38 Elgin

[Tuxguy66]

Hi gang!
I know this isn't much to go on, but is this bike worth the price tag?

Elgin - bicycles - by owner - bike sale

1938 Elgin

cleveland.craigslist.org

 

[Kato]

No.......missing way too much and ruff condition

 

[Tuxguy66]

No.......missing way too much and ruff condition

Ok. I kinda dig it's cRustiness, so what would you say would be a "fair" price for what's shown here?

 

[Nashman]

Hi gang!
I know this isn't much to go on, but is this bike worth the price tag?

Elgin - bicycles - by owner - bike sale

1938 Elgin

cleveland.craigslist.org

I think not. It all depends on your taste and needs in a bike. It looks very rough. Some people are into heavy "patina" ( not me personally) and this has that. It looks original, but plain and if you have a budget at that price only, and are open to other makes/models, I think you can find a better example. Probably on the Cabe or other postings.

Again, some people would service this with lube and ride and enjoy. More power to them. To find better or missing parts ( tank possibly) you get deeper$$ into it. I think you need to make a checklist on your wants. Makes/models, restoration or buy and ride. Good luck in your search.

 

[Nashman]

Ok. I kinda dig it's cRustiness, so what would you say would be a "fair" price for what's shown here?

I think $150.00 is too much but if you dig it. Dig in. Cheers, Bob

 

[J-wagon]

No way 450. But personally I dig air cooled finned hubs front/rear. Just the dropstand about 100. I think up to 250 fair. But pay whatever make ya happy.

 

[Rivnut]

I've bought a lot more for a lot less.

 

[Kato]

Ok. I kinda dig it's cRustiness, so what would you say would be a "fair" price for what's shown here?

That's my kind of krusty style also........has some potential as a kool kruiser !!!
I personally wouldn't go over $200.....$250 tops-tops.
It does look pretty original other than the fork and you can probably find one of those here on The CABE pretty easily.
I'd do the WD40 / steel wool trick on it......new tubes, tires, grease it up and ride it as a kool rat.
*** There are plenty of posts on here about the WD40 / steel wool way of cleaning bikes up - you'd be amazed.

 

[Tuxguy66]

That's my kind of krusty style also........has some potential as a kool kruiser !!!
I personally wouldn't go over $200.....$250 tops-tops.
It does look pretty original other than the fork and you can probably find one of those here on The CABE pretty easily.
I'd do the WD40 / steel wool trick on it......new tubes, tires, grease it up and ride it as a kool rat.
*** There are plenty of posts on here about the WD40 / steel wool way of cleaning bikes up - you'd be amazed.

Yes, I've used the WD40 technique myself. Works wonders on chrome.

 

[Majdotkool]

Rust and a rack!
Nice!