This Spaceliner bicycle was manufactured for the Sears, Roebuck and Company from 1964 to 1968 and represents the influence of space-age design during the 1960s. Made for Sears by the Murray Bicycle Company of Cleveland, Ohio, the Spaceliner was part of a line of bicycles marketed to children as being the lightest bicycles on the market. As automobiles became the primary form of transportation during the 20th century, bicycles were no longer relied upon as a form of daily transportation but seen as a novelty for children. Bicycle companies began marketing their bicycles to children and teenagers, for whom the bicycle would be their first form of transportation. Many of these early bicycle companies were owned by the major department store chains such as Sears, Montgomery Ward, and Hudson’s, and advertised their bicycles in their department store catalogues. 

The Spaceliner bicycle, designed by American industrial designer Victor Schrenkengost (1906–2008), drew inspiration from the Atomic Age and space industry designs of the 1960s. It featured futuristic elements like rocket motifs, curved shapes, and sleek lines that were popular during that era. The bike's lightweight, tubular chrome frame with red enamel paint, rocket-pointed front support incorporating a hidden headlight, chrome front and rear fenders, and a chrome-plated luggage rack all contribute to its unique aesthetic. The frame's sleekness and curvature are indicative of Space Age design, which was not limited to bicycles but also influenced automobiles, furniture, appliances, and various consumer products.