Top of the line model for Western Auto stores in the 1950’s was this Western Flyer “Super”. Laden with chrome and flashy metallic green paint, headlight, taillight, whitewalls and speedometer. Western Flyer speedometer … Continue reading
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This model was never equipped with a chaingguard. the head light is powered by batteries located in the tank. Notice the embossed wing and “W” on the sides of the light. … Continue reading
Dealer brochure showing the 1939 model year bicycles from Roadmaster. Shown is the top of the line Men’s Supreme “4-gill” model. … Continue reading
Original unrestored Roadmaster “4-gill”, nicknamed such due to the row of 4 louvers on each side of the tank. Most Roadmaster models from this era had only 3 louvers. The head tube on these bikes was taller than other mens … Continue reading
This months bike is a 1941 Hawthorne Comet. Equipped with lighted “floating” carrier, headlight, spring fork and horn tank. The color on this bike was matched from orginal paint that was inside the tank. This bike was restored back to … Continue reading
This months featured bicycle is Jerry Germeau’s 1939 Hawthorne Zep. Super restoration job, certainly a lot nicer than they were from the factory. Eye popping chrome and color, it doens’t get much better than this! … Continue reading
This bike has a very rare chainguard, along with twin Delta Silver Ray headlights, and lighted rear carrier. … Continue reading
The Roadmaster was designed by famous industrial designer Brook Stevens. Mr. Stevens also designed the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, round windows in washers & dryers, bullet nosed train, and some of the Studebaker automobiles. Many people are of the opinion that … 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