The Shelby Cycle Company of Shelby, Ohio is known for having produced some of the most desirable collector bicycles. In 1928 they manufactured and sold the “Lindy Flyer”, a bicycle with a Charles Lindbergh theme. In the late 1930′s they made the Shelby Speedline Airflo, this radically styled bike is very sought after today. In the 1950′s Shelby was responsible for the Donald Duck bicycles, which were painted yellow and blue with a duck head on the front of the frame. Shelby, like other manufacturers of the time made bicycles for other retailers such as Montgomery Ward, Spiegel, Gambles stores, Firestone and Goodyear.

       The Deluxe and Custom Airflos were referred to as the Speedline. The difference between a Deluxe (Model 62) and the Custom Built (Model 70) was the aluminum ‘lightning’ tank inserts and the aluminum chain guard. The “finest equipped” (Model 72) also had aluminum fenders and a speedometer. This is a largely original Model 70 Speedline in unrestored condition. The only concessions are modern tires because this bike is ridden regularly and it has reproduction grips. Owner: Shawn Sweeney