American Flyers

American Flyers

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• American Flyers takes you on the road for exciting world-class cycling competition as two brothers struggle to win a race and to regain the respect and affection they once shared. Achievement-oriented Marcus (Kevin Costner) is a nationally-ranked cyclist. Younger brother David (David Grant) is a drifter, content to cruise through life on a 10-speed. Time-and the painful events surrounding their fa

American Flyer

Sports physician Marcus persuades his unstable brother David to come with him and train for a bicycle race across the Rocky Mountains. He doesn't tell him that he has a cerebral tumor. While David powerfully heads for the victory, Marcus has to realize that the contest is now beyond his capabilities. / Features great views of the Rockies and an insight in the tactics of bicycle races.American Flyers could roughly be referred to as a cross between Breaking Away (also written by Steve Tesich) and Brian's Song. Sports physician Marcus (Kevin Costner, sporting a ludicrously big mustache) coaxes his flaky brother David (David Marshall Grant) into doing something with his life and training for a grueling bike race in the Colorado Rockies. The scenario is complicated, though, by family frictions and the fact that the brothers' dad died of a cerebral aneurysm that has been handed down to one of the brothers. The two train rigorously for the big event (part of their routine involves outrunni

American Flyers

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MAY 21 2011 IS JUDGEMENT DAY! "I'm Blowin' Away" by American Flyer.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

What is the value of the Gilbert American Flyer All Aboard 1966 Winter Wonderland train set?

Best answer:
I found a site that lists the set in excellent condition at $ 900, from the TM American Flyer price guide for 2004. The value would be higher today. If you have the box and the complete set, (the boxes are often more valuable than the sets because most did not survive), I would not be surprised for the set to go for over $ 2,000 on eBay.

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