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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 →

1937 Western Auto (Western Flyer) Catalog

Posted on June 15, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Shelby Cycle Company, Western Flyer

These scans, from the 1937 Western Auto Supply catalog show Shelby built bicycles. The deluxe Streamline “Master” model was later called the Air-Flo by Western Auto Supply and other retailers, however Shelby called this early version (1937-1938) the Airflow (no … Continue reading →

1958 Western Flyer X-53

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Western Flyer, X-53
1958 Murray X-53.jpg

This is a completely original bike that epitomizes the styling of the 1950’s. Features include chrome fenders, dual spring fork, Davis Deluxe white wall tires, and Delta headlight. x53 … Continue reading →

1939 Western Flyer Speedline Airflo

Posted on February 14, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Airflo, Shelby Cycle Company, Western Flyer

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 →

1938 Western Auto Catalog

Posted on January 28, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Shelby Cycle Company, Western Flyer

In this 1938 Western Auto Supply catalog, we see bicycles built by Shelby. The early version of the Air-Flo is shown. The Air-Flo DeLuxe features a Delta torpedo combination horn-headlight and a Delta Defender tail light. This bike also features … Continue reading →

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