BMXmuseum.com Forums

Snyderman · RSS feed for topic

For most of us old school bmx collectors that grew up and raced in Northern California owning a early Panda (made in Concord, CA) and a early Patterson (made in Hayward, CA) is something really special. As of today I finally have both

I'm sure some of your local boys saw this posted on the Sac CL for $150 over the weekend. Well a good friend of mine picked it up yesterday for $175. Although he was the first caller at 4am Sat. morning the guy was bombarded w/ calls w/ offers over his asking price. Luckily, the seller honored my friend being the first caller and sold it to him. Not quite sure of the year but I assume w/ no rear brake bridge, it's a 76-78 MX 3. Everything is OG. Even still has the original "stupid rare" Panda MX tires. I've been looking for quite some time for a early Panda. These early 20" Panda's are so comfortable to ride. The frame has a TT length of 21" and where the seat post sits now, I have 26" of room up front So, even at 6'2 it's a super comfy ride. Some of the parts on the bike are YSI front rim, Schurmann ( made in W. Germany) rear rim, Hunt Wilde grips, early Redline undrilled forks, Takahashi Japan Panmax seat, Shimano coater brake rear hub, most likely 1st gen Takagi MX crank and a unstamped Ashtabula stem. Not sure about the black vinyl pad set, seat post, front hub, bars and chainwheel. All decals and finish is OG. Besides all the OG frame and fork decals it also still has the 10 10 High Carbon Tubes , CA bike license and the Napa, CA bike store where the bike was sold decals. Unfortunately, the MX 3 decal on the TT is barely visible. Besides the wear on the finish everything is free of any damage. Definitely, already one of my favorite bikes in my collection. Most of my old 20' bikes are to small for me to ride so, this Panda is gonna get a lot of riding time in the future. So fricken stoked to have this bike! Enjoy the pics.

If anyone can give some some assistance in figuring out the year of mfg. or info. on any of the unknown parts, I'd truly appreciate it. Serial # is M- 1594

Last edited by Snyderman (2012-05-28 7:25pm)

budgolf · 2012-05-28 6:06pm

Thats awesome. Congrats!

ridingdirty42 · 2012-05-28 6:38pm

chainwheel is Three Arrows Japan, sweet score...crazy geometry!

Snyderman · 2012-05-28 6:39pm

Here's my other score I picked up 15 years ago on the Panda. My wife Christy. Had her dress 70's roller derby style w/ the knee high socks, pig tails and rainbow bikini

budgolf · 2012-05-28 6:49pm

Nice!

nycet3 · 2012-05-28 7:21pm

amazing bike. the finish is so cool. enjoy.

BMX*Racer*1983 · 2012-05-28 7:26pm

Hot Hot Hot

The bike of course.....

LIFE BEHIND BARS · 2012-05-28 7:30pm

Awesome score!That seat post tube has a hell of a rear angle to it no wonder you have so much room!

NORCAL BOYZ · 2012-05-28 7:52pm

That Panda is a 76 or 77 Kurt

kwhite27 · 2012-05-28 7:56pm

Kurt, that is freaking awesome!!! I would agree with 76-78. Check out this link http://bmxsociety.com/topic/19402-all-things-panda/ . It might help identify. Cool score and nice pic with the wifey. I'm trying to con mine into. Photo shoot as well. Keep me posted on what you find out.

Snyderman · 2012-05-28 8:07pm

kwhite27 wrote:
Kurt, that is freaking awesome!!! I would agree with 76-78. Check out this link http://bmxsociety.com/topic/19402-all-things-panda/ . It might help identify. Cool score and nice pic with the wifey. I'm trying to con mine into. Photo shoot as well. Keep me posted on what you find out.

Thanks for the info. David & Kris. I'll take a look at the Society thread right now. I'll post any new info. I come up w/.. I never knew Panda made a MX 3 until I saw this one. I always thought they only made the MX 1 & MX 2. If anyone knows what's the difference between the three MX series models, post up the info..

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.

SuperDave4130 · 2012-05-28 8:20pm

My first non department store bike about 30 years ago was a Panda like yours that even had the same Redline forks as yours does.

Snyderman · 2012-05-28 9:08pm

Definately a 76/77 MX 3. Here is scan of a PandaMX 3 ad from 1976. This is it Thanks again Kris for the Panda link on Society. Tons of great info. on there. Looks like everything down to the pads is OG on mine from day one.

Last edited by Snyderman (2012-05-28 9:10pm)

wnnapla · 2012-05-29 4:22am

Friggn Badd Assss dude....... Lovin that suvivor look! Nor-Cal in the house.......

Quetzal · 2012-05-29 6:24am

Wow, cool bike and HOTT wife!!! Congrats on both

Last edited by Quetzal (2012-05-29 6:25am)

reservoir.grizzly · 2012-05-29 8:18am

Nice find there.

shelloil23 · 2012-05-29 10:44pm

Very nice..i saw it and wanted it too!
Had one of these wayyyy back when...nice pick up

vettefan · 2012-05-29 10:52pm

Thanks for sharing BOTH scores bro, Nice job in both respects !

Ps those panda branded tires are off the hook !

Last edited by vettefan (2012-05-29 10:53pm)

Login

Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#2 2012-05-28 6:06pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#3 2012-05-28 6:38pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#4 2012-05-28 6:39pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#5 2012-05-28 6:49pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#6 2012-05-28 7:21pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#7 2012-05-28 7:26pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#8 2012-05-28 7:30pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#9 2012-05-28 7:52pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#10 2012-05-28 7:56pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#11 2012-05-28 8:07pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

kwhite27 wrote:

#12 2012-05-28 8:20pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#13 2012-05-28 9:08pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#14 2012-05-29 4:22am

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#15 2012-05-29 6:24am

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#16 2012-05-29 8:18am

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#17 2012-05-29 10:44pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

#18 2012-05-29 10:52pm

Re: Pure Nor Cal Old School Goodness! 70's Panda MX 3 Score

Board footer