What are the rarest prewar ballooner bicycles

[barneyguey]

Hello guys! I know everyone is saying these 41 CWC Tall Tank bikes are rare? But I’ve been trying to find info on the one that I recently purchased and can’t find a thing! So far all the ones I’ve found have a Western Flyer headbadge, I think? However the one I’ve picked up has a “Texas Ranger” headbadge. What does this mean? I know mine is far from complete. It’s missing the headlight, tank, rear rack, kickstand and rims. Does this make it “more rare” than the others? Just got this thing and tryin to figure out where to go with it lol.



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That means it was sold at Whites Auto Stores. It was common for the dealer to install their own badge on the bikes they sold. It doesn't have anything to do with the brand. Barry

 

[Floyd]

I guess I can add my 36 Huffman Super Streamline here. Even being a girlie, it's a rarity for sure. Since getting it I've done alot of web research and I can't even find a recent sale of one to ballpark current market value.

 

[stezell]

Hello guys! I know everyone is saying these 41 CWC Tall Tank bikes are rare? But I’ve been trying to find info on the one that I recently purchased and can’t find a thing! So far all the ones I’ve found have a Western Flyer headbadge, I think? However the one I’ve picked up has a “Texas Ranger” headbadge. What does this mean? I know mine is far from complete. It’s missing the headlight, tank, rear rack, kickstand and rims. Does this make it “more rare” than the others? Just got this thing and tryin to figure out where to go with it lol.



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Wes did you try posting under ballon tire bicycles for more information? Cool start to a cool project man.
V/r
Sean

 

[ranman]

'38 Bluebirds

Only 21 known 1938 Bluebirds on Nick's registry- 15 complete with tanks, 6 bare frames or converted into Robins. Of the complete bikes, 3 are Deluxe models, 12 are Standard models.

Darcie

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Darcie, 22 and 16 now?

 

[Beek]

View attachment 775940View attachment 775941 1938 Huffman LaFrance, Super Streamline.

 

[Kickstand3]

Maybe not the coolest, but never seen another one , only pics
Manton & Smith

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[Kickstand3]

Bumper Time !

 

[Robertriley]

My OG Elgin Cigar is the only ElginSwift I have seen.

 

[OZ1972]

All of the bikes are outstanding !!!!?

 

[Kickstand3]

How about a 39 Hawthorne twin Zep!
Not mine but really cool