Then quoted a price of several thousand dollars–supposedly that a shop had begged him to take (why didn't he take it instead of bothering us with his absurd arguing?) for the incomplete rust bucket (and a common one at that)!Īnother Einstein wrote in asking for info on his "CWC Chicago Welding Bicycle" and–of course–no photos. but then proceeded to quote a year for it that was 20 years off (insisting HE was right because he "saw a 'pittchure' on the internet that looked 'just like it'). and then proceed to tell US what they figure they have via DIY (and they are usually WRONG) and how much it is REALLY worth! One fellow with a rusty carcass wrote in and asked for an identification and appraisal. Supposedly, President Truman looked at the horse and said, "Well? If YOU'RE gonna get on–I'll just stay off!" We think of this story when people write in asking for us to tell them what they have. It is said that President Harry Truman was once trying to mount a horse when the horse caught one of its own hind legs in a stirrup. NBHAA FAQs* (*Frequently Asked Questions) We will be continually adding to this section over time, so stay tuned for more info and expansions. Thus, submitted for your approval are NBHAA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). All photo submissions become property of NBHAA and we regret we can no longer return photos due to the volume of mail. We regret that due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we cannot respond to snail mail as rapidly as e-mail (we have a substantial backlog of the latter). Remember, ALL identification requests and inquiries must be accompanied by a photo (and self-addressed stamped envelope for snail mail). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly via E-mail or snail mail. Although we do not sell bicycles or parts, we can assist you in locating those who do. Furthermore, we are not represented by nor connected with any other persons or organizations. Anyone who says so or thinks so is mistaken. Although we do have specific fees for certain services such as detailed research and copies, we have never and do not ask for "memberships" of any kind. NBHAA is not affiliated nor connected in any way with a defunct museum. We are available with movies, videos, slide shows, speaking engagements, and have access to the curator's collection of over 1,000 bicycles. We have accurately identified over one MILLION vintage bicycles and we are the largest source of information on American-made classic bicycles on earth! NBHAA can assist private collectors with information and advice on history and restorations. But you will begin to see many of them by merely visiting this site. Aside from limited displays at major museums and industry events, these items have never been on full display to the public. The contents of The Archive were not recently obtained. The Archive materials represent a lifetime of collecting painstakingly accumulated over a period of nearly fifty years. Countless head badges, games, clocks Neon signs, pins, original drawings, blueprints and other bicycle memorabilia are part of The Archive.Īlso included are over 300 original old vintage bicycle movies (NOT videos- but REAL 16mm FILMS) dating back to the 1930s and mountains of related historical memorabilia. Hundreds of books ranging from one of the first English language bicycle books in the 1860s to more modern works such as Pryor Dodge's THE BICYCLE are included. The Archive contains over 80,000 original catalogs, photos and advertisements ranging from the 1860s thru 1960s. Higgins, Western Flyer, Hawthorne, Hiawatha, Roadmaster, Pierce, Iver Johnson, Indian, Rollfast, Firestone, B.F.Goodrich, Good Year, Bowden, Manton & Smith, Mead, Ranger, Ingo-Bike, Murray, Mercury, Huffman, Huffy, Dayton, Colson, Monark, Silver King, Rocket, Stelber, Ross, Harley Davidson, Whizzer, Dynacycle, Wasp, Pow-wow, Travis, Marman, Jack & Heintz, Sherrell, or what have you, (if you don't see the name of your bicycle here.just ask us) National Bicycle History Archive of America (NBHAA) can identify virtually any American-built bicycle or motorized bicycle from this period. Be it Schwinn, Shelby, Columbia, Evans, Evinrude, Elgin, J.C. Welcome to Classic Bicycle Heaven! This website is dedicated to identification, cataloging and restoration advice on bicycle history, especially Classic American bicycles 1920 thru 1965. SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE AND OTHERS TO CLICK AND GO TO NEW DESTINATIONS ON THE SITE SUCH AS GTCC AND HOW THE HOBBY BEGAN! LOOK FOR THE TOPIC/QUESTION/ANSWER YOU WANT. Email us at: on the colored letters at right to : Send Email to NBHAA
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