Monark Rocket at upcoming auction

[fordmike65]

Here's the serial number, C67404 What year does that make it? 1939?

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According to this list it is a 1940.


Monark serial numbers

Copied from : Newsletter by John Polizzi.

3600 or under- 1934
3601 to 8100 - 35
8101 to 9126 - 36
9127 to 11019 - 37
11020 to 30000 - ??
30001 to 46001 - 38
46001 to 62000 - 39
62001 to 79000 - 40
79001 to 100761 - 41
100762 to 112911 - 42
112911 to 118000

 

[oldfart36]

Strange!! Prior to 1941, Ser. Number should be pressed under crank housing!!! You might check there!

 

[Majdotkool]

Strange!! Prior to 1941, Ser. Number should be pressed under crank housing!!! You might check there!

Thanks, I will. The serial number starting with a letter was surprising to me too.

 

[Majdotkool]

No number on the crank housing. Hmmm

 

[Freqman1]

I'd go with '40 as well. Usually the '39s had the numbers crudely punched into the chain stays and a wedge type seat post (no binder).

 

[oldfart36]

Well, I agree, 40 more then likely!! Many variables here!!

 

[10~18kustoms]

I'd agree with it probably being a 1940. I've had 5 pre-war steel frame Monarks with the serial number stamped on the right rear bracket like that, and 4 of those started with the letter C. 2 were '39s, 3 were '40-41s. I had one '39 stamped under the crank, and several I couldn't find a serial number stamped anywhere.

 

[Majdotkool]

Sometimes they keep their secrets and keep us guessing.

 

[NBHAA]

Yep, Shell gas station topper (like) caps, they made the toppers for dad, and gave the kids these for their bikes as a perk. The bike itself appears to be a 38 "hanging tank" motorbike, seat is Not original on the auction bike. This is my original 38 for comparison, hope this helps.

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The seat on the auction bicycle is absolutely, positively original. And it is absolutely, positively not 1938. Absolutely not.

 

[buickmike]

Let's all agree it's a cool old bike..I would want it.