1940 Western Flyer
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.
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1939 Western Flyer Speedline Airflo
The Bicycle of the Month for September, 2001 is this gorgeous 1939 Shelby Speedline Model 62 – It is an older restoration currently being upgraded to a correct Model 72. This bike currently has...
1937 Western Auto (Western Flyer) Catalog
These scans, from the 1937 Western Auto Supply catalog show Shelby built bicycles. The deluxe Streamline “Master” model was later called the Air-Flo by Western Auto Supply and other retailers, however Shelby called this...
1958 Western Flyer X-53
This is a completely original bike that epitomizes the styling of the 1950’s. Features include chrome fenders, dual spring fork, Davis Deluxe white wall tires, and Delta headlight. x53
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,...
1938 Western Auto Catalog
In this 1938 Western Auto Supply catalog, we see bicycles built by Shelby. The early version of the Air-Flo is shown. The Air-Flo DeLuxe features a Delta torpedo combination horn-headlight and a Delta Defender...
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1940 Huffman Twin-Flex “Big Tank” Champion pair
Here is an outstanding pair of “Big Tank” Huffman built Twin-Flex bicycles. The men’s bicycle is a Firestone “Air-Flex” and features the headlight that are built into the tank. It is restored in beautiful...
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