RARE Vintage 1960s UNIVERSAL BODY BUILDER - LONG BEACH Retro Fitness Equipment

Description: ** MAKE AN OFFER! ** On some items we are unable to consider offers, while others WE CAN! This may be one. This is a truly RARE piece of fitness history from the 1960s! The Universal Body Builder and Reducer is a unique, vintage wooden, leather, and rubber resistance training device, and you won't find another like it online. Stamped with "UNIVERSAL BODY BUILDER AND REDUCER 602 F & M BANK BLDG. LONG BEACH", this item connects back to the rich heritage of the F&M Bank Building in Long Beach, California, which may have housed a bodybuilding center as one of its tenants.The Long Beach Legacy: In the 1950s and 1960s, the Long Beach and nearby Muscle Beach areas were the epicenter of bodybuilding culture. Legendary figures like Jack LaLanne, Steve "Hercules" Reeves, and a young Arnold Schwarzenegger helped build the fitness scene into what it is today. Owning a piece of fitness history from this era is like owning a piece of bodybuilding's golden age.Product Features:Material: Wood, leather, and rubber constructionDimensions: Handle: 14", base: 14", rubber-band 14" x 4" when relaxedCondition: Excellent vintage condition, showing minimal wear consistent with ageUsage: Likely used for arm resistance training by placing the device on the floor, securing the feet beneath the leather straps, and pulling the wooden handle upward with the rubber band providing resistance. There may be other uses as well.Significance: Stamped with the historic F&M Bank Building address, adding to its collectible value.Why You’ll Love This Item:RARE and Collectible: Perfect for bodybuilders, exercise enthusiasts, or fitness centers looking to showcase a piece of retro fitness equipment.Great Display Piece: Ideal for fitness museums or collectors of vintage workout gear.Historical Connection: A unique tie to the bodybuilding scene of 1960s Long Beach, California, during a time when names like Jack LaLanne, Steve Reeves, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were shaping the fitness world. MAKE IT YOURS – Buy It Now! Don’t miss the chance to own this extremely rare piece of fitness history. Perfect for display or for those who appreciate classic, retro fitness equipment! For more great items of all types, click here to visit my store AND be sure to click SAVE SELLER so you'llbe alerted when we post new items - and see them before anyone else! If you ever have any issues with our items, please do contact us personally before any neutral or negative feedback.As you can see from our feedback reviews, we always do our best to take care of our fellow ebayers in a fair & reasonable manner!

Price: 157.5 USD

Location: Gadsden, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-10-21T01:38:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.5 USD