They say bicycles are what’s worth collecting. John Deere entered the bicycle business in 1973 and just as quickly stepped out in 1975. The bikes were manufactured in Taiwan and marketed by Deere. In fact, collectors today will be some of the first to share that these aren’t amazing bikes. Their appeal comes from nostalgia.

The John Deere ERTL AMT 600 1/16 5-wheeler Dump Bed Bike is priced at $35.99. Vintage John Deere 3 speed bicycle is priced at $400.00, and New Tomy John Deere Heavy Duty 12" Girl's Bicycle PINK is priced at $49.99. There is also a Vintage John Deere bicycle listed for $200.00 with local pickup.

The 1972 through 1974 models of John Deere bikes were actually scoffed at back in the day as they were made in Taiwan. However, the fact that this bike still sports about 80% of its original parts, is a credit to just how much better things used to be built. To boot.. this is a bike that was ridden vigorously for decades.

Some John Deere fans have no interest in old tractors or combines. They say bicycles are what’s worth collecting. John Deere entered the bicycle business in 1973 and just as quickly stepped out in 1975. The bikes were manufactured in Taiwan and marketed by Deere.