This is a slightly dressed down version of an AirFlo. Notice the carrier and chainguard are more generic in appearance than on other Airflo models. Still a beautiful bike with fantastic lines. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
This bike is equipped many of the features that were sought after by kids in 1940. Fenderlight, front drum brake, chrome rims and white wall tires, and horn tank. … Continue reading
This was the top of the line offered by Huffman in 1940. Features lighted tank that wraps around the head tube, lighted rear carrier. This particular bike is equipped with a New Departure fore brake and 2 speed rear hub. … Continue reading
This Colson built “Flying Ace” was sold through Firestone dealers. Similar models were sold under other names. This bike features a tank and chainguard that have a matching wedge stamped into them. Also features truss fork, front loading torpedo headlight, … Continue reading
Widely regarded as one of the most stylish if not the most stylish bikes to come out of the balloon tire era. This bike, built by Shelby Cycle Company features an enormous lighted tank, deep fenders with tail light, curved … Continue reading
This is a rare Roadmaster with the 4 gill tank. Notice that the gills in the front of the tank that allow the noise from the horn to emit. There are usually 3 gills on each side of the tank, … Continue reading
This is a complete original Roadmaster featuring the “Shockmaster” spring fork, drop kickstand, and tank with removable side panel. Rear carrier has tail light and the headlight is a front loading torpedo. … Continue reading
This Mercury features the light pod which housed a single light(some housed dual lights), also features tool box tank which allows access to the batteries. Fenders have chrome tips that are unique to the Mercury line and can be found … Continue reading
This Firestone Flying Ace has a tank that is integrated into the top bar of the frame. One of very few bikes to ever incorporate the tank in this way, the Elgin Bluebird is another. This bicycle has a Dayton … Continue reading
Beautiful bike with great Art Deco styling. All original with twin Delta Silver-Ray headlights, chrome tank, chainguard and carrier. Additional acessory Cadet Speedometer (by Stewart Warner) is installed. … Continue reading