what is it?

[kpracing]

hi, i just bought this bike, as most of you are american and know your bikes i thought i would see if anyone knows what it is as i can't find any info. the guy i have bought it off says the only identification on it says "proven speedster". could it be a department store bike? i am picking the bike up at the end of the week.

any ideas?
paul.

 

[turbo/chaos]

nice man good retro bulid is the vib im geting from the look of it alone
well im not good at this on guessing but any one else think it might be a old school flyer of some sort or am i a idiot its all right i know im one at times
later Z?

 

[ourhearts]

possibly a j.c. higgins. department store bike would be a good guess in my opinion.

 

[alesterfeind]

JC Higgins

Looks like a JC Higgins, see this pic of one that's pretty close to it.: http://www.nostalgic.net/bicycle132.htm

 

[iRide Customs]

If you want to know what it is and what it's worth, I know a guy that could tell you in 2 seconds. PM me and if you would like me to put him in contact with you.

Dan

 

[DougC]

Someone (a few someone's most likely) on either OldRoads or C.A.B.E. would know, just from the one pic. Google them for the websites.
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[kpracing]

thanks guys the mystery is now solved, the bike is a 1962 amf roadmaster, rebadged as a proven speedster.
once again thank you all for your help.
paul.