Vintage 1960s Esso Tiger Renegade Muscle Bike – Original Orange Frame & Tiger Banana Seat – Rare Collector Bicycle – Pick Up Only

Vintage 1960s Esso “Tiger Bike” Renegade – Rare Collector’s Find

This is a true piece of American advertising and bicycle history — a 1960s Renegade “Tiger Bike”, created as part of Esso’s famous “Put a Tiger in Your Tank” campaign. These bright orange bikes with their tiger-striped banana seats were promotional giveaway models available through Esso gas stations during the 1960s, making them one of the most collectible and nostalgic muscle bikes ever produced.

Featuring its original orange paint, chrome high-rise handlebars, and that unmistakable tiger-print seat, this Renegade captures the fun, freedom, and creative marketing spirit of mid-century America.

🔹 Features:

Authentic Renegade Tiger Bike from the Esso gas promotion era

Classic orange frame with original finish

Iconic tiger-striped banana seat (highly sought after and rarely intact)

“Wheelie bar” sissy bar and tall chrome handlebars for classic 60s muscle-bike style

Original coaster brake and knobby tires

Perfect for collectors, display, or vintage restoration

🔹 Condition:

This is an original vintage bike — not a reproduction. It has been well cared for, with only gentle wear and age patina consistent with its 60-year history. The seat and frame retain excellent color, and all parts appear period-correct. It displays beautifully and rides smoothly for short vintage show use.

🔹 Price & Terms:

$800.00 — serious collectors only
📍 Local pickup only (no shipping) We are in Beverly MA

🔹 Historical Note:

In the 1960s, Esso (now Exxon) ran one of the most successful advertising campaigns in history with the slogan “Put a Tiger in Your Tank.” As part of the promotion, Esso sponsored a limited run of these Renegade Tiger bikes — a fun way for kids to join the tiger craze sweeping the nation. Today, surviving examples like this one are prized collector pieces representing the golden age of marketing and childhood nostalgia.

🔹 A Must-Have for Collectors:

Highly sought after by fans of vintage Schwinn, Huffy, and AMF-era muscle bikes, as well as collectors of classic advertising memorabilia. A standout piece for any serious vintage collection
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