I Need Some Advice....

[guzziworksman]

I'm an old guy (81) with a collection down in the basement...and life issues dictate I sell 'em. If I just let the bikes sit, my three daughters will be faced with finding them new homes - and I'd like to save them the trouble. Most, are fairly rare bikes in my area (just outside Chicago) and people aren't familiar with them; many are girl's models. I knew they'd be difficult to sell, when I bought them. I never intended to make money on any of them. I've advertised about a half-dozen on craigslist over the past year, with a few bites and sales. All the bikes are in nice shape. I've fully restored a few...all have been at least carefully cleaned, serviced, with new spokes, grips and tires where appropriate. All show that I value originality. I'm just wondering if anyone has found a way to move the herd on, short of parking them all at the curb with a "$50, your choice" sign. Thanks. And in case you're wondering, here's my list:
1960’s(?) Yamaguchi Gold Star
1980(?) Fendt shaft drive
1938 Raleigh Irish X Frame fully restored
1948 Raleigh Low Gravity “Butcher’s Bike” restored
1938 Raleigh Gent’s
1948 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
1969 Raleigh Superbe Ladies’
1971 Raleigh Superbe Men’s
1973 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
1961 Dunelt
1965 Rudge
1936 Adler 3 Gang
1938 Kronan
1944 Crescent
1958 Gazelle
Path Racer Tribute build
1938 Phillips w/Cyclo derailleur
Locomotief (year?)
Sparta (Year?)
Italian Old Line (year?)
Falter Folding (year?)
Worksman Mover restored

 

[Drosentreter]

I'm an old guy (81) with a collection down in the basement...and life issues dictate I sell 'em. If I just let the bikes sit, my three daughters will be faced with finding them new homes - and I'd like to save them the trouble. Most, are fairly rare bikes in my area (just outside Chicago) and people aren't familiar with them; many are girl's models. I knew they'd be difficult to sell, when I bought them. I never intended to make money on any of them. I've advertised about a half-dozen on craigslist over the past year, with a few bites and sales. All the bikes are in nice shape. I've fully restored a few...all have been at least carefully cleaned, serviced, with new spokes, grips and tires where appropriate. All show that I value originality. I'm just wondering if anyone has found a way to move the herd on, short of parking them all at the curb with a "$50, your choice" sign. Thanks. And in case you're wondering, here's my list:
1960’s(?) Yamaguchi Gold Star
1980(?) Fendt shaft drive
1938 Raleigh Irish X Frame fully restored
1948 Raleigh Low Gravity “Butcher’s Bike” restored
1938 Raleigh Gent’s
1948 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
1969 Raleigh Superbe Ladies’
1971 Raleigh Superbe Men’s
1973 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
1961 Dunelt
1965 Rudge
1936 Adler 3 Gang
1938 Kronan
1944 Crescent
1958 Gazelle
Path Racer Tribute build
1938 Phillips w/Cyclo derailleur
Locomotief (year?)
Sparta (Year?)
Italian Old Line (year?)
Falter Folding (year?)
Worksman Mover restored

Pictures are always appreciated! Thanks.

 

[guzziworksman]

I have pics...some good, some not so good. Weather + not being able to get them up the basement stairs for photos easily, at all...makes it sketchy. Would it be ok to paste up some pics in this thread?? If so - I'll do it early in the morning.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Nice bikes.

Space, time and health issues dictate a herd thinning. All of these bikes are rare enough that I know nothing/close to nothing about them (i.e., company history, year of manufacture, etc.). Insofar as I can tell, they're original (the Osawa has new spokes/freewheel); they all present well. If you're truly interested, I have more pictures - and I'll answer questions as best I can. If you're looking to have a bike no one else has, one/all of these should get you there. Located 55 miles NW of Chicago.
The list:
New Model Gold Star $450 SOLD
Osawa Super Deluxe $400
Falter Folding Bike. $200
Locomotief Locomat $450
Sparta $300
Old Line Motecchio $250

The pictures:

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Don’t forget to bump your posts, so that they come back to the top of the list, periodically.

 

[Freqman1]

If this is a for sale thread then post some pics with a price for the lot or individually and move it to the for sale section. Quite a few collectors in that area and maybe you can get everything gone in one fell swoop if you are realistic with the pricing.

 

[Drosentreter]

I have pics...some good, some not so good. Weather + not being able to get them up the basement stairs for photos easily, at all...makes it sketchy. Would it be ok to paste up some pics in this thread?? If so - I'll do it early in the morning.

Yes! We love pictures!

 

[juvela]

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AFAIK nearly all of the marques mentioned have good documented histories and should prove of interest to collectors

forum member @non-fixie will be able to give some information on the Locomotief name

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[guzziworksman]

Thanks for all the advice! I'll work on putting pics, prices together, and putting it all up in the "For Sale" section.

 

[billyjones]

I'm an old guy (81) with a collection down in the basement...and life issues dictate I sell 'em. If I just let the bikes sit, my three daughters will be faced with finding them new homes - and I'd like to save them the trouble. Most, are fairly rare bikes in my area (just outside Chicago) and people aren't familiar with them; many are girl's models. I knew they'd be difficult to sell, when I bought them. I never intended to make money on any of them. I've advertised about a half-dozen on craigslist over the past year, with a few bites and sales. All the bikes are in nice shape. I've fully restored a few...all have been at least carefully cleaned, serviced, with new spokes, grips and tires where appropriate. All show that I value originality. I'm just wondering if anyone has found a way to move the herd on, short of parking them all at the curb with a "$50, your choice" sign. Thanks. And in case you're wondering, here's my list:
1960’s(?) Yamaguchi Gold Star
1980(?) Fendt shaft drive
1938 Raleigh Irish X Frame fully restored
1948 Raleigh Low Gravity “Butcher’s Bike” restored
1938 Raleigh Gent’s
1948 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
1969 Raleigh Superbe Ladies’
1971 Raleigh Superbe Men’s
1973 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
1961 Dunelt
1965 Rudge
1936 Adler 3 Gang
1938 Kronan
1944 Crescent
1958 Gazelle
Path Racer Tribute build
1938 Phillips w/Cyclo derailleur
Locomotief (year?)
Sparta (Year?)
Italian Old Line (year?)
Falter Folding (year?)
Worksman Mover restored

I'm on that same boat. Sending prayers they sell, and prayers of health & prosperity.

 

[guzziworksman]

I've shifted my stuff over to "International Bicycles For Sale", with some pics/prices. Thanks, all.