IVER JOHNSON * "Special Racer" *

[corbettclassics]

I bought this from the collection of Ted Ernst 6-Day Racer. It had been down in his basement for decades and left as raced back in the day. I had it for about 10 yrs or more before I sold it to a guy on the east coast who really wanted a classic bike. He in turn decided to change out the bars and stem and decided to respoke the wheels with new shiny spokes. He then sold it to a collector who in turn has sold it to another collector. I have heard the bike is back in a California collection. A beautiful old racer that I let get away!
It appeared original as raced when I purchased it from Ted and became the new caretaker. I did my best to help preserve the history of this old racer!

 

[Handyman]

I'm ALMOST sure, but not 100% sure, that your bike was sold on eBay about a year ago............................and I believe someone on the Cabe purchased it. If it wasn't your Iver it was a really close twin. Here are some pics of the bike that I saved from the post. I have more pics if interested. Pete in Fitchburg

 

[corbettclassics]

Yes, I think you might be right Pete. Sure looks like it and I never saw it on eBay.

 

[Handyman]

If my memory is correct thee location where it was offered for sale was the NY area. Again, going from memory only I believe it sold for around $2100/2200. I still think a Cabe member bought it from eBay so maybe he will see this post and have more info. Pete in Fitchburg