1956 X-53 Western Flyer opinions—IS IT WORTH THE ASKING PRICE?

[Sped Man]

It sounds like you have an itch that you need to scratch and he see that. Walk away for a few months. Go to a couple of bike shows or flea markets in your area this Summer. When Winter rolls in, assuming you haven't found something better check in on him. He will probably let it go for less then. Personally I don't see spending top dollar on something that needs more money to finish off, leaving you with a bike that you will be upside down in.

 

[Hoagie57]

Most ...but not all,,,, you end up upside down at least on some of em.

 

[Freqman1]

I always ask if the seller would meet me in the middle. That usually works.
In a few years the bike will probably increase in value to the 2K cost.
Bikes, cars, houses, pocket watches, old gas globes,they all go up in value over time.

I disagree. A lot of these things, and collectibles in general, have lost money over the last few years. I say buy the absolute best example you can find and you’ll be happy and maybe even get a little on the backend.

 

[wes holliday]

The bike he is selling looks really nice in the pictures.
Every thing , or person looks better in a picture.
Never paid that much for a bike, perhaps a motorbike.