1955 Western Flyer Antique Bike - $500 (Lago Vista) ** X53?**

[Guest2]

I'm not super-hip on these, but it looks like an X 53, although do not recognize the chainguard as original. I may be wrong...

Looks like possibly a good deal...

1955 Western Flyer Antique Bike - bicycles - by owner - bike sale

This is a 1955 Wester Flyer. Been in my family the entire time, but it is time to let go. The tank horn still works! If you like people asking you “What year is that?”…. You will love this bike....

austin.craigslist.org

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Good Luck CABERS! Too far for me & no time to go get it...​

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Please post it if Yall snag this one!​

 

[Guest2]

...feel free to chime-in

 

[Big Moe]

I love the western stamp on the rear fender.

 

[mickeyc]

Isn't that a typical Columbia fender light?

 

[piercer_99]

Isn't that a typical Columbia fender light?

yes.

wrong headlight, saddle, handlebar, sprocket, pedals, crank, etc.

 

[Guest2]

yes.

wrong headlight, saddle, handlebar, sprocket, pedals, crank, etc.

Thank you!

 

[piercer_99]

Thank you!

here is @mrg 's

LET'S SEE YOUR ORIGINAL RED BIKE'S | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

Red

thecabe.com

another one for comparison, @bobcycles sold

Sold - Restored Western Flyer X-53 Balloon tired bicycle----F/S Now 1700.00 | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

NEW LOW AND LOWEST PRICE NOT GOING LOWER THAN... ......1700.00! Seller has dropped the price! Good local friend of mine and loooooong time collector (pedal pusher days)...... Now asking 1800.00...he has alot more into the bike than the asking. Serious inquiries and I will put you in direct...

thecabe.com

 

[mrg]

Even mine had a earlier guard with black & red paint, should be Candy red

 

[Guest2]

Thanks guys!

 

[piercer_99]

what is there is worth the money, it just is missing a lot of expensive pieces.