Flash Gordon’s Ladies AMF Roadmaster

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Today’s OTS, a ladies AMF Roadmaster, comes to us from Flash in Alameda, California. Another 10 saved.

Flash here in Alameda, CA. I found this beauty moldering beneath an old Victorian apt. building, weeds growing through her forlorn spokes. Like the Tin Man, she needed an oil can bad. Her tires crumbled to bits, brake cables frozen in time, a chain rust welded into a solid unit. I believe she is from 1974 based on her Shimano Eagle type 3 rear derailler. The lack of cheesy decals on her original brassy paint speaks of her high breeding. Nice original touches include Shimano stem shifters, Mesenger sprung saddle, and made in Japan rims. I will leave the ferrous oxide coating on her parts as the rust speaks of time, aging, and entropy. She’s a nice ride, smooth and composed, a little squeaky, and happy to be alive again.

Thanks Flash

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  • http://cartoongoddess.com cartoongoddess

    Ooooooh! Love that one! Very sweet!

  • Edward

    Probably built here in Little Rock. The old factory still exists, but it looks like it has been converted to a trucking company.

  • Barry

    I recognize those style handlegrips/brakelevers. My dad had them on his 3 speed new in 1972.

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    Did AMF buy Road-Master too! (Like they did H.D.)or is that the model name? inquiring minds want to know

  • Edward

    Hugh,

    Yes, they owned Roadmaster, and Harley Davidson!

    See the Wikipedia entry for AMF: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Machine_and_Foundry

    Ed

  • Edward

    There’s a beautiful AMF bike sitting in the window of a pawnshop here in town. I went in one day and asked the owner the price. He said “a thousand dollars.”

    He has it on display and won’t part with it.

  • Flash

    Update: I added a rusty old 6v generator set to the bike, the front light has no lens,just the bare bulb, but it works and looks apocalyptic. I also added a rear rack with bungie cord. After some headset work, I can now ride this bike straight hands-off. Not bad for a frame made of tubes pressed into holes.

  • mar10

    Well said my friend…

  • Bon

    Hey Flash,
    I believe I have the same bike. She belonged to my grandmother who, from my understanding, bought her in the 70’s. Do you still have the bike today and perhaps know the value?

  • Whit Carmichael

    I have the same one just like this how much do you think this one’s worth

  • Whit Carmichael