Couple of Prewar Monarks

[10~18kustoms]

Clearly two of the nicest prewar Monarks I've ever seen together!

 

[saladshooter]

First off, I've only had roughly 20 bikes so far in my short collecting career. But a couple interesting things to me at least, about these bikes. They are the only two that I knew who the original owners were. And both had moving stickers on them when I received them.

The Five Bar was owned by L. Rabb
See tank below.

The Speigel Airman was owned by Henry Gransee
Purchased from his son.

Inside the Five Bar tank

Moving stickers

 

[bikeyard]

First off, I've only had roughly 20 bikes so far in my short collecting career. But a couple interesting things to me at least, about these bikes. They are the only two that I knew who the original owners were. And both had moving stickers on them when I received them.

The Five Bar was owned by L. Rabb
See tank below.

The Speigel Airman was owned by Henry Gransee
Purchased from his son.

Inside the Five Bar tank
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Moving stickers
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Looks like Mr Rabb was proud to own the bike

 

[bikesnbuses]

MAN those are great bikes!

 

[bikerbluz]

Nice pair!

 

[New Mexico Brant]

The interior tank inscription is fantastic; what a sweet discovery!

 

[Krakatoa]

Epic pair!

The bike transport vehicle in 1st picture post looks pretty awesome too...