1940 Schwinn Autocycle
This bike is equipped many of the features that were sought after by kids in 1940. Fenderlight, front drum brake, chrome rims and white wall tires, and horn tank.
Category: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
1940 Huffman Champion
This was the top of the line offered by Huffman in 1940. Features lighted tank that wraps around the head tube, lighted rear carrier. This particular bike is equipped with a New Departure fore...
1940 Firestone Flying Ace
This Colson built “Flying Ace” was sold through Firestone dealers. Similar models were sold under other names. This bike features a tank and chainguard that have a matching wedge stamped into them. Also features...
1939 Western Flyer Speedline Airflo
Widely regarded as one of the most stylish if not the most stylish bikes to come out of the balloon tire era. This bike, built by Shelby Cycle Company features an enormous lighted tank,...
1939 Roadmaster 4-Gill
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...
1939 Roadmaster
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.
1936-38 Mercury, by Murray
This Mercury features the light pod which housed a single light(some housed dual lights), also features tool box tank which allows access to the batteries. Fenders have chrome tips that are unique to the...
1939 Firestone Flying Ace
This Firestone Flying Ace has a tank that is integrated into the top bar of the frame. One of very few bikes to ever incorporate the tank in this way, the Elgin Bluebird is...
1939 LaFrance Streamline Motorbike
Beautiful bike with great Art Deco styling. All original with twin Delta Silver-Ray headlights, chrome tank, chainguard and carrier. Additional acessory Cadet Speedometer (by Stewart Warner) is installed.
1941 Dayton Streamline Motorbike
1941 Dayton with horizontal springer fork which replaced the vertical style springer seen in previous years. This bike is unrestored. Appears to have newer tires.