Category: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles

1941 Colson Twin-Cushion

1941 Colson Twin-Cushion

One of the rarest bikes out there.This bike is an original(not reproduction) twin cushionair frame. It is an older restoration with great color scheme painted by Bob Strucel and still in beautiful condition. A...

1939 Shelby Super Airflo

This is an immaculate older restoration, formerly in the Steve Castelli collection. It sports new old stock chrome fenders, aluminum carrier and rear fender light, chrome chain guard, stainless steel tank insert, New Departure...

1930’s Colson Imperial

1930’s Colson Imperial

All orig except the Magna aftermarket pedals which, although not repro’s, did not come with the bike. Persons ‘teardrop’ pedals would be correct for this bike. ‘Waterfall’ headbadge is also repro. Entry Submitted by...

1936-1938 Elgin

Stored in garage attic by original owners. All original and untouched except reproduction handgrips and seat which was switched out in the 1950’s. Entry Submitted by stan watt

1938 Schwinn Autocycle

This is a fine original paint example of the very rare and desirable, first year, 1938 Schwinn Cantilever Autocycle. All parts are original except for the repop Goodrich tires. Entry Submitted by Evan Penny

1937 Mead Ranger, Autocycle

1937 Mead Ranger, Autocycle

This 1937 Jewel tank Ranger Autocycle was recently restored by Bob Strucel from an all Original Ranger bike (not Pieced Together).It is an immaculate example of one of Schwinn’s great prewar designs. All original...