1940 Elgin
Late 1940 standard model Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett Streamline horn tank on this bicycle extends past the seat tube and is adorned with a scalloped paint design. E.A. Laboratories torpedo headlight is mounted...
Category: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
1939 Manton Smith Golden Zephyr
Fully restored Manton Smith Golden Zephyr bicycle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett Chrome fendes, rack, headlight and chainguard really make this bicycle stand out. The unique rack on this bike is made of steel...
1937 Colson Commander
Outrageous design by Wilbur Henry Adams resulted in this art-deco beauty of a bicycle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett Unique frame tubing is continuous from the top of the head tube, all the way...
1938 Schwinn Liberty
This base model Schwinn straight-bar is completely original. Notice the lack of even a headlight. This was typical of lower cost Schwinn bicycles during the 1930’s. Liberty branded Schwinn bikes were sold by Chicago...
1941 Hawthorne
Entry Submitted by Patrick Lewis This vintage Hawthorne bicycle was made by the H.P. Snyder company, who also made Rollfast bicycles. The springer fork design on this bike is one of the few that...
1944 Dayton Military
WWII U.S. Army bicycles are among the rarest of vintage military vehicles around. Although the U.S. Army had used bicycles for many years before WWII, none were standardized for procurement before 1942. The Army’s...
1939 Firestone Flying Ace
Huffman built integural tank as part of the frame. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett Rare Firestone Flying Ace bicycle has the tank built right into the frame. Firestone speedometer, made by Stewart Warner features...
1937 Colson 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...
1938 Schwinn Motorbike
Ground up resto, from nothing much to something nice. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas