Huffman "Death Bike" has changed hands

[Coaster Brake]

Can I come over and ride it?
Is the recall still in effect in case it breaks?

 

[cyclingday]

It's in such amazing original condition, that it looks to be n.o.s. with just a little wear due to its age.
Is there a story as to where it was found originally? Was it a prototype that never left the factory?
Did any of those bikes actually get produced, and if so, what happened to them after the recall?
Have any parts for them ever turned up?
Lots of questions, with very few answers.
I guess every hobby needs a few items that will forever remain cloaked in mystery.

 

[slick]

Congrats Ed!!

Well, i hope it makes it to a few shows so all of us can see it in it's glory. It is definately a piece of history that should not be forgotten. It's like the Holy Grail of bikes if you will? 1 of 1 and it has been unearthed. WOW!!

It's like John Milners coupe to the Hot Rod world, the California Kid 34 Ford, the Bob Hirohata Mercury, ...... well,, you guys get the point.

 

[dfa242]

Thanks Mike.

Oh, I thought you were kidding - good for you!!

 

[prewarbikes4sale]

I bought the "Death Bike"

I bought the "Death Bike". I feel a little guilty for going along with Catfish.I thought the Bike was very desirable and drove 20 hours to bring it home to Michigan. The Bicycle Museum made a couple offers on the Bike and would not step up to the plate even with all their money and give it the respect it deserved so I did. Mike

 

[John]

I bought the "Death Bike". I feel a little guilty for going along with Catfish.I thought the Bike was very desirable and drove 20 hours to bring it home to Michigan. The Bicycle Museum made a couple offers on the Bike and would not step up to the plate even with all their money and give it the respect it deserved so I did. Mike

that is great Mike, congratulations!

 

[Freqman1]

I bought the "Death Bike". I feel a little guilty for going along with Catfish.I thought the Bike was very desirable and drove 20 hours to bring it home to Michigan. The Bicycle Museum made a couple offers on the Bike and would not step up to the plate even with all their money and give it the respect it deserved so I did. Mike

Congrats Mike! It would be a real treat for you to bring it to MLC/AA next year? In the mean time a short re-hash of the known history of the bike and some pics would tide us Huffman junkies over! Take care, Shawn

 

[babyjesus]

lol

This thread was getting funnier and funnier - congrats Mike.

 

[sm2501]

Here's the article from the 1998 CABE-

 

[dfa242]

I bought the "Death Bike". I feel a little guilty for going along with Catfish.I thought the Bike was very desirable and drove 20 hours to bring it home to Michigan. The Bicycle Museum made a couple offers on the Bike and would not step up to the plate even with all their money and give it the respect it deserved so I did. Mike

If gullible people live longer I guess I have a few more years ahead of me - Good for you, Mike!