New England Barn Gem 1938 Iver Johnson Women's Bicycle ~ Skirt Net ~ Robin Egg's Blue ~ WOW!

[RHPutnamAuctions]

As an auctioneer, we get to find many gems. This 1938 serial number 584122 Women's Bicycle is Robbin's Egg blue with all the original pieces still there! The most amazing "ready for restoration" piece. We just found her in a barn and we are contemplating the enjoyment of the restoration process of such an antique. She sure has "good bones."

 

[stoney]

Nice find. Do not restore. That is a nice bike as she is. Just a little careful cleaning, service and ride.

 

[fordmike65]

Just a light cleaning & service is needed. To restore her would be a shame & a waste. Welcome & thanks for sharing.

 

[rustjunkie]

What’s there to restore?
Pretty much all there and lookin nice.

 

[Krakatoa]

Nice one!

Aluminum fenders?

 

[RHPutnamAuctions]

Nice one!

Aluminum fenders?

I Think they are? Not sure but will check them out...

 

[RHPutnamAuctions]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement to clean her up and enjoy. My Dad used to clean rust with Naval Jelly and then wax with Butcher's Wax. I need to move that into the 21st century.

 

[Freqman1]

You can look through the restoration section of the forum for tips on cleaning bikes. Like the instructions always say test in a small, inconspicuous place first! Go slow and be careful around pinstripes/secondary colors (which are normally fairly thin), and decals. V/r Shawn

 

[Handyman]

I agree with everyone above. This is not a candidate for restoration. It is in great original condition and is all there. Clean it up nicely...............that's all it needs. Pete in Fitchburg

 

[stezell]

I was going to what's there to restore, great bike as is!