Jack Taylor Tandem
12-30-22, 05:48 PM
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Jack Taylor Tandem
I'm helping a friend sell a JT tandem. It's mid-70s, I believe and in good condition. It was purchased as a frame and has an eclectic assortment of components. He called me today and asked me what I thought of the chances of selling it at the upcoming Madison swap. I told him I'd post here first to see if there was any interest. He's downsizing and not looking to get rich off it. His opening price is $1500 - local pick up in Iowa City. Apologies, but I don't have more pics at the moment. The pic I have is a few years old, but he didn't put many miles on it during the 14 years he's owned it. Oh yeah, the ST sizes are 59x59. brian at ironweedbp dot com
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Neat tandem by one of the great makers. Vintage tandems are, unfortunately, a very hard sell. This one looks interesting -- with the bags, racks, etc. it might have more appeal than most, but he needs LOTS more photos showing frame detail, component list, full measurements (stoker compartment is a key issue -- likely shorter than the modern preference), and build story -- e.g.: what's the deal with the bags -- home made, or unusually preserved vintage, or? Taylor racks? This looks to me a mix of vintage and modern-ish (9-speed barcons?-- hard to tell in the one odd angle photo) -- that might be a mixed bag for selling it -- will likely make it a good rider, but a collector will want more "appropriate" parts. If he hopes to get $1500 he needs to do a lot more to sell it -- even for the Madison swap putting together a flyer with full details is a good idea.
Good luck with the sale.
Good luck with the sale.
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