AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has gotten fans excited after posting something that most haven’t seen on social media.
Mike, 58, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a photo dump of a one-of-a-kind bicycle that is almost obsolete.
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe flaunted a new prized item he found on social mediaCredit: Instagram
Mike is restoring the 1937 Roadmaster SupremeCredit: Instagram/mikewolfeamericanpicker
The History Channel notable’s carousel post had several photos of a scuffed bike that had large wheels and a red and gold frame.
It also had a frayed seat and handlebars.
Each snap showed different angles of the bike from up-close and afar, showing off the progress that Mike made with restoring it.
The reality personality explained in the caption that the bike pictured was “one of the rarest balloon tire bicycles ever made.”
“The 1937 Roadmaster Supreme. Only a few examples exist In original paint,” Mike wrote.
“I’ve managed to get the black paint off the tank and the rear carrier. It’s a painstaking process but we’ll [sic] worth it.
“This bicycle was found in Chicago Illinois and was in the same family for decades.”
Fans were amazed at Mike’s find and gave him props for bringing it back to life.
“What a classic. Real care was taken when they built stuff. Hopefully that kind of thinking will return, so over disposable culture,” one person raved in his comment section.
Another added: “That’s a great looking bike Mike. I especially like the design/style of the chainring. Good luck with the remaining restoration work.”
DOWN MEMORY LANE
Others just mentioned the memories that the bike brought back for them.
“Had one in 1959 like that except it had a springer front fork on it,” one follower expressed.
Another added: “As a Ohio native, I remember my grandfather had one in the barn.
“We called it the “old man bike”. No idea want happened to it…”
A third person revealed: “I want it to ride my dad had the same bike at 10 back in 1937.”
FOR SALE
Lately, Mike has found some prized items to sell.
He has been busy with side projects as ratings for his reality show plummeted.
The American Pickers star found a classic 1930s 5th wheel in March, and he’s looking to sell it for $20,000.
The bulky green trailer looked its age, with chipping wood and rust throughout.
But there are some romantic qualities to the mobile home.
Photographs shared on Facebook revealed a bunk bed inside, folding table, stove, and sink.
It was decorated with road maps from the time and even an old radio sitting on a shelf.
Mike referred to the rig as rare and unusual in the caption, adding: “Picked from a museum in Nebraska that had stored the trailer in their archives for many years, it’s a true time capsule. Maybe one of the first vagabond trailers believed to be from 1933.
“Skinned in what they called leatherette. 100% all original inside and out and is untouched.
“Features a front kitchen with sink and a removable 2 burner camp stove and rear bedroom.”
Mike’s post made many American Pickers fans feel nostalgicCredit: Instagram/mikewolfeamericanpicker
Since the reality show has been seeing low ratings, Mike has taken up a side gigCredit: Instagram
Mike has been restoring old items to resell for pricey amountsCredit: Instagram/mikewolfeamericanpicker
Source: the-sun.com
