Rare opportunity to own a bike that was owned by the Schwinn family and was displayed in their museum in Chicago then went on to live at Metz Bicycle Museum in in New Jersey before coming to Washington DC and be part of my collection. This style of bicycle was short lived and was relevant after the Highwheel and just before the pneumatic safety bike era of the late 1890’s. Gormully & Jeffrey American Rambler rear spring suspension from the golden age of cycling. This bicycle is a painted over original and is fully operational and retains its original parts that would be very difficult to find today. This machine is heavy and does not come apart easily so in person No bullshit cash transaction here in Springfield Virginia only no shipping no electronic payment no offers thanks.
idk. The same dude seems to sell rare and ancient frames all the time, but usually in the $1200 - 2000 range. High price must indicate someone gives a shit?
I have no doubt that there’s a market for this thing, I just can’t imagine showing up to a craigslist transaction with that much cash in my pocket.
I wonder if they can prove the provenance.
I’ve paid almost as much for guitars (to flip) in straight cash before. But I brought a buddy who drove my car around the block and sat in it until I called him. Still nerve wracking
