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#1 2007-12-11 8:11am

Doug904
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1976 AMF Evel Knievel

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1976 AMF Evel Knievel

contest giveaway bike

I've gotten this bike from the original owner, it now rests beside my other two Hoffman EK's.  This is a photo of a local show I did back in February with my tribute to Evel Knievel.

Bikes history : This particular Bicycle was won from a " CHILD WORLD " in store contest in 1976.
See the vintage 70's photo of the bike and I .   It was the talk of all the kids on Van Winkle Ave , being the coolest bike in the neighborhood !
This is the most sought after version from the 1970's AMF Evel Knievel bicycle line  ,   this" Spirit Of '76"  model was designed to look like Evel's motorcycle.   
This edition was put on display in the Evel Knievel museum.


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1976 EK AMF, 1998 EK Hoffman #80, 1999 EK Hoffman #47, 1999 EK Hoffman #70, 2003 Hoffman Condor
1997 GT Jeremy McGrath Suzuki yellow, 1998 GT Jeremy McGrath Yamaha blue, 2000 Green, 1999 Blue and 1998 polished GT Shows,
2007 PK Ripper DC Shoes Edition #21 and #46 , 1981 mongoose motomag restored
2008 Mirraco Monster Energy Contest bikes, 1985 mongoose Californian Rad replica survivor

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#2 2007-12-11 9:16am

Honda4bmxSnM
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

Breathtaking. Seriously.

Unbelievable find, man. Never seen anything like it.

Carl

Trust 4130.

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#3 2007-12-12 5:14am

shivadread
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

Nor me never seen anything like that before. Real nice

RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT

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#4 2007-12-12 6:31am

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

those must have been a fairly limited run. I'd never seen one until one showed up on ebay earlier in the year, he was selling a NOS seat for that model.  (Is this the one that appeared as an example picture on ebay, by chance?)

The Huffy model is the only one I ever saw.

If your bike showed up at Rockford this year, you'd have a show winner.

 

#5 2007-12-12 7:57am

Doug904
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

BridgeCity wrote:

those must have been a fairly limited run. I'd never seen one until one showed up on ebay earlier in the year, he was selling a NOS seat for that model.  (Is this the one that appeared as an example picture on ebay, by chance?)

The Huffy model is the only one I ever saw.

If your bike showed up at Rockford this year, you'd have a show winner.

Thanks,  I don't know about the example photo but I spoke with the guy and he was a Evel collector as a child and has alot of his stuff.  He also has a Schwinn he's trying to sell, I think its one from his photos with it. 

  I hope to bring all three next year to Rockford and I've also posted it at OS-BMX.com for the BOTY contest, wish me luck!

1976 EK AMF, 1998 EK Hoffman #80, 1999 EK Hoffman #47, 1999 EK Hoffman #70, 2003 Hoffman Condor
1997 GT Jeremy McGrath Suzuki yellow, 1998 GT Jeremy McGrath Yamaha blue, 2000 Green, 1999 Blue and 1998 polished GT Shows,
2007 PK Ripper DC Shoes Edition #21 and #46 , 1981 mongoose motomag restored
2008 Mirraco Monster Energy Contest bikes, 1985 mongoose Californian Rad replica survivor

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#6 2008-01-18 2:37pm

comcam
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

I just got that bike from ebay, not in that great of shape though. Does anyone know where I can purchase the plastic #1 piece that goes above the chain guard, the handle bar cushion, and decals? I plan on restoring it for my son, but man, just cant find the parts.

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#7 2008-01-18 3:07pm

BridgeCity
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

good luck, I've NEVER seen any of that stuff come up on the sites.  Only have seen your bike and another, and a seat on ebay in the past year or so.  for decals you'll probably have to get the best photos you can get, take them into a graphic shop and see what they can do you for.

 

#8 2008-01-20 8:18pm

comcam
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

Thanks City, that was my plan for the decals that I dont have, the plastic piece is gona be a bitch to find, I might have to have it fabricated somewhere.

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#9 2008-01-30 9:56pm

threequartersleeve
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

THAT is a cherry there!
I have the exact same bike- though nowhere NEAR that condition...Sadly my rear tire JUST went flat from dryrot- imagine replacing THAT!
I got it off Craigslist for $40 last year and thought at the time, had never seen one in as good of shape, until NOW...
If by chance anyone happens to have some parts I could really use that handlebar plate....and the above mentioned rear tire!
fingers crossed....and willing to pay.

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#10 2008-02-11 8:02am

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

That is the coolest Moto bike I have ever seen! & Since Evil Passed away its gotta be Very Valuable to a collector! I would Hang that on a wall somewhere!

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#11 2008-03-02 10:12am

Manny74
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

That bike is so cool.I had a huffy thunder road back in those days.

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#12 2008-03-16 7:45pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

cool

big_smile  lol cool roll tongue neutral smile mad wink sad yikes

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#13 2008-04-08 6:59pm

earnie911
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

That thing is SWEET!!!!!!!!

cool Upgrade your bike until it's exactly how you want it then go on to the next bike cool

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#14 2008-04-12 12:59pm

oldharorider
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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

I have one of these I am restoring it for my son. I just found and won the bid on a complete sticker kit for it. I need a Handle bar pad if anyone has one!!! It says evel knievel on it!
Carl 704 239 7659

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#15 2008-05-05 9:26pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

i had one of these .the Evil stuff was gone about time i got it.I can remember well .my grandfather always said dont take your bike apart i did one day he drove up i was still at it he whipppped my butttt!! gramps wasnt to be disobeyed.the bars ,seat grips white and black brings back memories

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#16 2008-05-20 11:56pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

I had one of these bikes when I was a pre-teen, saved my money a long time to buy it from Kiddie City in Whiehall Pa for $100 and I also bought a Roar Power for it too, this was my pride and joy.

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#17 2008-07-06 9:04am

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

Updated main photo to my display at a local indoor auto show, World of Wheels, back in February. Kinda my tribute to the king.

1976 EK AMF, 1998 EK Hoffman #80, 1999 EK Hoffman #47, 1999 EK Hoffman #70, 2003 Hoffman Condor
1997 GT Jeremy McGrath Suzuki yellow, 1998 GT Jeremy McGrath Yamaha blue, 2000 Green, 1999 Blue and 1998 polished GT Shows,
2007 PK Ripper DC Shoes Edition #21 and #46 , 1981 mongoose motomag restored
2008 Mirraco Monster Energy Contest bikes, 1985 mongoose Californian Rad replica survivor

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#18 2008-07-18 12:06pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

i was just watching the history channel and it was on evel knievel and i saw a picture of him standing next to the bike.

out with the new in with the old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smile
mongoose decade guru, hit me up with any questions you may have
R.I.P  Autumn Pasquale. May she rest in Peace!
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#19 2008-08-23 8:46am

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

on craigslist or ebay i saw one just like that but not in as good condition.

out with the new in with the old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! smile
mongoose decade guru, hit me up with any questions you may have
R.I.P  Autumn Pasquale. May she rest in Peace!
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#20 2008-10-15 5:24pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

man i had one when i was a kid... My first bike

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#21 2008-10-15 5:30pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

[img][/img]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff244/highonneon/ek9_200.jpg
the man
neon

As of 1/09/2014

I dont authorize anyone permission to use my pictures...

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#22 2008-10-15 5:53pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u229/68l89/1980evel.jpg

my first bike..ended up busting my teeth out jumping it....cant find this model anywhere...

70s bmx..........................PERIOD

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#23 2008-10-15 5:54pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

my first bike too

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#24 2008-10-15 5:56pm

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

speechless big_smile

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#25 2008-12-13 6:34am

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Re: 1976 AMF Evel Knievel

Saw this on the front page today. Incredible shape! I do remember these but  I was only about 4 when it came out.

I get this question often so here it is to save everyone time. I do not have any Mongoose DMC decals left. I was lucky enough to find a small bunch of NOS decal sets in an old bike shop that no longer exists and I have since sold them all. Sorry. I wish you all the best of luck with your DMC builds.

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