1953 Hercules Tourist Queen Elizebeth II Coronation Celebration Bicycle

[Billythekid]

I’ll just keep it together for $20 thanks neway

 

[usarnie1]

That is OK with me, as I recently purchased two complete handbrakes and calipers off of e-bay for $20 plus shipping.

The Hercules B type 3 rear wheel is a killer to find! Unless you want to overpay and purchase it from England. Currently there is one for sale across the pond.

Good Luck,

Arnie

 

[1951 C.W.S]

One thing i have loved is seeing so much interest in an english 3 speed ,all 3 speed need this much attention !
Cheers

 

[usarnie1]

When it rains it pours! Here is another 1953 Hercules QE2 bicycle located in Las Vegas for $150. It is owned by Saun McGuire. It needs a lot of work and shown below are the good points of this bicycle. Any Cabers live in Las Vegas?

 

[usarnie1]

The Bad points are:
1) The 5 monarch chevron decals are missing from the seat down tube
2) All decals remaining on the bike are faded
3) Most of the chrome on the bike has rust damage
4) The original Flamboyant Ruby Red Paint has suffered sun damage
5) The original Hurcumatic shifter has been replaced with a later SA shifter
6) The original seat has been replaced with an after market Messenger seat
7) It has after market hand grips
8) Almost all of the cable clips are missing
9) The bolt on the rear caliper brake is for a front brake caliper. The correct rear brake caliper bolt is a much shorter length.
10) The bike is missing the front headlight mounting bracket
11) The front bearings/races need to be replaced

 

[usarnie1]

Prior to purchasing any 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Celebration Bicycle, Make sure the seats' down tube decal is present and not sun faded or missing any of its' parts. The value of the bike depends on the condition of this decal! Everything else on the bike can be replaced.

 

[usarnie1]

I paid $40 so I guess I did alright I kinda like the drum rear brake I may part it out if there is interest

Hi again,

If you are interested in selling me the front fork on your 1953 QE2 Conoratrion bike, I am in need of one to replace a damaged one on one of my bikes. I am willing to pay $20 plus shipping. Please let me know if you are willing to separate this part from your bicycle asap.

Thanks,

Arnie
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[3-speeder]

Hi Arnie. Hope things are going well. Have you seen this thread? I was curious if your coronation bikes all had the same headbadge? Do you think it was used only that year? Would love your expertise. Thanks

Hercules Tourist Badge | Vintage Lightweight Bicycles

Just acquired an old Hercules Tourist Badge from a friend. I am trying to determine what year/decade it was being used? Thanks.

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[Jeff Rowse]

Currently, I have 3 of these 1953 Hercules bicycles. One I had shipped out from Michigan, one I found 6 miles from my house in California and the third I had shipped out from Rhode Island.

Hi,
am I mistaken when you said re the Coronation model the chevrons referred to 5 living British monarchs in 1953 ? Can you refresh my mind, and let me know who they were ?

 

[Jeff Rowse]

How is your treatment coming along ?Apologies, forgot to ask.