All original never restored 1897 Fowler race bicycle

[Vintage racing]

Hello , I have an all original never restored 1897 Fowler racer for sale. I am the second owner. Purchased new by the original owner for racing. He also brought a Fowler womens bicycle for his wife. As per the grandchildren the bike was used for racing for a few years then retired to the attic for next 120 plus years . 22 inch frame 28 inch wheels 6.5 inch cranks . The nickel plating is in very good condition as well as the Saget seat . Bristol bell from 1898 rings clear.
If interested and would like to see it in person for up close inspection please call 516-343-7367 thank you

 

[fordmike65]

@lgrinnings
@bentwoody66
@New Mexico Brant
@Jesse McCauley

 

[ballooney]

This has to be one of the best preserved bikes of this era on the planet!! Unbelievable and stunning and gorgeous. Good luck with your sale.

 

[nick tures]

@Cooper S.

 

[DrRumack80]

Simply a stunning bike! To find a better example of a 19th century racer would require time travel.

 

[Greg Kozak]

Love the wishbone seat tube.

 

[kccomet]

beautiful bike, looks like the one that sold at the mark smith auction a couple months ago

 

[Balloontyre]

beautiful bike, looks like the one that sold at the mark smith auction a couple months ago

Yup thats the same bike, Sold at auction sep 24

 

[Vintage racing]

Yes , this is the same bike. It was difficult to tell the condition from the photos when I purchased it . My plan was to ride it . When I received the bike I realized that everything was covered in a 1/16 layer of hardened oil and dirt from all the years in an attic. The auctioneer couldn’t believe one item sat for so many years untouched. I owned at least 30 prewar race bikes and high wheels and never seen or owned one in this type of museum quality original condition. I think it is way too nice to ride and should be in a museum or collection.
thanks , Jerry

 

[BFGforme]

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