33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction
October 11, 2025, 9 AM (EST)
Featuring the Steve Stevens Collection from Colorado, Meltz Pedal Car Collection, the Marty Himes Estate (Bay Shore NY Museum) featuring signs, posters, photos, trophies, Sprint Car and Midget Racers, and 120 Antique and Vintage Bicycles from a European Collector.
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Thursday/Friday October 9-10: 10-4PM.
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Featured Lots:
LOT 305A.
#52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car. built in 1951 by Danny Hogan as a sprint car with a custom chassis using components from a former midget. This configuration was often referred to as stretched midgets. Engine was a 220 cubic inch Offy engine 111B from car #14. Sprint or "Big Cars" were midsize between midgets and Champ Cars. See catalog for complete history & description.
Estimate: $20,000-35,000
Sold Price: $36,000
#52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car. built in 1951 by Danny Hogan as a sprint car with a custom chassis using components from a former midget. This configuration was often referred to as stretched midgets. Engine was a 220 cubic inch Offy engine 111B from car #14. Sprint or "Big Cars" were midsize between midgets and Champ Cars. See catalog for complete history & description.
Estimate: $20,000-35,000
Sold Price: $36,000
LOT 306A.
1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget race car. Kurtis Kraft was a high-quality midget chassis available in the 1940s-1950s, Kurtis midgets dominated the sport for two decades. This Kurtis has an Offenhauser 110 cubic inch twin-overhead cam engine with magneto ignition, twin Riley carburetors, quick-change rear end, knock-off mag wheels, early period spot disc brakes, and torsion bar suspension. The Offenhauser engine was derived from the design of the Miller race engines. See catalog for complete history and description.
Estimate: $12,000-20,000
Sold Price: $16,800
1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget race car. Kurtis Kraft was a high-quality midget chassis available in the 1940s-1950s, Kurtis midgets dominated the sport for two decades. This Kurtis has an Offenhauser 110 cubic inch twin-overhead cam engine with magneto ignition, twin Riley carburetors, quick-change rear end, knock-off mag wheels, early period spot disc brakes, and torsion bar suspension. The Offenhauser engine was derived from the design of the Miller race engines. See catalog for complete history and description.
Estimate: $12,000-20,000
Sold Price: $16,800
LOT 169.
C. 1880's Star high wheel bicycle. Mfg. H. B. Smith Co., Smithville New Jersey. Nice restoration . Good rider. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $12,000
C. 1880's Star high wheel bicycle. Mfg. H. B. Smith Co., Smithville New Jersey. Nice restoration . Good rider. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $12,000
LOT 161.
C. 1880's Rudge Kangaroo high wheel bicycle. 37" wheel. Has saddle, matching pedals. Fair condition. Repairs. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $9,600
C. 1880's Rudge Kangaroo high wheel bicycle. 37" wheel. Has saddle, matching pedals. Fair condition. Repairs. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $9,600
LOT 41A.
C. 1915 Iver Johnson Father & Son Bicycles with Rifles. Restored as a set by Dick Rath of Time Machines, LTD. Mens Iver has a C.1915 Iver Arms .22 rifle in original condition, and boys has a C. 1915 Daisy BB gun, renickeled that also works. Bikes were restored together to match as closely as possible: red tires, white pedal blocks, luggage racks with polished oak crossmembers, saddles and tool pouches, etc..
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $9,000
C. 1915 Iver Johnson Father & Son Bicycles with Rifles. Restored as a set by Dick Rath of Time Machines, LTD. Mens Iver has a C.1915 Iver Arms .22 rifle in original condition, and boys has a C. 1915 Daisy BB gun, renickeled that also works. Bikes were restored together to match as closely as possible: red tires, white pedal blocks, luggage racks with polished oak crossmembers, saddles and tool pouches, etc..
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $9,000
LOT 613.
Flying A Service large porcelain sign, die formed three dimensional contour, single sided, 56 x 42, condition as shown. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $1,000-3,000
Sold Price: $7,500
Flying A Service large porcelain sign, die formed three dimensional contour, single sided, 56 x 42, condition as shown. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $1,000-3,000
Sold Price: $7,500
LOT 26.
C. 1890-92 Columbia Light Roadster high wheel bicycle. 52" having cowhorn bars with spade grips. Fourth pattern Kirkpatrick saddle. Restored. With stand.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $6,000
C. 1890-92 Columbia Light Roadster high wheel bicycle. 52" having cowhorn bars with spade grips. Fourth pattern Kirkpatrick saddle. Restored. With stand.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $6,000
LOT 526.
Collection of race programs from NY, NJ and New England tracks from the 1930’s-1940’s, good to very good condition. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $200-400
Sold Price: $5,700
Collection of race programs from NY, NJ and New England tracks from the 1930’s-1940’s, good to very good condition. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $200-400
Sold Price: $5,700
LOT 159.
Crypto Bantam 36" high wheel bicycle. Barn fresh condition. Special grips for racing (2 styles). Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $5,700
Crypto Bantam 36" high wheel bicycle. Barn fresh condition. Special grips for racing (2 styles). Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $5,700
LOT 502.
Schwinn 26 inch Black Phantom bicycle, NOS original condition, purchased new by Marty Himes in 1952, ID tags on handle bars. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $1,000-2,000
Sold Price: $5,400
Schwinn 26 inch Black Phantom bicycle, NOS original condition, purchased new by Marty Himes in 1952, ID tags on handle bars. Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection Bay Shore New York.
Estimate: $1,000-2,000
Sold Price: $5,400
LOT 42A.
Indian bicycle with sidecar - Restored by Kid Dean, appears in Volume 2 of "Evolution of the Bicycle," page 2, won at Ann Arbor for Best Restored Bike. Bike originally found in an Indian Motorcycle dealership in New York in the late 1930's
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $4,800
Indian bicycle with sidecar - Restored by Kid Dean, appears in Volume 2 of "Evolution of the Bicycle," page 2, won at Ann Arbor for Best Restored Bike. Bike originally found in an Indian Motorcycle dealership in New York in the late 1930's
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $4,800
LOT 4A.
American Boneshaker bicycle. C. 1869. 38" front wheel. Remarkable original condition. Retains original paint and pin stripe on wheels. Bronze fittings. Elegant machine likely built by a carriage maker. Glenn Eames Collection Vermont.
Estimate: $2,500-3,000
Sold Price: $4,800
American Boneshaker bicycle. C. 1869. 38" front wheel. Remarkable original condition. Retains original paint and pin stripe on wheels. Bronze fittings. Elegant machine likely built by a carriage maker. Glenn Eames Collection Vermont.
Estimate: $2,500-3,000
Sold Price: $4,800
LOT 156.
Victor Victoria pneumatic safety female / male combo. Nice restored condition. C. 1897. Restored by Robin William. Letter comes with it. Comes with matching pedals, original catalog, block chains, ephemera. Dave Walker Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,200
Victor Victoria pneumatic safety female / male combo. Nice restored condition. C. 1897. Restored by Robin William. Letter comes with it. Comes with matching pedals, original catalog, block chains, ephemera. Dave Walker Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,200
LOT 61.
C. 1897 Chilion pneumatic safety wooden bicycle. Brass lamp, matching pedals, wood handlebars with cork grips, period saddle. 24" frame. Appears to be restored. Scarce example.
Estimate: $3,500-4,500
Sold Price: $3,600
C. 1897 Chilion pneumatic safety wooden bicycle. Brass lamp, matching pedals, wood handlebars with cork grips, period saddle. 24" frame. Appears to be restored. Scarce example.
Estimate: $3,500-4,500
Sold Price: $3,600
LOT 30A.
Rare C. 1880-1889 high wheel trophy. Meriden Brittani & Co. Quarduple plate Meriden Ct.. Features two riders with high wheels. Great form. 16 1/2" Ht.
Estimate: $700-1,000
Sold Price: $3,000
Rare C. 1880-1889 high wheel trophy. Meriden Brittani & Co. Quarduple plate Meriden Ct.. Features two riders with high wheels. Great form. 16 1/2" Ht.
Estimate: $700-1,000
Sold Price: $3,000
LOT 464.
Vintage Jordan pressed steel pedal car. Barn find original condition. 41" L.. Meltz Collection Columbia County New York.
Estimate: $100-200
Sold Price: $2,400
Vintage Jordan pressed steel pedal car. Barn find original condition. 41" L.. Meltz Collection Columbia County New York.
Estimate: $100-200
Sold Price: $2,400
LOT 30.
C. 1890 Columbia Model 50 chainless pneumatic safety bicycle. 25 1/2" frame. Pope Mfg. Co., barn find condition including P & H carbide lamp, New Departure bell, leather handlebar pouch. Nice original condition. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $2,160
C. 1890 Columbia Model 50 chainless pneumatic safety bicycle. 25 1/2" frame. Pope Mfg. Co., barn find condition including P & H carbide lamp, New Departure bell, leather handlebar pouch. Nice original condition. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $2,160
LOT 231.
Light weight, racing bicycle. Masi GC: size 56cm c-t-t. Original paint and decals. Any missing components were replaced with the factory correct parts.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,800
Light weight, racing bicycle. Masi GC: size 56cm c-t-t. Original paint and decals. Any missing components were replaced with the factory correct parts.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,800
LOT 202.
Early bicycle hub lamp "COLUMBIA LAMP MADE BY THE POPE MFG. CO. BOSTON". 8" Ht.. Good condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,680
Early bicycle hub lamp "COLUMBIA LAMP MADE BY THE POPE MFG. CO. BOSTON". 8" Ht.. Good condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,680
LOT 702.
Facile Cycles 1888 catalog. Fair condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $50-75
Sold Price: $1,200
Facile Cycles 1888 catalog. Fair condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $50-75
Sold Price: $1,200
LOT 185.
Original unframed Wolff American French bicycle poster. Mounted on linen. Overall 42" x 59". Fair condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $900
Original unframed Wolff American French bicycle poster. Mounted on linen. Overall 42" x 59". Fair condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $900
Below are some links by keyword to our HiBid Auctionflex catalog system with post sale results grouped by specific collections:
Marty Himes Racing Museum Collection
Steve Stevens Collection
Meltz Collection
Dave Walker Collection
John Bergin Collection (Hub Lamps)
Private Collection from England
