Here is the Announcement Illustration for the 2012 Vintage Bicycle Concours at LeMay to get things rolling for this year’s event. The Illustration depicts (with some license) The "Red Bike", a proposed design by Viktor Schreckengost for Murray Ohio
As noted, we are featuring Murray-Ohio bicycles this year which showcase the design work of Victor Schreckengost, the renowned artist and industrial designer.
Schreckengost’s work for Murray-Ohio from 1938 through the 1960’s included many of most popular and sought after bicycles in our hobby today; from the 1939 Mercury Pacemaker featured at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, to the J.C. Higgins Colorflows and Western Flyer X-53s of the 1950’s, and on to the striking middleweight and muscle bikes of the 1960’s.
His designs embodied a unique dynamism that expanded the art of bicycle design and resulted in the production of models that captured the eye and imagination of the customers of the day, (both children and their parents) and that helped build Murray-Ohio’s manufacturing empire throughout the 40’s-60’s (and that helps feed the eBay coffers today!)
As always, along with examples of our featured make, we welcome all models, brands and years of classic American bicycles to the event.
For more general information about this year’s event you can post here or contact us at our email address at [email protected]
I will also be posting more information about the event here in the upcoming weeks.
Lastly, after much deliberation, Ron Summer and I have decided to conclude the Concours at LeMay with this, its seventh annual production. There are many reasons behind our decision, some are personal and others are based on both having achieved many of the goals we set out to accomplish seven years ago, and the realization that other goals are either unattainable or not sustainable within the parameters of this event.
While there will not be an eighth annual Vintage Bicycle Concours at LeMay, Ron and I are discussing a number of possibilities for a new Pacific NW vintage bicycle event to follow and build on the successes of the LeMay event and continue the Pacific Northwest tradition for bringing out vintage bicycles for the enjoyment of their owners and the public.
So here’s to hoping for a sunny August 25th, a good showing in memory of Mr. Schreckengost, and positive thoughts for future vintage bicycle events everywhere.
As noted, we are featuring Murray-Ohio bicycles this year which showcase the design work of Victor Schreckengost, the renowned artist and industrial designer.
Schreckengost’s work for Murray-Ohio from 1938 through the 1960’s included many of most popular and sought after bicycles in our hobby today; from the 1939 Mercury Pacemaker featured at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, to the J.C. Higgins Colorflows and Western Flyer X-53s of the 1950’s, and on to the striking middleweight and muscle bikes of the 1960’s.
His designs embodied a unique dynamism that expanded the art of bicycle design and resulted in the production of models that captured the eye and imagination of the customers of the day, (both children and their parents) and that helped build Murray-Ohio’s manufacturing empire throughout the 40’s-60’s (and that helps feed the eBay coffers today!)
As always, along with examples of our featured make, we welcome all models, brands and years of classic American bicycles to the event.
For more general information about this year’s event you can post here or contact us at our email address at [email protected]
I will also be posting more information about the event here in the upcoming weeks.
Lastly, after much deliberation, Ron Summer and I have decided to conclude the Concours at LeMay with this, its seventh annual production. There are many reasons behind our decision, some are personal and others are based on both having achieved many of the goals we set out to accomplish seven years ago, and the realization that other goals are either unattainable or not sustainable within the parameters of this event.
While there will not be an eighth annual Vintage Bicycle Concours at LeMay, Ron and I are discussing a number of possibilities for a new Pacific NW vintage bicycle event to follow and build on the successes of the LeMay event and continue the Pacific Northwest tradition for bringing out vintage bicycles for the enjoyment of their owners and the public.
So here’s to hoping for a sunny August 25th, a good showing in memory of Mr. Schreckengost, and positive thoughts for future vintage bicycle events everywhere.
