Jay81
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I know the term "rare" has been discussed, and dissected here before. Many times the term "rare" is used improperly, just like the term "restored."
Here is a bike I believe definitely fits the bill to be described as rare, and dare I say, I think it qualifies as ultra rare.
The 1937 Glidacycle.
I got this yesterday from my brothers collection that I bought out. He also gave me an issue of "Classic Bike" newsletter from November/December 1996, where they did an article about these bikes, and also published the text and some pictures from original sales material.
A quote from the article:
"It is said that one hundred of the unique machines were made and only four survive today."
FOUR.
Now, it's entirely possible that more were discovered since then. But with approximately 100 ever produced there can't be many.
I have only seen one other example in person, which my brother also used to own, which he bought from Jerry Peters.
I have also seen one other example on ebay a few years ago.
Here are a few pics of this rare bike, and two signs my brother had made, using pictures from the original sales material, which was published in the above mentioned article.
I rode it around the neighborhood a bit yesterday, it is an absolute blast to ride! I hope you all enjoy the pics. I am stoked as can be to add this bike to my collection!
Here is a bike I believe definitely fits the bill to be described as rare, and dare I say, I think it qualifies as ultra rare.
The 1937 Glidacycle.
I got this yesterday from my brothers collection that I bought out. He also gave me an issue of "Classic Bike" newsletter from November/December 1996, where they did an article about these bikes, and also published the text and some pictures from original sales material.
A quote from the article:
"It is said that one hundred of the unique machines were made and only four survive today."
FOUR.
Now, it's entirely possible that more were discovered since then. But with approximately 100 ever produced there can't be many.
I have only seen one other example in person, which my brother also used to own, which he bought from Jerry Peters.
I have also seen one other example on ebay a few years ago.
Here are a few pics of this rare bike, and two signs my brother had made, using pictures from the original sales material, which was published in the above mentioned article.
I rode it around the neighborhood a bit yesterday, it is an absolute blast to ride! I hope you all enjoy the pics. I am stoked as can be to add this bike to my collection!