34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction
October 10, 2026, 9 AM (EST)
Our 34th Annual will be one of our best auctions in years featuring collections gathered from all over the United States. Featuring: Over (25) High Wheel bicycles (including rare examples), large collection of Hard Tire and Pneumatic Safeties (including rare examples), (2) ultra-rare all wood Pneumatics, (2) Bowden Spacelanders, (4) Boneshakers (including a labeled example), over 65 balloon tire bicycles (including rare examples), Krates, road and racing bicycles, (20) tandems, accessories/collectibles, posters, large collection of automobilia including bronzes, rare license plates, photographs, brochures and ephemera, mascots, collectibles, signs, racing items and more.
Preview dates/times:
Swap Meet: Friday Oct 9 opening at 7AM
In Gallery Previews: Thursday and Friday Oct 8-9 10-4PM
Sale is 9AM EST Saturday Oct 10 (not our standard 10AM), some preview may be available 8-8:45am prior to sale start.
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Featured Lots:
LOT 52.
Rare 1893-4 Large frame men's Hickory bicycle with unusual curved top tube. 27" frame. Manufactured by the Hickory Wheel Co., So. Framingham, Ma. Very good original condition except for replacement pedals, wood handlebars and handlebar grips. Wheels are structurally sound.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $18,300
Rare 1893-4 Large frame men's Hickory bicycle with unusual curved top tube. 27" frame. Manufactured by the Hickory Wheel Co., So. Framingham, Ma. Very good original condition except for replacement pedals, wood handlebars and handlebar grips. Wheels are structurally sound.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $18,300
LOT 106.
Rare Roadmaster 1956 Prototype bicycle. Mechanical lugged aluminum. Reported to be the only one known. Never offered by Copake Auction. 19" frame. Mark Mattei Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $17,080
Rare Roadmaster 1956 Prototype bicycle. Mechanical lugged aluminum. Reported to be the only one known. Never offered by Copake Auction. 19" frame. Mark Mattei Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $17,080
LOT 25a.
C. 1890 hard tire safety men's bicycle. Lugged split frame, rear levered sprung suspension. Features saddle, pedals, brake, saddle, tires, grips. SN# 328. 21" frame size. 31" wheels. Note mid tensioner spokes. Good condition. Maker unknown. Previously sold at Copake Auction April 2016, lot 111.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $13,420
C. 1890 hard tire safety men's bicycle. Lugged split frame, rear levered sprung suspension. Features saddle, pedals, brake, saddle, tires, grips. SN# 328. 21" frame size. 31" wheels. Note mid tensioner spokes. Good condition. Maker unknown. Previously sold at Copake Auction April 2016, lot 111.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $13,420
LOT 418.
1969 Plymouth Road Runner heavy card stock cut out, single sided, original factory issued, 26 x 34, folds as shown in photo.
Estimate: $200-400
Sold Price: $12,200
1969 Plymouth Road Runner heavy card stock cut out, single sided, original factory issued, 26 x 34, folds as shown in photo.
Estimate: $200-400
Sold Price: $12,200
LOT 91.
Original Bowden Spacelander bicycle. Manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961. Comes with rack (not drilled out). Manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $11,590
Original Bowden Spacelander bicycle. Manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961. Comes with rack (not drilled out). Manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $11,590
LOT 50.
Rare 1896-7 Butler Adams men's safety serial #8882 in very good original condition. 25" frame. Produced by the Adams and Westlake Co., Chicago for distribution by the Butler Brothers Co., a large mail order firm in Chicago. It featured many unique features designed to stand out from the highly competitive mid-1890's bike market- octagonal faceted handlebars, 4-sided fork blades and crank arms, six-sided chain and seat stays and Rathburn adjustable chain adjusters in rear. Original green paint. Also very rare Safety Poise "hygienic" saddle patent 1897 (not original to the bicycle). Truly unique.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $10,980
Rare 1896-7 Butler Adams men's safety serial #8882 in very good original condition. 25" frame. Produced by the Adams and Westlake Co., Chicago for distribution by the Butler Brothers Co., a large mail order firm in Chicago. It featured many unique features designed to stand out from the highly competitive mid-1890's bike market- octagonal faceted handlebars, 4-sided fork blades and crank arms, six-sided chain and seat stays and Rathburn adjustable chain adjusters in rear. Original green paint. Also very rare Safety Poise "hygienic" saddle patent 1897 (not original to the bicycle). Truly unique.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $10,980
LOT 168.
Rare Roadmaster cast aluminum Skylark bicycle prototype. Reported to be 1 of 3 know. This model never before offered at Copake Auction. Mark Mattei Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $10,980
Rare Roadmaster cast aluminum Skylark bicycle prototype. Reported to be 1 of 3 know. This model never before offered at Copake Auction. Mark Mattei Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $10,980
LOT 41.
Victor Spring Fork Hard Tire Safety bicycle. Overman Wheel Company Badge (latest Patent Nov. 4, 85). 20" frame. Comes with matching pedals. Needs seat cover. Original condition
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,450
Victor Spring Fork Hard Tire Safety bicycle. Overman Wheel Company Badge (latest Patent Nov. 4, 85). 20" frame. Comes with matching pedals. Needs seat cover. Original condition
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $9,450
LOT 8a.
Scarce ice bicycle "The Cleveland No. 4 Patented Feb. 4. 1890 Dec. 30. March 17. 1891 Lozier MFG. Co. Toledo O.". Chainguard broken, otherwise good condition. David Metz Museum. Previously sold at Copake Auction April 12, 2014, lot 109.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $8,540
Scarce ice bicycle "The Cleveland No. 4 Patented Feb. 4. 1890 Dec. 30. March 17. 1891 Lozier MFG. Co. Toledo O.". Chainguard broken, otherwise good condition. David Metz Museum. Previously sold at Copake Auction April 12, 2014, lot 109.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $8,540
LOT 18.
Demarest Boneshaker velocipede. Made by the A.T. Demarest Co. in New York City, USA in 1869. The front wheel is unusually large with a diameter of 42". This large wheel is made like a buggy wheel with wood hub and spokes with an iron hoop fit tightly around the wood hoop that is around the spoke ends that project outwards from the wood hub. Retains badge. Good condition. Scarce example. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $7,930
Demarest Boneshaker velocipede. Made by the A.T. Demarest Co. in New York City, USA in 1869. The front wheel is unusually large with a diameter of 42". This large wheel is made like a buggy wheel with wood hub and spokes with an iron hoop fit tightly around the wood hoop that is around the spoke ends that project outwards from the wood hub. Retains badge. Good condition. Scarce example. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $7,930
LOT 65.
C. 1880's Star High Wheel 42" bicycle. Patented by George Pressey of Hammonton NJ, produced by H.B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville NJ. Good condition. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $7,930
C. 1880's Star High Wheel 42" bicycle. Patented by George Pressey of Hammonton NJ, produced by H.B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville NJ. Good condition. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $7,930
LOT 82.
Victor: tandem pneumatic safety bicycle. Complete. Restored by Craig Allen in 2010.. Built for lady on front seat and gent on the rear seat. In good like original condition and ready to ride. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $500-600
Sold Price: $7,320
Victor: tandem pneumatic safety bicycle. Complete. Restored by Craig Allen in 2010.. Built for lady on front seat and gent on the rear seat. In good like original condition and ready to ride. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $500-600
Sold Price: $7,320
LOT 529.
1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race broadside, Sept 23, 1905, Second Annual Cup Race, printed on linen, very delicate, frame 22 x 39, broadside 17 x 34.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $6,100
1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race broadside, Sept 23, 1905, Second Annual Cup Race, printed on linen, very delicate, frame 22 x 39, broadside 17 x 34.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $6,100
LOT 571.
Ford Sales and Service, Cars - Truck - Tractors heavy porcelain sign, chips on edges shown, marked Verbrite Signs Chicago in lower right, 60 x 27.
Estimate: $800-1,000
Sold Price: $3,965
Ford Sales and Service, Cars - Truck - Tractors heavy porcelain sign, chips on edges shown, marked Verbrite Signs Chicago in lower right, 60 x 27.
Estimate: $800-1,000
Sold Price: $3,965
LOT 481.
Giordani American retro Ferrari F 1 pedal car, 50 inches long, 12 inch rubber tires, 20 inches high, reference books included.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,538
Giordani American retro Ferrari F 1 pedal car, 50 inches long, 12 inch rubber tires, 20 inches high, reference books included.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,538
LOT 209a.
Large 19th c. French poster "CYCLES PEUGEOT / BEAULIEU, (DOUBS)". Features airplane and bicycle. Overall in frame 79 1/2" x 60".
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,294
Large 19th c. French poster "CYCLES PEUGEOT / BEAULIEU, (DOUBS)". Features airplane and bicycle. Overall in frame 79 1/2" x 60".
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,294
LOT 581.
Socony Motor Gasoline gas pump globe, metal body, double face, 16 inch dia.
Estimate: $400-500
Sold Price: $2,562
Socony Motor Gasoline gas pump globe, metal body, double face, 16 inch dia.
Estimate: $400-500
Sold Price: $2,562
LOT 315.
Lucas "King of the Road" hub lamp, full nickel finish. Stamped "Rd. 129 FM". 9 1/4" Ht.. Good condition.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $1,952
Lucas "King of the Road" hub lamp, full nickel finish. Stamped "Rd. 129 FM". 9 1/4" Ht.. Good condition.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $1,952
