1952 Monark Firestone Super Cruiser Deluxe Bicycle Bike ORIGINAL PAINT Schwinn


1952 Monark Firestone Super Cruiser Deluxe Bicycle Bike ORIGINAL PAINT Schwinn

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1952 Monark Firestone Super Cruiser Deluxe Bicycle Bike ORIGINAL PAINT Schwinn:
$3800.00


For sale is an original paint, survivor 1952 Firestone Super Cruiser, by Monark U.S.A. Built to be retailed at Firestone Tire stores this mega deluxe 26\" men\'s cruiser features the iconic freight-train molded-in headlight, an on-board electric horn in the tank, dualverticalspringer fork, famous cheese-grater, ribbed, tear-drop rack, massive rear bumper casting with original Stimsonite reflector, deep full fenders with the coveted rocket ship \"hood ornament\", scarce vintage all-white Carlisle Lightning Dart tires made in USA, and Firestone badged pedals. Finished in a gorgeous paint scheme in the most desired \"Gumby\" green turquoise with vintage cream & gold graphics. Hard as it may be to believe you are looking at a 62 year old bicycle with original paint!
This bike is a true survivor, and although some of the chrome has been refinished and there are some small touch-ups, it still presents beautifully as an original bike. It also has the gorgeous and near perfect original Lobdell Emery tan saddle with crash rail, beautiful original white rocket grips with faceted green reflectors, and original Firestone Torrington pedals; just gorgeous! It rides as good as it looks too!
The horn and light both work reliably, and battery trays are clean, no rot! I have owned this bicycle since 1978 and it is just as I acquired it. The previous owner, who was also the first owner re-chromed only some of the parts before I took ownership -bars, stem, chain wheel/crank, pedal plates, seat post & seat frame, and fork shoulder cover - all the rest is original. One could easily source replacement parts with original plating to return the bike to completely original, however it looks spectacular as it is. This bike was Firestone\'s answer to Schwinn\'s Black Phantom - it\'s every bit as deluxe if not more, and every bit as beautiful... if not more.
This is the only surviving example of a mens turquoise green Super Cruiser I have ever seen in nearly 40 years of collecting vintage bicycles. You will be hard pressed to find another in this condition, and at this price. It\'s only original once folks, this sale will not be duplicated. Vintage car collectors have been hip to original paint & patina for a long time now with original cars bringing nearly double values of their restored counterparts. Smart collectors have realized un-restored, original paint vehicles are much harder to come by than a restored example, and prices have followed suit. Bicycles are no different. The seat alone on this bike will tell you how well it was cared for in it\'s 62 years. The original plating on the rocket hood ornament, vertical fork springs, cheese-grater rack, and rear reflector housing are a testament to how nice this bike really is. So many original bikes have been parted out, or repainted it\'s simply great to find a bike of this rank and caliber with such originality and integrity.
A few folks have asked the numbers stamped on the riveted plate on the bottom bracket of this bike - they read as follows:
Model Number 180 1 9A31Serial Number A108 06
I have reached my max number of photos, but please contact me to see a photo of this plate, I will gladly send it along.Please ask all questions before purchasing as sale is final.
SHIPPING:Free local pick-up is encouraged, I am in the hills above Pasadena, California and will deliver within 20 miles of Los Angeles for free. I will pack and ship the bike for a fee to be determined once I know the destination and shipping method. It is a giant hassle and a bunch of time to box and prep a bike to ship so there is a fee for this and materials, plus actual freight charges. Please inquire before purchase.
PAYMENT: Item must be picked-up within 3 days of sale. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due by Paypal within 3 days of sale; balance due upon pick-up of item. Pick-up is NOT time to inspect the bike, it is purchase of the item. Inspections are available PRIOR to purchase, please contact me to see the item in person before purchase. Other payment options are available, please inquire before purchase.
Thanks for looking!

1952 Monark Firestone Super Cruiser Deluxe Bicycle Bike ORIGINAL PAINT Schwinn:
$3800.00

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