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Rusty unknown antique-looking bicycle

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tiras25

On Training Wheels
Hi guys,
I inherited this tricycle that's hanging in my garage now. I know nothing about it and no one to ask. Can anyone can tell me about this tricycle?
Is it worth anything with rusty patina or should I just recycle it for metal ? Or does it need to be restored before asking such question?

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The only reason I could think of for restoring it is if you had children/grandchildren and wanted to do it as a project for one of them to ride. Tricycles from the 1950s are usually well made and can take a lot of rough use. Not like many of the plastic-y or more cheaply made trikes of today. If not restoring, I would try to sell it rather than scrap it. As Brant said above: "It is a tricycle."...and an older one at that. Someone would want it and be willing to give you $10-$15 for it.

Dave
 
It might be valued a bit more in the Bay Area. I have sold a few in same condition in L A for around 50. Nobody complained. Don't toss it.
 
If you have kids or grandkids, GET CRACKING on a project like this. They will be too old and big before you know it! Speaking from bitter personal experience...
 
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