes but his valuation seems high for a repaint. That and the fact that the the plating is painted just kills it for me. I like original paint.

 

[Ed Minas]

It is fascinating that it is shaft drive with a brake. The suspension is an interesting feature as well.

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

$3,000.00 + shipping, is is the maximum price.
Hope the lugs can be stripped of the paint.

 

[bricycle]

thinking $2500 tops.

 

[bricycle]

It is fascinating that it is shaft drive with a brake. The suspension is an interesting feature as well.

Must have sold after 1901.... don't believe coasters came out till 1902.