Bike values--- Stock vs. Tricked

[thompy_2000]

I have a 77 Murray "King Kat". Should I try and keep it as original as possible to keep the value or can I trick it out with other parts and custom paint and still maintain value. Can anyone tell me the value of such a bike restored or otherwise?

Thanks Steve :?:

 

[deorman]

I'm guessing this is a "spider" bike. Some 70's Murrays have cash value, but it's usually obvious, and most of them don't. Gears? Whacky and unusual handle bars, or frame shape? No? Start stripping.

 

[mikesbikes36]

they r worth money if there original and in good shape ...go to this site and check em out... http://musclebikeforums.com/ do u have any pics ...that would help out a ton ..mike

 

[icyuod2]

i replied to your other thread further down (double post)


"murray king kats fetch a high dollar value if complete and original.
i'm all for chopping old bikes (even a 67 schwinn stingray deluxe)
but ya might wanna look into that.

i have a feeling that king kat (in original condition), could probably buy you more than a few ratty bicycles."
last one i saw was listed for $900