These were the Keds sneakers I wore back in the day.
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I used to see Allstate motorcycles at the Sears store in Chicago at Six Corners (Cicero & Irving) back in the 60's, evidently this was from the 50's.
Those are quite an XMAS gift for a kid! What would they cost in today's $$$? Like $1K?
The red bike on the top, left reminds me of a Jawa/CZ a racing buddy had in high school. He'd ride that thing in the pits between races. Reliable, but did it smoke! We called it the "Old Smoke Screen."
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My high school guidance counselor rode a Sears Allstate. Made for Sears by Puch. Genuine communist era functional. 'Twas funky and kitsch but did the job.I used to see Allstate motorcycles at the Sears store in Chicago at Six Corners (Cicero & Irving) back in the 60's, evidently this was from the 50's.
Seemed like a good idea, she certainly dressed nicely for the occasion . . .
That has its place.Seemed like a good idea, she certainly dressed nicely for the occasion . . .
In 1970 my brother joined The Army Reserves to avoid going to Vietnam and he went to a place in downtown Chicago where they specialized in short haired wigs, boy did he look silly lol! 
I think I remember seeing those in early Motel 6's.
That is quite possible, sink is optional.I think I remember seeing those in early Motel 6's.
That was back in the days when it actually cost $6 per person per night. My family's cross-country trips in my Dad's old F-100 camper.
Always dug this ad . . .
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Posted this on another thread but it's fitting here and would go well with that setup.
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