Westfield Manufacturing Company, makers of Columbia bicycles sold some bicycles directly under the Westfield name. These bikes were essentially the same as regular Columbia models. Even the decal on the tank that reads “Air-Rider”...
Marc Pfisterer’s 1940 Cleveland Welding built Western Flyer Deluxe is an outstanding example of early 1940’s bicycle styling. Western Flyer bicycles were the brand name of Western Auto stores. The tank on this bike,...
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.
This bike is equipped with “Shock-ease” internal springer fork, “biscuit” headlight, horn tank, rear carrier, and deep fenders with curved braces.
Completely restored 1940 Shelby Flyer badged “No Nose.” All chromework by Bob Barnes at Vernes Chrome Plating in SoCal, Lobdell seat restored by Bob Uszjaszi, paint by Aaron Thomas. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas
This is a slightly dressed down version of an AirFlo. Notice the carrier and chainguard are more generic in appearance than on other Airflo models. Still a beautiful bike with fantastic lines.
Here is a original as found 1940 Schwinn Superior men’s lightweight tourist.Nice original,with all the goods.Curently being brought back to riding condition. Entry Submitted by Gary Johnson
Here is 1940 mens Schwinn New World.This bike was cream of the crop,front and rear SCWINN BUILT caliper brakes,TORRINGTON NUMBER 7 pedals,SCHWINN SUPERBE rims,Mesinger seat,prewar SCHWINN GLASS REFLECTOR,STURMEY ARCHER PRE-WAR three speed with AW...
