Twhalverson110

Hi, my name is Tammy and we would like to know if anyone has knowledge about this brand of bike. It is a Baronia which is German made, and it is post world war ll we think. It has all original parts and paint, a few dings and I will attach some chips but overall in pretty good condition. I can send some pictures to anyone who would like to see it. my email address is tamara-110@live.com. thank you

roccobike

OMG! I can't believe someone remembered this ancient brand.
Baronia was manufactured in West Germany and imported to the US to be a low cost competitor to the balloon tire Schwinns, Columbias and Roadmasters in the mid-50s. Baronias were sturdy bikes, but lacked any glitz that the chromed Schwinn's and Roadmasters had. To be honest, they were boring, but well made.
I recieved mine well before I should have been given a bike of that size, so I sort of grew into it. It served me well for over 8 years as a fun bike and a working, delivery and newsboy bike, before I sold it to a neighbor.
Baronia lost favor because they were lackluster in appearance, sold by department stores and the decrease in the value of the dollar made them less competitive.

Esteban32696

Do a search of Baronia Fahrrad , & get plenty of info. Have Google to translate.

Twhalverson110

okay, so can you tell me what it is worth? that is all we really want to know. thanks

rhm

Not without photos. You can post them here - best way to do it is put them on your flickr or snapfish or whatever, hit that "picture" button, and paste the links there.

Twhalverson110

Do you have an email I could send it too. not sure how to do it on this post. my email is tamara-110@live.com thanks

Twhalverson110

Here goes. I am going to try and send a picture of the Baronia and hopefully someone can tell me somewhat what they think it is worth. really would like to know. thanks

rhm

Well, that's a pretty cool bike, and definitely matches what Roccobike said. Mid-50's bike, clearly made for the American market (you won't see anything like that in Germany). The fact that it's a man's frame, has a gas tank, and balloon tires, are all good; lady's frame, skinny tires, etc. are less valuable to the people interested in a "cruiser."

What's it worth? Since it's not a Schwinn, I'm afraid there won't be that much interest; but still, I'd guess you could get $150 - $200 for it with patience, less if you're in a hurry.

Mickey

Some words for searching:

Baronia Bielefeld (town) 30th Years
founded 1921 by Karl Heidemann & Co .... HWE..Heidemann Werke Einbeck
https://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~pa...lery/phei.html

roccobike

WOW again! With the exception of the chainguard, that's exactly the bike I had as a kid. My chain guard was painted. I think it said "Baronia" on it. Otherwise, identical.
Considering it's age, that's in excellent condition. It will fetch a few dollars only because of its condition and maybe because it is an uncommon name.
I'd agree with the $200 estimate, but it will take the right buyer.