30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction
October 15, 2022 at 9 AM (EST)
Bicycles and Bicycle related Collectibles, Parts/Accessories, Ephemera, Art & Photography – as well as – Transportation / Automobilia Collectibles, Signs, Posters, Art, Accessories/Parts & MORE!
- This auction will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for in house bidding attendance!
- Lot 1-617 Bicycle related items, Lot 1000-1288 Automobilia items.
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Preview dates/times:
Thur – Fri. October 13-14: 10AM – 4PM
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Featured Lots:
LOT 90.
Rare and important Bronco style hollow cross frame hard tire safety. Features rear hub drive, 30" wheels, retains original brakes, appears to be unrestored and original. First time on the market and only second Bronco style ever offered at Copake Auction. White Cycle Co. C. 1890/92.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $52,800
Rare and important Bronco style hollow cross frame hard tire safety. Features rear hub drive, 30" wheels, retains original brakes, appears to be unrestored and original. First time on the market and only second Bronco style ever offered at Copake Auction. White Cycle Co. C. 1890/92.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $52,800
LOT 31.
Scarce 19th c. Boneshaker, brass label marked "WMH PARKERTON / 145-7-9WEST18STNY". Note brass acorns on grips. 33" front wheel, 28" rear wheel. Also brass acorn on front.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $16,800
Scarce 19th c. Boneshaker, brass label marked "WMH PARKERTON / 145-7-9WEST18STNY". Note brass acorns on grips. 33" front wheel, 28" rear wheel. Also brass acorn on front.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $16,800
LOT 98.
C. 1880's Pony Star High Wheel bicycle. Mfg. by H. B. Smith Co., Smithville NJ.. Barn find condition.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $10,200
C. 1880's Pony Star High Wheel bicycle. Mfg. by H. B. Smith Co., Smithville NJ.. Barn find condition.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $10,200
LOT 6.
Rare Henderson four cylinder Motorcycle with side car poster, Brennemann, depicting rider in full dress and passenger with flowing wrap standing in side card. Sight 24" x 36", overall 37 1/2" x 25 1/2". Imperfections at top of poster.
Estimate: $5,000-6,000
Sold Price: $10,200
Rare Henderson four cylinder Motorcycle with side car poster, Brennemann, depicting rider in full dress and passenger with flowing wrap standing in side card. Sight 24" x 36", overall 37 1/2" x 25 1/2". Imperfections at top of poster.
Estimate: $5,000-6,000
Sold Price: $10,200
LOT 100a.
C. 1898 Chilion wooden frame female pneumatic safety. 23" frame manufactured by M.D. Stebbings Mfg. Co. Springfield Mass.. Good condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,600
C. 1898 Chilion wooden frame female pneumatic safety. 23" frame manufactured by M.D. Stebbings Mfg. Co. Springfield Mass.. Good condition.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,600
LOT 42.
Rare "STERLING BELLS" counter top bicycle bell display. Never offered before at Copake Auction and first one we have seen. You can spin to view different bells. Also features some rare bells. 17" W., 21" Ht.. Good condition. Ex: Jim Carpenter Collection.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $8,400
Rare "STERLING BELLS" counter top bicycle bell display. Never offered before at Copake Auction and first one we have seen. You can spin to view different bells. Also features some rare bells. 17" W., 21" Ht.. Good condition. Ex: Jim Carpenter Collection.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $8,400
LOT 2.
One Off Titanium "Moulton-Type" bicycle, commissioned by Paul Johnson built by Mike Augspurger with the blessing of Alex Moulton C. 1991-1992. It is one of two Moultons in the world, both built by Mike Augspurger. Custom chain rings with a 82t big ring and 70t small ring, Campagnolo Record Ergopower 8s shifters, rear derailleur, crank arms and brakes, XTR Front derailleur, modified to work with the large chain rings, Titanium Campagnolo bottom bracket, Chris King headset (late 1980's), Chris King rear hub (2010), Titanium front hub, Titanium Selle Italia Flite saddle, Hopey steering damper. Good condition.
Estimate: $5,000-6,000
Sold Price: $7,800
One Off Titanium "Moulton-Type" bicycle, commissioned by Paul Johnson built by Mike Augspurger with the blessing of Alex Moulton C. 1991-1992. It is one of two Moultons in the world, both built by Mike Augspurger. Custom chain rings with a 82t big ring and 70t small ring, Campagnolo Record Ergopower 8s shifters, rear derailleur, crank arms and brakes, XTR Front derailleur, modified to work with the large chain rings, Titanium Campagnolo bottom bracket, Chris King headset (late 1980's), Chris King rear hub (2010), Titanium front hub, Titanium Selle Italia Flite saddle, Hopey steering damper. Good condition.
Estimate: $5,000-6,000
Sold Price: $7,800
LOT 517.
Rare 1988 Hutch HPV Superbike. Designed by Dan Hanebrink (developed the “mono-track,” belt-driven motorcycle, an early rear-suspension Mountain Bike and BMX Gravity Bike and MTB pioneer). Sprocket sets ranging from 52 to 64 teeth in the front and 12 to 24 in the rear with 12 gears in total. Pedal power up to 40mph and "downhill and with a car in front for added slipstream, staff at the Bicycle Heaven Museum peg the top speed of this bike at a scarcely believable 139 miles per hour (223.7 kph)". Original retail $399. Scarce piece of BMX history.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $4,500
Rare 1988 Hutch HPV Superbike. Designed by Dan Hanebrink (developed the “mono-track,” belt-driven motorcycle, an early rear-suspension Mountain Bike and BMX Gravity Bike and MTB pioneer). Sprocket sets ranging from 52 to 64 teeth in the front and 12 to 24 in the rear with 12 gears in total. Pedal power up to 40mph and "downhill and with a car in front for added slipstream, staff at the Bicycle Heaven Museum peg the top speed of this bike at a scarcely believable 139 miles per hour (223.7 kph)". Original retail $399. Scarce piece of BMX history.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $4,500
LOT 44.
1885 Columbia 50" High Wheel bicycle. Retains name badge. Good condition. Ex: Jim Carpenter Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,500
1885 Columbia 50" High Wheel bicycle. Retains name badge. Good condition. Ex: Jim Carpenter Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,500
LOT 26.
Barn find 1935 Elgin "Gull" 26" wheel Balloon tire bicycle. One of the rarest Pre-War balloon tire bicycles with only 5 or 6 known. Most were recalled. Good original condition. Original period tires. Stored in a garage since the 1940's. Serial #N44989.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $3,600
Barn find 1935 Elgin "Gull" 26" wheel Balloon tire bicycle. One of the rarest Pre-War balloon tire bicycles with only 5 or 6 known. Most were recalled. Good original condition. Original period tires. Stored in a garage since the 1940's. Serial #N44989.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $3,600
LOT 69.
1970 Schwinn Lemon Peeler 5-Speed original condition.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,000
1970 Schwinn Lemon Peeler 5-Speed original condition.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,000
LOT 102a.
Sean Yates 1991 Eddy Merckx Corsa extra Motorola team bike serial number C 4N80.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $2,640
Sean Yates 1991 Eddy Merckx Corsa extra Motorola team bike serial number C 4N80.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $2,640
LOT 1037.
Early painted wooden sign "KNAPP MOTOR CAR CO. / LEBANON N.H…". Ithaca Sign Works. 12" x 36". Good condition.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,800
Early painted wooden sign "KNAPP MOTOR CAR CO. / LEBANON N.H…". Ithaca Sign Works. 12" x 36". Good condition.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,800
LOT 41.
Scarce large size bicycle stein "ALL-HEIL". Rider with High Wheel. 18 1/2" Ht.. Good condition. Ex: Jim Carpenter Collection.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $1,680
Scarce large size bicycle stein "ALL-HEIL". Rider with High Wheel. 18 1/2" Ht.. Good condition. Ex: Jim Carpenter Collection.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $1,680
Preview
One-Off Titanium “Moulton-type” bicycle, built by Mike Augspurger with the blessing of Alex Moulton circa 1991-1992. Click here for extensive information on this bicycle >>
Oct 15, 2022 Catalog (ver2 2022/09/06) – Current catalog in progress, NOT proofed. For reference for early preview photos.
Bicycles
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- 1970 Schwinn Lemon Peeler
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- 1988 Hutch HPV Superbike
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- 1935 Elgin “Gull” Bicycle
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- 19th c. Labeled Boneshaker
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- Bronco Style Hard Tire Safety Bicycle
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- C. 1880’s Pony Star High Wheel Bicycle
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- C. 1898 Chilion Wooden Bicycle
Accessories / Parts / Collectibles (Jerseys)
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- Bicycle Stein
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- Rare Bicycle Bell Display
Ephemera / Art / Photography
Automotive Items
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- Motor Car Sign
