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Whitewall tires, chrome tanks & tailfins — straight off the diner-parking-lot era of cycling.
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1950s Bikes In Stock
These are just a few of the 1950s bikes we sell online — visit our 930 Regent Street showroom to test ride them in person and see our full in-stock selection.
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1959 Hawthorne Hercules 3 Speed Ladies Bicycle 19"Cool English 3 speed, fully tuned and ready to ride!SKU: 123016 1959 Hawthorne Hercules 3 Speed Ladies Bicycle 19" You could be the proud owner of this vintage used Hawthorne Hercules bicycle. Hand built in England circa 1959 this unique bike is very clean and appears to be mostly original with the exceptions of the newer clear glitter grips and Kenda tires. This bike features 26" chrome wheels, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub, step through top tube for easy mounting and full steel fenders with matching…Year: 1959 Speeds: 3 Speed$379.00 -
1956 Schwinn American Middleweight Bicycle 18.5"Cool American Schwinn from the '50s!SKU: 86546 1956 Schwinn American Middleweight Bicycle 18.5" You could be the proud owner of this used vintage Schwinn American middleweight cruiser bicycle. This bike was made by Schwinn of Chicago in February of 1952. This classic American Schwinn is looking for a new home and it could be yours. BIKE CONDITION This single speed, coaster brake equipped bike appears to be all original with the exception of the saddle. The blue paint is quite faded…Year: 1956 Speeds: Single$449.00 -
1957 Schwinn CorvetteHandsome middleweight rider! Leader of the middleweight popularity parade!SKU: 166725 1957 Schwinn Corvette This beauty was made in Chicago in May 1957. It appears to be all original with the exception of the saddle, missing front light and new whitewall tires. It does have the generator attached to the frame, but the wiring and front light are not present. The Schwinn cantilever frame (patented in 1939 - see patent drawing in photos) helps maintain the alignment of the frame as you ride and the 3…Year: 1957 Speeds: 3 SpeedBlue Tag Price $699.00 Regular Price $850.00Save 18% -
1955 Schwinn Traveler 3 Speed Bicycle 20"Amazing fully tuned Schwinn from the '50s, ready for your collection or ride!SKU: 134955 1955 Schwinn Traveler 3 Speed Bicycle 20" You could be the proud owner of this vintage 1955 Schwinn Traveler (model W11). This is the deluxe lightweight model in Schwinn's line up for 1955. With its stainless steel fenders, Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub and light weight diamond frame you will be ready for any commute in style! This bicycle was manufactured August 26, 1955. This bicycle is looking for a new home and it could be yours.…Year: 1955 Speeds: 3 Speed$799.00 -
1955 Columbia 5-Star Ladies Cruiser Bicycle 18"Classic American ladies cruiser straight out of the '50s!SKU: 30555 1955 Columbia 5-Star Ladies Cruiser Bicycle 18" You could be the proud owner of this vintage Columbia 5 Star ladies cruiser style bicycle. This steel was made in 1955. This bicycle feature front and rear color matched fenders, a color matched rear rack, front headlight, dual spring saddle and a front basket. This collectible bicycle is looking for a new home and it could be yours. BIKE CONDITION: This bicycle has a few chips in the…Year: 1955 Speeds: Single$999.00 -
1953 Schwinn World 3-Speed Ladies Bicycle 20"Nice '50s 3 speed Schwinn from Chicago USA!SKU: 152354 1953 Schwinn World 3-Speed Ladies Bicycle 20" You could be the proud owner of this vintage used blue ladies Schwinn World 3-Speed bicycle. This steel bicycle was made in Chicago Il. in January of 1953. It features a Brampton 3-Speed internal hub, front and rear caliper brakes, front and rear color matched fenders and a Schwinn cushion style duo-tone saddle. This bicycle would be a great addition to any collection! This bicycle is looking for…Year: 1953 Speeds: 3 Speed$999.00 -
1956 Schwinn American 2 Speed Bicycle 18"Vintage Schwinn American with Bendix 2 speed kickback hub!SKU: 152207 1956 Schwinn American 2 Speed Bicycle 18" You could be the proud owner of this vintage Schwinn American bicycle. This bicycle was produced April of 1956. This bicycle has a Bendix 2 speed rear hub and a Schwinn front bolt on cantilever brake. Perfect for the rider or collector! This bike is looking for a new home and it could be yours. BIKE CONDITION: This bike is in good original condition. The blue paint is in good shape…Year: 1956 Speeds: 2 Speed$1,199.00 -
1951 Schwinn Panther Bicycle 18"Classic American made smaller ladie's Schwinn balloon tire bike!SKU: 12654 1951 Schwinn Panther Bicycle 18" You could be the proud owner of this vintage Schwinn Excelsior ladies bicycle. This bike rolled off the assembly line on April 11, 1951. Great for any collector! This bicycle is looking for a new home and it could be yours. BIKE CONDITION: This bike is in good condition for its age. The original paint has some scratches, chips, and wear. The chrome has surface rust and some pitting. Horn…Year: 1951 Speeds: Infinitely Variable$1,349.00 -
1952 Wards Hawthorne Ladies Bicycle 19"Beautiful classic ladies Hawthorne bike in amazing original condition!SKU: 17961 1952 Wards Hawthorne Ladies Bicycle 19" You could be the proud owner of this vintage green Hawthorne ladies bicycle. This bicycle is in great original condition! The horn tank also has a factory connection for the front Delta Sealed Beam light. This bicycle is looking for a new home, and it could be yours. BIKE CONDITION: This bicycle was well taken care of throughout the years. The paint is in great shape with very few chips,…Year: 1952 Speeds: Single$1,899.00 -
1952 Schwinn World Bicycle 18"Amazing balloon tire Schwinn from the '50s in a rare color!SKU: Bike Collection #10 1952 Schwinn World Bicycle 18" You could be the proud owner of this pink and white Schwinn World balloon tire bicycle. This bicycle has a rare pastel colorway! This steel bicycle was handmade in the U.S.A. in 1952. Great for any collection or a retro ride with friends. This bicycle is looking for a new home and it could be yours. BIKE CONDITION: This bicycle is in good original condition. The paint is a rare color…Year: 1952 Speeds: Single$1,899.00 -
1953 Dunelt 3 Speed City Bicycle 22"Collectable vintage Dunelt 3 speed city bike!SKU: 152626 1953 Dunelt 3 Speed City Bicycle 22" You could be the proud owner of this vintage Dunelt city bike. Built in England in October of 1953 this collectible bike features a Sturmey Archer 3 Speed drivetrain and generator lights. This classic bicycle is looking for a new home and it could be yours. Bike Condition: This bike appears to be all original. The bike is in good overall condition and free from corrosion, bends and…Year: 1953 Speeds: 3 Speed$2,599.00 -
Rixe Tandem Bicycle1957 Rixe Tandem Bicycle made in West GermanySKU: 254545 Rixe Tandem Bicycle 1957 Rixe Tandem Bicycle Girder front springer fork. 26 x 2 moped tires. Heavy duty spokes. Durex rear single speed coaster brake. ****** front drum brake. This is a West German made tandem. Rixe was founded in Brake-Bielefeld in 1922, producing bicycles, and autocycles (an early form of mopeds). In the 1950's and 60's, Rixes were imported to the U.S. by Victoria Distributers of…Year: 1957 Speeds: Single$5,000.00
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Felt Broam 60 Duck EggFree ShippingFelt Broam 60, Gravel, RoadSKU: felt_broam_60_duck_egg Felt Broam 60 Duck Egg Who says that you cannot have your cake and eat it, too? Meet the Broam, our most capable road bike ever. It is an all-purpose, drop-bar beast that is equally at home on pavement, dirt trails, and gravel roads. Dual-wheel compatibility? Check. Mounts for racks and fenders? Check. A comfortable ride quality for all-day pedaling? Check. For as long as people have been riding bikes, there have been…Manu: FeltBlue Tag Price $999.99 Regular Price $1,300.00 -
1976 Viscount Aerospace Road BicycleMuseum Quality! Made in England!SKU: 1976 Viscount Aerospace 1976 Viscount Aerospace Road Bicycle Hand crafted in England, this 10 speed road bike is in beautiful condition. The full chrome fork has no rust or pitting. This bike appears to have all original components, except for tires, brakes, and brake levers, which have been upgraded with parts of the correct era. The original fork spec'd on this bicycle was recalled, and it was replaced with the fork that you see, so it is safe to ride.…Manu: Other Orgin: England Year: 1976 Speeds: 10 Speed Frameset: Steel Components: Saddle -Leather Viscount, "Handcrafted for Trusty of England" Stem - Gran Compe Handlebars - KuSuki Japan "Concourse" Headset - Seiki Tange…Blue Tag Price $799.00 Regular Price $2,000.00Save 60% -
Trek 7000Beautiful, museum quality Trek. Made in USA!SKU: 159114 Trek 7000 This is an extremely attractive Trek from 1994, in amazing condition. All original, with an upgraded American made Softride suspension stem, this made in the USA bicycle is sure to be the envy of the neighborhood. Shimano STX components in the smoky silver and matching anodized headset and seatpost clamp parts really make this bicycle stand out. MEASUREMENTS: Frame Size 18" Top Tube (c-c)…Manu: Trek Orgin: USA Year: 1994 Speeds: 7 Speed Frameset: Easton E9 ProGram AluminumBlue Tag Price $499.00 Regular Price $650.00Save 23% -
1977 Raleigh - Super CourseA lugged steel beauty made in England!SKU: 167746 1977 Raleigh - Super Course From the 1977 Raleigh Catalog: "Super is an apt description for this completely new model which now gives the enthusiast a quality lightweight frame with comparable components for a highly responsive ride at a moderate price. The new super course features a totally new frame geometry constructed of Reynolds 531 main tubes to provide strength and lightness for exciting performance. Also has quick…Manu: Raleigh Orgin: England Year: 1977 Speeds: 6 Speed Frameset: Reynolds 531 lugged Components: SunTour Cyclone Derailleur Weinmann BrakesBlue Tag Price $799.00 Regular Price $999.00Save 20% -
1980 Raleigh Competition GSAll original, Reynolds 531, immaculate made in England bicycle!SKU: 166821 1980 Raleigh Competition GS From the 1980 Raleigh catalog: The Raleigh Competition GS has a short wheel base racing geometry. Reynolds 531 double-butted tubes, stays, and fork blades. Campagnolo Gran Sport equipped. Hand crafted quality. Weinmann alloy brakes and rims. Brooks Professional saddle. Chrome plated rear stays and fork blades. Color: Black and Pearl Silver. For the aspiring racer. This bicycle is all…Manu: Raleigh Orgin: England Year: 1980 Speeds: 12 Speed Frameset: Reynolds 531 butted frame tubes, fork blades and stays Components: Campagnolo Nouvo Gran SportBlue Tag Price $999.00 Regular Price $1,850.00Save 46% -
2006 Klein Q Pro XXMade in the US of A!SKU: 162771 2006 Klein Q Pro XX Klein's Q-Pro XX is a race-ready work of art that flies through the miles. Its Quantum Pro frame is constructed with revolutionary Gradient ZR9000 aluminum and features high-modulus carbon-fiber seatstays. The result is one of the lightest, most responsive and compliant bikes on the road. Equipped with an Aeros carbon fork, a Bontrager Race XXX Lite wheelset, and 20 gears powered with…Manu: Klein Orgin: USA Year: 2006 Speeds: 20 Speed Frameset: Gradient CR9000 Aluminum w/ Carbon Fiber seatstays and Aeros Carbon Fork Components: Campagnolo Record Titanium and CarbonBlue Tag Price $1,999.00 Regular Price $4,889.00Save 59% -
1979 Schwinn ScramblerMade in Chicago original Schwinn BMX bicycle!SKU: 166802 1979 Schwinn Scrambler Schwinn was the first to mass produce a BMX bicycle in 1975 with the Scrambler. Schwinn Chicago continued to produce the Scrambler until 1980. From the 1979 Schwinn Catalog: "Here's your chance to get in on all the fun and excitement of BMX action without making a big investment. The new Phantom [Scrambler] features exclusive Schwinn BMX frame design, competition style saddle, coaster brake,…Manu: Schwinn - Chicago Orgin: United States of America Year: 1979 Speeds: SingleBlue Tag Price $349.00 Regular Price $700.00Save 50% -
1966 Raleigh RSW 16A stylish commuter or restoration project!SKU: 166871 1966 Raleigh RSW 16 This rare, 1966 classic Raleigh RSW (Really Small Wheels) 16 would make a great restoration project, or with a little love, a nice rider. It appears to be all original, though it is missing the brake grips and tartan bag that it originally came with. The 3 speed Sturmey Archer hub works, and the shifter is built into the right grip. The chainring even has the shape of the Raleigh heron! From…Manu: Raleigh Orgin: Great Britain Year: 1966 Speeds: 3 Speed Components: Sturmey Archer 3 speed twist control hubBlue Tag Price $399.00 Regular Price $499.00Save 20% -
1957 Schwinn CorvetteHandsome middleweight rider! Leader of the middleweight popularity parade!SKU: 166725 1957 Schwinn Corvette This beauty was made in Chicago in May 1957. It appears to be all original with the exception of the saddle, missing front light and new whitewall tires. It does have the generator attached to the frame, but the wiring and front light are not present. The Schwinn cantilever frame (patented in 1939 - see patent drawing in photos) helps maintain the alignment of the frame as you ride and the 3…Manu: Schwinn - Chicago Orgin: USA Year: 1957 Speeds: 3 Speed Frameset: Chicago-made Schwinn Cantilever Steel frame. Components: Schwinn ApprovedBlue Tag Price $699.00 Regular Price $850.00Save 18%
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1972 Schwinn Sports TourerBeautiful Chicago made Schwinn with Campagnolo derailleur!SKU: 117070 1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer This is a gorgeous green Schwinn, made in Chicago in 1972. The leather saddle has some light cracking, but is in incredible condition for it's age. The green paint has flaked away, showing red primer underneath for a nice patina. This was a top of the line Schwinn in 1972! Weinmann brake levers, nervar cranks, dia-compe brakes, Campagnolo rear derailleur, and take a look at the big rings on the…Manu: Schwinn Orgin: USA Year: 1972 Speeds: 10 Speed Components: Schwinn mix - Campagnolo, Nervar, Weinmann, SchwinnBlue Tag Price $899.00 Regular Price $2,000.00Save 55% -
Vintage Zippo Display CaseVintage Zippo Case Cabinet Holder 4 Level Display Locks Clear Plastic 16" tallSKU: zippodisplaycase Vintage Zippo Display Case You could be the proud owner of this vintage Zippo Lighter Case display Here is a Zippo Lighter Case Display! Great for retail stores or your own private collection! Show off you lighter in this great case!! Case is 16" tall, 19 1/2" with the Zippo Sign. 5" wide and 4" deep. It has 4 levels for displaying lighters, about 3 1/2" between levels. It does come with 2 keys to lock, I…Blue Tag Price $144.99 Regular Price $289.00Save 50% -
Vintage Jewelry Display CaseVintage RL 14KT Jewelry Display Case Earrings Rings Lighter Double-sidedSKU: vintagejewelrydisplay Vintage Jewelry Display Case You could be the proud owner of this vintage Display Case Here is a a double sided, 6 shelves per side, rotating display case! Case stands 27" with the stand, 22 1/2" without stand. The case itself is 16" wide and 6" deep. Each shelf is appx 14" long and 1/2" deep. Case was used to display jewelry, I used it to display lighters, worked great!! The inside of the case is covered in a…Blue Tag Price $74.99 Regular Price $149.00Save 50%
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