Hercules

[Chips_Mahoy]

Just picked this up tonight. 26" men's Hercules (AMF built), 3-spd Sturmey Archer. I think I'll replace the tires & tubes and sevice it really well and enjoy it!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

cool find,what year is this from :?:

Not sure. I'm guessing right around 1970.

 

[Skipton]

Great score! :mrgreen:

 

[jalopyjimmy13]

looks like a 60s english made huffy i got out a barn a few yrs ago same fenders n stuff n color even has the light braket with no light lol need any parts its in pieces

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

looks like a 60s english made huffy i got out a barn a few yrs ago same fenders n stuff n color even has the light braket with no light lol need any parts its in pieces

I don't think I need anything but thanks for the offer! It may wind up as a christmas gift to a friend that likes older British things.

 

[Rustinkerer]

Actually, you have it backwards, Chips. The bikes were made in England, but distributed in America by AMF. Sold through Montgomery Wards, maybe others. Nice one! -Adam

 

[Wildcat]

Made in the Raleigh plant in Nottingham, just below the quality of a Raleigh bike, but still a very good bike. Hercules was their own brand, and pretty famous, until Raleigh bought them in 1960. There should be a 2 digit date on the 3 speed hub, I'll bet this is a 72. The paint looks good, and I'll bet it shines up nicely.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Actually, you have it backwards, Chips. The bikes were made in England, but distributed in America by AMF. Sold through Montgomery Wards, maybe others. Nice one! -Adam

Well then I learned something new today. I got it backwards but thats par for the lesdyxia.....

That would explain the R insignia stamped into the stem then.....