This scan from a 1940 Western Auto Supply catalog shows bicycles built by the Huffman Manufacturing Company. The deluxe boys bike uses the 3-rib streamliner tank that was used on the desirable Super Streamline and Twin-Flex models. On the second page is shown the repair and accessories that were avaible. Davis Deluxe Safety-Grip tires were the top of the line from Western Auto. Delta headlights, Torrington pedals and the Persons Majestic saddle…
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These catalog pages were scanned from a 1939 Western Auto Supply catalog. Shown are Western Flyer bicyles and repair parts and accessories. The bicycles shown were made by a variety of manufacturers. The two ladies bikes and the base model boys bike shown were made by Shelby. The deluxe fully equipped boys bike with horn tank was built by the Cleveland Welding Company. The items shown on the parts page include Davis Deluxe Safety-Grip tires, Wes…
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This 1919 “Black Beauty” Catalog shows the Champion, Traveler, Pony, Pacer, Trotter, Colt, Ladies, and Juvenile model bicycles by the Haverford Cycle Company in Philidelphia. Also shown are a large selection of sundries such as Troxel saddles, Firestone tires, Atherton, Morrow, New Departure, Corbin, and Sturmey Archer coaster brakes and many other items….
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1942 Fall and Winter Firestone catalog. Shows Colson and Huffman built bicycles. “Bullnose” Super Cruiser, etc….
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This page from a 1937 Hardware Age merchandise catalog shows the Evinrude Streamflow bicycle. This would be Evinrude’s first and last attempt at an entry into the bicycle market. The bicycle was a failure, the aluminum forks regularly broke. Few bicycles were not returned for a refund and even fewer survive without a fork that has been welded back together! Evinrude did manufacture and market a bicycle engine attachment earlier however, bu…
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This scan of a page from a 1939 Western Auto Supply store catalog reads “Good News! for Pre-School Bicycle Buyers!” and advertises a lay-away plan for the purchase of a new bike. Shown are bicycles built by Shelby, such as the Sheby Airflo ladies model and the deluxe tank model built by the Cleveland Welding Company, makers of Roadmaster bicycles….
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This outstanding full color catalog from 1917 features the full line of bicycles and bicycle parts that was available from the Montgomery Ward stores for that year. Some featured parts include the Sturmey Archer 3-speed coaster brake hub, New Departure hubs, Riverside brand tires, Persons leather bicycle saddles and a variety of riding apparel among many other items. The deluxe model “Hawthorne De Luxe” bicycle. Hawthorne women…
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