Automobilia & Transportation
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Trade Sign

LOT 190a.
Early trade sign "AUTO BRAND / OVERALLS / and SHIRTS / UNION MADE / LEWIS MEIER / INDIANAPOLIS / SOLD BY / C.O. JULIUS". Marked LRC "THOS. CUSACK CO.". 144" x 59". Made by noted sign maker Thomas Cusack. He created The Thomas Cusack Company In Chicago Illinois and was considered a pioneer in the field of outdoor advertising.
Estimate: $3,000-4,000
Sold Price: $5,015
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Trade Sign
Smith Motor Wheel

LOT 114.
Early Smith Motor wheel. 36" L..
Estimate: $400-600
Sold Price: $4,800
Auction: Transportation & Music Auction, March 29, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Motor Wheel, Smith
Rene Herse Men's Bicycle

LOT 376.
Rene Herse men's 24" lightweight bicycle. Fenders, lights, air pump. Good condition. From the collection of award winning actor Anthony LaPaglia.
Estimate: $500-700
Sold Price: $4,720
Auction: 29th Annual Bicycle Auction, June 26, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Rene Herse
Harley Davidson Pneumatic Safety Bicycle

LOT 218.
C. 1917 Harley Davidson Pneumatic Safety bicycle. Harley Davidson "HD" sprocket, badge, Troxel saddle, missing one pedal, 19" frame. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,720
Auction: Bicycle & Transportation Auction, November 13, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Harley Davidson
2005 Ducati Motorcycle

LOT 126.
2005 Ducati Monster S2R motorcycle.800cc. 8627 original miles. One owner. N.Y.S. title. Compete maintainance history. Accessories include BST carbon fiber wheels, Galfer Wade rotor and brakes, Ohlins rear shock, Race Tach front forks, Termignoni exhaust.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,500
Auction: Transportation & Music Auction, March 29, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Ducati, Motorcycle
1988 Hutch HPV Superbike

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
Auction: 30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 15, 2022
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: BMX, Hutch, Superbike
1885 50" Columbia High Wheel Bicycle

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
Auction: 30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 15, 2022
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, High Wheel
1948 BSA motorcycle. B31

LOT 1.
1948 BSA motorcycle. B31. Serial Number ZB3110043. Has transferable title. Sold as is. Includes some service history.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,500
Auction: Estate Auction, April 29, 2023
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: BSA, Motorcycle
Pierce Chainless Pneumatic Safety Bicycle

LOT 141.
C. 1890's Pierce chainless Pneumatic safety bicycle. Leaf spring front fork. 24 1/2" frame, rear suspension, bell, tool bag, Troxel saddle. Good condition.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $4,425
Auction: Bicycle & Transportation Auction, November 13, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Chainless, Pierce
Trade sign, C. 1915, double sided, metal, “Goodyear Akron Service Station"

LOT 3.
Trade sign, C. 1915, double sided, metal, “Goodyear Akron Service Station". 18" x 27 1/4", flange sign. From attic of early Mohawk Trail Gas Station.
Estimate: $600-800
Sold Price: $4,130
Auction: Transportation Auction, March 17, 2018
Category: Automobilia & Transportation
Tags: Goodyear, Sign