1940-1941 Roadmaster Deluxe
I couldn’t find a catalog for the ’40-41 models, so I restored her using the ’30 catalog. She still needs a few finishing touches, like accenting the gills on the tank and pin-striping the...
Category: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
1938 Colson Imperial model 07468
Super rare 1938 Colson Imperial model 07468 almost complete.Missing Delta Firefly reflector and correct aluminum hornlight. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett
1937 Monark Flo-Cycle
All original except for the rear reflector housing and lens. Note the hex shaped handlebar and fork strut tubing. The unique leaf spring behind the bottom bracket allows the rear seat stays of the...
1933 Western Flyer Catalog Page
This photo of a page from a 1933 Western Auto Supply Store catalog, submitted by Dave Nash shows an early “Balloon Tire” bicycle offering.
1939-41 Hawthorne Standard Model
This bike is one of my favorites. I bought it one on Ebay for $50 plus shipping of $60. My original plan was to Semi-restore it. But after cleaning it up, putting new tubes,...
1933 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne Super Flyer
First year balloon tire Montgomery Wards bike equipped with 26×1.75 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...
1936 Shelby built, Cadillac Airflo
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
1938 Rollfast, Princeton V200
H.P. Snyder built Princeton. First year correct color opalescent paint. Toolbox saddle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett Delta Defender tail light.
1937 Schwinn built, B.F. Goodrich model BA-67
Before and after a makeover. Entry Submitted by Gary Johnson