Originally Posted by
Kabuki12
Nice! My size too, tall frame. I wonder what type of brakes these had. I would think it should be left as a display. It is obviously in the right hands, it looks in good shape, box and all.
Given the era, it's most likely a brakeless, fixed gear model. During this era, brakes were usually an option on men's bicycles. At tis time, this bicycle would have sold for $35.00 -$40.00 and the optional ABC or Barwest coaster brake would have added $5.00 to the price.