Top Bicycles Sold on eBay October 2013

At the beginning of the month we search eBay completed sales under most major collectibles categories. We then post the Top 5 eBay completed auctions that sold for the highest price for each category. This listing was one of the Top 5 sales for this collectibles category under Bicycles. We hope you enjoy looking at the information as much as we enjoy posting it. Please make sure you come back periodically, to see the Top collectibles that sold on eBay every month!.

#1. Top Bicycle Sold for $4,250. on eBay

Name of Collectible:   1972 Schwinn Paramount Olympic Edition 55cm Bicycle
This item Sold for $4,250. (Click Image to View Auction).                           
eBay seller:  danmoore1845
Description by seller: “1972 Schwinn Paramount Model P13-9 V1 Olympic Edition. ALL CHROME, complete perfection. Very rare and desirable pristine chrome finish with no imperfections. Reynolds 531 “Double butted” frame and fork. Beautifully sculpted chrome Nervex lugs with perfect unblemished Paramount decals. Serial # H72287, August 1972, 287th Paramount produced that month”.

Definitely a cool collectible capturing the number one spot for the highest sold Bicycle on eBay in the month of October 2013.

#2. Top Bicycle Sold for $3,000. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Early 1890’s Elliott Hickory
This item Sold for $3,000. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: smchighwheel
Description by seller: “Early 1890’s Elliott Hickory, Rare mens or ladies convertable frame (nickle top tube is removable). Frame is powder coated and all bright work is new nickle. The pedals and seat are Columbia Hard Tire parts which is correct for this model”.

Here’s our number two spot for a Bicycle that sold for the second highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

#3. Top Bicycle Sold for $2,500. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  1940 Elgin Twin-Bar 4 Star-Prewar Skiptooth Bicycle   
This item Sold for $2,500. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller:  rbf120
Description by seller: “1940 Elgin Twin-Bar 4 Star Deluxe.  Rolling project.  I bought this bike from it’s original owner in 1993.  I just never found time to restore and realize I probably won’t.  It was a gift from his Grandfather who bought it from the Sears Roebuck in Concord, New Hampshire. The person I purchased it from was the owner from 1940 to 1993!  Originally maroon with cream trim.  Nice original paint sample to match from is under the fork.  When I got it had an amateur spray can resto but was mostly complete”.

Here’s our number three spot for a  Bicycle that sold for the third highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

#4. Top Bicycle Sold for $2,500. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible:  1937 Hetchins Brilliant Cycle with Chater Lea       
This item Sold for $2,500. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller:  constrictor0909
Description by seller: “A very early  and rare version of the classic 1937 Hetchin’s Brilliant, complete and faithfully restored with all period correct details including reproduction square type “Hetchins” decals on the down tube. The frame number on the rear dropout is #79922. 79922 was sent to Cycle Dealers L H Brooks of Manchester on December 2nd 1937. It is listed in the official Hetchin’s records as a Brilliant No.2”.

Here’s our number four spot for a Bicycle that sold for the fourth highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

#5. Top Bicycle Sold for $1,316. on eBay

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: 1968 Schwinn Cotton Picker Krate
This item Sold for $1,316. (Click Image to View Auction).  
eBay seller: oh_viewfinder
Description by seller: “Up for bid is  a nice 1968 Schwinn Cotton Picker Krate bicycle. This is a highly sought after collectors bike. Over all the bike is im good cosmetic and operational shape, but there are some scratches and nicks here an there. Nothing thats unusual for an antique bike. All original except the folowing:Restored chain guard, seat, and grips 1971 original Schwinn disc break rear wheel(The disc break did not come out until 1971, I guess thats when somone upgraded the bike)”.

Here’s our number five spot for a Bicycle that sold for the 5th highest price on  eBay in the month of October 2013.

This is definitely a very nice  Collectible that brought a lot of attention and a great price. Is this your auction and prefer we remove your item? If so, send us an email here.