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1937 Elgin Bluebird in optional 'gunmetal' gray color with original plating and painted surfaces

1937 Elgin Bluebird in optional 'gunmetal' gray color with original plating and painted surfaces
LOT 71.
1937 Elgin Bluebird in optional 'gunmetal' gray color with original plating and painted surfaces. This revolutionary iconic design featured integrated speedometer, tank and lighting, with streamlined pedals, stem and fenders. All components, with the exception of the fender ornament and tires are period original. It is highly unusual to find a seventy-six year old bicycle in this unmolested condition.
Estimate: $10,000-12,000
Sold Price: $17,250

Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Blue Bird, Elgin, Pedaling History Museum


C. 1937 Elgin Bluebird balloon bicycle

C. 1937 Elgin Bluebird balloon bicycle
LOT 100.
C. 1937 Elgin Bluebird balloon bicycle. Older restoration.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $9,488

Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Bluebird, Elgin, Pedaling History Museum


1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon Tire Bicycle

1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon Tire Bicycle
LOT 100.
1938 Shelby Airflow Balloon tire bicycle. Original paint. Original handlebars. 26 x 2.125 Goodyear Airwheel Whitewall tires. 18" frame. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $6,490

Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Airflow, Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Shelby


1935 Elgin "Gull" Bicycle

1935 Elgin "Gull" Bicycle
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

Auction: 30th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 15, 2022
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Elgin


Rembrandt Peale (Penna. 1778-1860), portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas.

Rembrandt Peale (Penna. 1778-1860), portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas.
LOT 175.
Rembrandt Peale (Penna. 1778-1860), portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas. Signed LRC. Info verso. 29" x 24".
Estimate: $2,000-2,500
Sold Price: $2,832

Auction: Estate Auction, May 18, 2019
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Balloon Tire, Oil on Canvas, Rembrandt Peale


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