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1939 Speedline Airflo

Posted on January 1, 2004 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Shelby Cycle Company
1939 Shelby Airflo MT 2sml.jpg

Mick Thompsons fully restored 1939 Shelby “Speedline Airflo” has all the latest styling of the late 1930’s. This particular model has stainless steel tank inserts, where as many models had this part just painted steel. Notice the rare original Delta … Continue reading →

1938 Spiegel Airman West Wind

Posted on February 16, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Airman, Shelby Cycle Company, Spiegel

This artists concept of a radical Shelby bicycle shows features that did not make it to the production “Airflo” model. Double sided full length chain guard, built in tail light, stainless steel tank and guard, wire fender braces, speedometer built … Continue reading →

1939 Western Auto Red Tag Sale Catalog

Posted on February 16, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Shelby Cycle Company, Western Flyer

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 … Continue reading →

1939 Western Auto Green Tag Sale Catalog

Posted on February 16, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Shelby Cycle Company, Western Flyer

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 … Continue reading →

1950’s Shelby Super Deluxe

Posted on March 25, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Shelby Cycle Company

Deluxe Shelby men’s bicycle featuring built in chrome headlight, tail light and springer fork. … Continue reading →

1939 Hiawatha Arrow

Posted on March 20, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Arrow, Gambles Hardware Stores, Hiawatha, Shelby Cycle Company

The Hiawatha Arrow “No Nose” got its name from its similarity to the Shelby Airflo, which had a tank that extended in front of the head tube. Other than that, the rear portion of the tank was the same… thus … Continue reading →

1939 Hiawatha Arrow

Posted on March 20, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Arrow, Gambles Hardware Stores, Hiawatha, Shelby Cycle Company

Deluxe Hiawatha Arrow, sold by Gambles department stores. Manufactured by Shelby, this bike is very similar to the Shelby branded Airflo model. The horn tank, which had the headlight built in wraps around the head tube for a streamline look. … Continue reading →

1938 Shelby Flyer

Posted on March 20, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Shelby Cycle Company
1938 Shelby Flying Cloud.jpg

Shelby Flyer Airflo, ladies model in original paint. … Continue reading →

1939 Hiawatha Arrow

Posted on September 4, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Arrow, Gambles Hardware Stores, Hiawatha, Shelby Cycle Company

Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow, ladies model in original paint. Features the factory original Lobdell “horizontal spring” seat. … Continue reading →

1939 Western Flyer Speedline Airflo

Posted on August 29, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Shelby Cycle Company, Western Flyer

The Bicycle of the Month for September, 2001 is this gorgeous 1939 Shelby Speedline Model 62 – It is an older restoration currently being upgraded to a correct Model 72. This bike currently has N.O.S. U.S.Royal Master tires, original accessory … Continue reading →

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