1963 (circa) AMF Westpoint
This early 1960’s 26″ AMF (Roadmaster) built Westpoint girl’s bike was a lot of fun to build. It was a complete basket case when I first got it. However, now it’s pretty much the...
Tagged: AMF Wheel Goods Division
AMF was the acronym for American Metal Foundry. In 1950, AMF purchased the Roadmaster line of bicycles from the Cleveland Welding Company and called it the AMF Wheel Goods Division.
1950’s Hiawatha Meteor
This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank,...
1960’s AMF Roadmaster Amflite Cobra
Talk about a rare bike! Have you ever seen one of these? The design is entire unique. Double bar frame with an aluminum decorative “console” cover is the first thing that pops out. But...
Photo – 1960 Gambles Hiawatha
Here, a teenage boy adjusts the handlebar stem on a brand new 1960 Hiawatha bike. This Hiawatha was built by AMF Cycle Co. [click thumbnail for full size image]
1960’s AMF Royal Master
This is my wife’s bike from back in the ’60s. We don’t know the year it was purchased for her, but she got it new. All original, except the tires and tubes, which are...
1958 Hiawatha Vintage Photograph
Christmas 1958. Gambles Hiawatha “Seneca”, made by AMF.Entry Submitted by Tommy Dyle Identification provided by Leon Dixon, National Bicycle History Archive of America
1961 Roadmaster Jet Pilot
1961 24″ AMF Roadmaster Jet Pilot Original Un-restored Bike. Aquired from 2nd owner, Local Bike. The Lights on the Truss bars were missing so they have been replaced with NOS. It has a built...