Amf Hercules Nottingham, England.

[Bob B.]

Hello,

I have recently inherited 2 Hercules 3 speed bicycles that are in nice condition. This is a his and hers matched set with period accoutrements. I would like to know the value of these as well as age. Pics to follow shortly.

Thanks in advance,
Bob.

 

[wrongway]

I probably had a similar boys version once with the 'camel back' (bent top tube) frame. Too short for me so I sold it. Mine had a pointed chain guard that made it look like it was going fast even when it wasn't moving. If you look on the hub (if it's a Sturmey Archer) you'll see numbers such as '3 65'. that would make it a 1965 model made in March.

 

[bulldog1935]

TI (Raleigh) has owned the brand since 1946. Last used Hercules brand in 1963.
When you post photos, I'm sure members here can narrow the date.

 

[Bob B.]

 

[bulldog1935]

http://thecabe.com/forum/search/226803/?q=hercules&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=11
here's a search on the forum, with bikes (in thread titles) ranging from '46 to 61.

my date reference above was from wikipedia, but other searches for amf + hercules suggests these go into the early 70s

 

[Bob B.]

One more.

 

[Bob B.]

I probably had a similar boys version once with the 'camel back' (bent top tube) frame. Too short for me so I sold it. Mine had a pointed chain guard that made it look like it was going fast even when it wasn't moving. If you look on the hub (if it's a Sturmey Archer) you'll see numbers such as '3 65'. that would make it a 1965 model made in March.

Yes I found this.

 

[bulldog1935]

bingo

 

[Freqman1]

These are probably decent riders but I don't think there is a lot of value as collector bikes. V/r Shawn

 

[wrongway]

Hey! My birthday year! Nice looking bikes, real clean.