• BeaterRezQ

    Bill,
    WOW, what a find! Even if it never gets restored due to excessive rust…still a conversation piece if anything. (but then again, I’ve seen some pretty bad bikes get restored to nearly as new condition)
    All, or most bike manufacturer’s had a “signature” series–perhaps, in the day this was one of Huffy’s finest?
    Thanks for showing it to us! Ditto Cameron!! I just love the mixture of unique, rare, different and odd that are showcased here in the beloved Gallery.
    BRQ
    **to note: with all those bikes in the background, I’m sure if you really tried you could get that lil’ Huffy on the road again.

  • billnuke1

    Hey Gang, If I can pull the “mass” of Peugeots apart, I will send a picture of them, too! A really sad situation! The bikes have been “stored” outside waiting for the value to climb and for just the right person to come along with $! Looks like 20 years too late! I have no idea as to what to do with these bikes! I have too many projects! I guess that to end up on Cam”s site is reward enough! The bikes do look to be well ridden. They were not garage queens!
    Thanks Cam!

  • DOCSPROCKET

    BILL THIS IS WHAT I CALL A EXTREME PROJECT I SEE A RARE FIND THAT HAS GREAT POTENTIAL,
    THE UGLYER THEY ARE THE MORE I LIKE UP. IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL VIEW

    • BeaterRezQ

      Doc,
      I so love your comment. I have been told so many times at bike shops and by “bike guys” …” You can’t do that!” or ” That things old, why bother?” There’s something so special and satisfying when you bring it back to full functionality- all pimped out.
      That lil’ Huffy is rare and unique, good luck Bill if you pursue the resto’!
      B

  • Ryan Surface

    Very cool find Bill thanks for sharing – looks like a job for the “Ultra sonic cleaner” look forward to any shots of the Peugeot Pile you can come up with. In a pile of 10 Peugeot’s you should find at least a couple working simplex derailleurs right 😉

  • Bob Hague

    “Honey, I need to use the birdbath for a few minutes.” Amazing find. Would be great to know more about the history of this untypical Huffy.

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  • tommi banta

    Do you know what it worth

  • systemBuilder

    This is a (Raleigh)Carlton re-badged as a Huffy, sold in the USA from about 1960-1965. I can tell by the front fork ends, which were of a distinctive pattern used mostly on Raleigh Record, Grand Prix, and Super Course models. The wrapover stays (that’s a single piece of metal – a labor-saving device in the braze-up of this frame) are also a trademark Carlton item. The one surprising thing is the lack of a U-shaped Carlton rear centerpull brake bridge. I believe that GB brakes are high-end and this bike was low-end, so perhaps the centerpulls on this bike were an upgrade at some point in the life of this bike.