Hi my Grandpap has a 1883 American Star bicycle

[Colbz]

Not mine its my grandpaps

 

[Colbz]

Only got 1 photo need to go take more its out my grandpaps farm and hes 79 hes not a cell phone guy so i have to go out and take better photos for him.

 

[ZE52414]

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[Colbz]

Going to pull it out for him its heavy and take better photos for him.

 

[the tinker]

Nice!

 

[bikebozo]

Stars are not rare, some examples have different features from being customized by stall bicycle repair shop , i have bought them for 1,000 , i have sold some for 8,500, i think the one you have is a later model ,with the spring . The name and serial number are on the front

 

[bikebozo]

I had a rusty star , i had a full nickle star , my client wanted the rusty one , each priced at 8,500 , the rusty one went to japan

 

[Colbz]

Stars are not rare, some examples have different features from being customized by stall bicycle repair shop , i have bought them for 1,000 , i have sold some for 8,500, i think the one you have is a later model ,with the spring . The name and serial number are on the front

This is one of the rarest bikes you can find this is not an older version its an 1881 the first year they were ever made with no brakes and rivited spokes.

 

[Colbz]

Stars are rare my friend and no this is an 1881 the first year it was made and it dont have a serial number on the first year ones

Stars are not rare, some examples have different features from being customized by stall bicycle repair shop , i have bought them for 1,000 , i have sold some for 8,500, i think the one you have is a later model ,with the spring . The name and serial number are on the front

1881 stars only came with rivited spokes and no brakes until 1882 when people were complaining they couldnt stop etc

 

[anders1]

Very cool! Show interest and maybe he’ll give it to you. Valuable or not, your Grandads bike is priceless!!! Especially one like this. Never let it go except to maybe your son or daughter and on and on...... keep us updated! Just my thought. Welcome to the CABE. Anthony