Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Identify this Birmingham Hercules. 1963 sticker.

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Chelsea Ann
02-14-09, 02:34 AM
A few years back, I found this bike in a trash pile and put new tires on it. I ride it everywhere! But what year is it? It has a curved underbar and looks like it was originally painted red. There is a light on the front that is powered by the front wheel and it only has one speed.

On the front it says- H Hercules, Birmingham. On the back there is a license plate that says- Fresno 1969
And on another part it has two stickers that say- Oakland 1963, and Oakland 1967

Please help! What year is this bike? And do you know if my darling Hercules is worth anything?


cycleheimer
02-21-09, 07:00 PM
Sounds like it has a Dyno-hub generator. One-speed? With hand brakes, or coater brake?
To help us identify it, please take some pictures and post them.

Chelsea Ann
02-23-09, 04:49 AM
It has coaster brakes. One speed.

I will try to post pictures as soon as possible.
Thanks!

-Chelsea


cycleheimer
02-26-09, 07:29 AM
This Raleigh was posted on the "Saved From The Dump" thread on February 25th. Does you bike look similar?