Bill Triplett's Vintage Bicycle Page

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Airflo (1936, Cadillac) - This is an early style Shelby built Airflo bicycle, branded as a Cadillac. There was no association with the Cadillac Motor Car Company. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Arrow (1939, Hiawatha) - Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow exclusive tank for Gambles. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Arrow (1940, Hiawatha) - Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow, sold by Gambles Hardware Stores. For more info, click here. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Autocycle (1936, Schwinn) - This 1936 Schwinn "Jewel Tank" Auto Cycle was top of the line. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Blackhawk (1933, Elgin) - The Elgin Blackhawk was styled after motorcycles of the day. The "tank" had a door on the right side that opened up to allow access to the battery and room to store tools, marbles, frogs, or whatever else a young boy might have treasured in 1933. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Commander (1937, Colson) - Outrageous design by Wilbur Henry Adams resulted in this art-deco beauty of a bicycle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Commander (1936, Colson) - Art deco bike designed by Wilbur Henry Adams industrial designer from Cleveland.Unlike anything on the market at that time and was not very popular.Only a handful are in existance today. The largest head badge ever for Colson. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Flying Ace (1939, Firestone) - Huffman built integural tank as part of the frame. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Golden Zephyr (1939, Manton & Smith) - Fully restored Manton Smith Golden Zephyr bicycle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Imperial (1937, Imperial) - This fully restored Colson built Imperial features a striking black and red paint job with bright yellow accent pinstripes, and art-deco chrome insert on the tank. It features a Delta Hornlite on the front fender, and a Delta Defender tail light on the rear fender. Notice the swan like goosneck, which was a Colson exclusive. This bike also sports a...

Imperial model 07468 (1938, Colson) - Super rare 1938 Colson Imperial model 07468 almost complete.Missing Delta Firefly reflector and correct aluminum hornlight. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Mens base model (1942, Elgin) - War time bike from Sears.Original paint including handle bars,stencil headbadge and reflective striped fenders. Murray Ohio built basic rider with only a trip meter option. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Motorbike (1932, Iver Johnson) - Original paint 28" with wood grain metal clad rims. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Motorbike (1938, Iver Johnson) - Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Ranger (1922, Mead) - Schwinn built motorbike. Unique to Mead Hercules carrier and Brampton 1/2" pitch chain use on all Rangers. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Ranger (1924, Mead) - Original paint bike with the wheel set replaced with alloy rims and 700x40c tires for riding.Anniversary Schwinn hub in the rear and ND up front makes for a great rider. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Stardard (1940, Elgin) - Late 1940 stardard model Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

Super Flyer (1933, Montgomery Ward Hawthorne) - First year balloon tire Montgomery Wards bike equipped with 26x1.75 tires.B.F.Goodrich repro tires are a little small than original 26X2.125 and work great for riding.Headlight and taillight are in works.Should have an aluminum face delta horn.Original paint Super Flyer only colors. Entry Submitted by Bill TriplettUPDATE: Correct horn and handlebar...

Superb (1936, Columbia) - Original bike with working horn and light. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

tall frame (1920, Mead) - Restored Schwinn built Mead Ranger Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

V200 (1938, Princeton) - H.P. Snyder built Princeton. First year correct color opalescent paint. Toolbox saddle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett

V200 Custom Built (1936, Rollfast) - Deluxe model V200 Rollfast bicycle featuring Troxel Toolbox saddle and Delta Red Ray tail light, Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett