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    Home » Thrift Store Finds

    My New Ride

    Published by Pam Kessler | 323 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 21 Comments

    I know the anticipation is killing you. Drum roll please . . .

    The thing that just had to come home with me from the barn sale was . . .

    Vintage Murray red tricycle.

    Trixie The Trike!!!

    She's a Murray and I sort of fell in love with the fin on her front wheel.

    Fin on a vintage tricycle.

    Totally Mad Men-ish! (Did you see the season finale on Sunday????? Wow!!!)

    I have it on good authority that the people at Murray were the first to use the double-decker system on the back. So your brother could hop a ride on the back and you could pedal real fast and then stop suddenly and throw him over your shoulders where he would tumble head over heals onto the gravel.

    No, I have no personal knowledge of that.

    Double-decker platform on back of a vintage Murray tricycle.

    The first year they started producing that double-decker style was in 1960. So, as much as I like to think it looks more like a 40's model, it can't be that old.

    And I didn't even mind that she doesn't have all her rubber tires. That's part of her charm.

    1950's red tricycle.

    I like to think that she was so well loved and ridden so hard that her tires just flew off of her wheels one day.

    The other thing I bought was the round galvanized tub/bucket.

    I bought it to plant some flowers in, but, to tell you the truth, I'm getting a little tired of watering my planters this year, so I may just skip the flowers and use it to hold dog toys on the back porch.

    Summer plants on the back porch.

    Oh, and that oblong basket was bought at a yard sale later that same day. I thought it would look cute as a basket for Trixie. It just looked childish though and who needs a childish looking tricycle?

    So what are your thoughts? Should I keep Trixie outside as garden decor?

    Or is she too darn cute and needs to be displayed in my house somewhere?

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    1. Marissa

      June 25, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      Trixie the trike is sweet and brings back so many wonderful memories... totally mad menish!!! Love the show! looks like someone is off to a great summer...:)

      Reply
    2. TARYTERRE

      June 25, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      I love Trixie, inside or out. what moves you???

      Reply
    3. Faye

      June 25, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      Oh good, you got the trike! I love these things outside in the yard or garden and I have 2 not nearly as cute as this one. The least pretty sits on the front porch but the nicest I keep inside only because of the humidity. I hate to see it turn to rust with our rain and wet air so that may be a consideration for your Trixie...hate to see her rust she's so pretty!

      Reply
    4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      June 25, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Trixie will be wonderful wherever she goes...what a wonderful find!

      Reply
    5. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      June 25, 2013 at 6:34 pm

      I don't have an old trike like Trixie but I wish I did!

      Reply
    6. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      June 25, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      She needs to be ridden!! The 4th of July parade is calling you. Pam....We're ready for you to lead the parade!

      But seriously, in front of the fireplace, on top of an old cupboard, anywhere you put her, she'll shine.

      Reply
    7. Melinda

      June 25, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Oh, I think the gal would be cute as garden /yard decor.
      In regard to your watering issue , you need tio get
      yourself a Pocket hose.

      :o)

      Reply
    8. Tazas y Cuentos

      June 25, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Lovely! I would love to have one like this.
      It's fantastic.
      Besos!

      Reply
      • Jeremy

        March 03, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Well i have the exact one for sell..

        Reply
    9. [email protected]

      June 25, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      Cool! I still have my metallic purple bike from the 70's and it's a double decker, too!

      Reply
    10. NanaDiana

      June 25, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      I would love her in the garden but be afraid of rusting away. She is just a darling piece. Any chance to find some protected spot for her outside? Great find, Pam! xo Diana

      Reply
    11. susie @ persimmon moon cottage

      June 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      I'm thinking along the lines with NanaDiana. A protected spot outside would be great. What fun the old metal tricycles used to be! It has been a long time since I've seen one. The big plastic safety- engineered ones just don't compare, especially when it comes to thrills and spills.

      Reply
    12. Shabby chic Sandy

      June 26, 2013 at 2:28 am

      I love the trike--it would look great outside...but maybe when the weather is bad bring it inside. So cute!

      Reply
    13. Art and Sand

      June 26, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Love your galvanized tin bucket, but I LOVE Trixie. I have two photo in a frame together. One is my husband and his brother at 3 and 5 years old riding their little car and fire engine. The other is my sister (5 years) on her trike and me (3 years) standing behind her. It would be so fun to have a trike in my garden.

      Have fun with Trixie.

      Reply
    14. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration

      June 26, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      Pam, I just LOVE Trixie! I would use her outside in the summer and inside during the winder so you can totally enjoy her all year. I am a Mad Men fanatic and that season finale was pretty awesome, wasn't it?? Thanks for sharing with us! Have a great week!

      Reply
    15. Patty

      June 27, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Pam, what a bunch of good finds ! I wish I still had the green trike I had as a little girl. But I did find a Murray at a little shop a few months ago and snapped it up. I knew it was a good price and wasn't going to leave without it! It's in the garden, but I may bring it to the porch for protection.

      Reply
    16. Musings from Kim K.

      June 27, 2013 at 8:00 am

      Love the bike. I swear I had one close to this growing up. Your galvanized tub/bucket would have made a fabulous watering hole for Josie's western party!

      Reply
    17. sew sweet vintage

      June 27, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Awe, so cute!!!!!!

      Reply
    18. Jayne

      June 27, 2013 at 9:28 am

      Trixie is the cutest! Bring her in when the weather gets cold 🙂

      Reply
    19. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside

      June 29, 2013 at 7:47 am

      Trixie is too cute! I can especially see her at Christmas time with presents surrounding her! What a perfect vignette that would be!

      Reply
    20. Debra Oliver

      July 03, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      oh my gosh, adorable. I hope you have her all decked out for the 4th!!

      Reply

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