C.1948 Shelby Traveler Rusty Crusty Survivor

[Griff2003]

Nice cheap find over the weekend, although it's crusty it's actually super solid and all components move freely, got some old continental ballooners on it and it looks sick. Original except for seat and grips obviously, the front wheel still had a petrified Goodyear double eagle. I think with a rough saddle and some coke bottle grips it will be perfect.

Attached also is the same model traveler with the red and blue paint scheme it's supposed to have, borrowed off another forum on here.
Honestly love these rusty crusty but solid bikes, super fun to look at and ride.

 

[tacochris]

Nice cheap find over the weekend, although it's crusty it's actually super solid and all components move freely, got some old continental ballooners on it and it looks sick. Original except for seat and grips obviously, the front wheel still had a petrified Goodyear double eagle. I think with a rough saddle and some coke bottle grips it will be perfect.

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Attached also is the same model traveler with the red and blue paint scheme it's supposed to have, borrowed off another forum on here.
Honestly love these rusty crusty but solid bikes, super fun to look at and ride.
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To me, the crusty ones always love you more. My crusty bikes are my best riders

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Nice cheap find over the weekend, although it's crusty it's actually super solid and all components move freely, got some old continental ballooners on it and it looks sick. Original except for seat and grips obviously, the front wheel still had a petrified Goodyear double eagle. I think with a rough saddle and some coke bottle grips it will be perfect.

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Attached also is the same model traveler with the red and blue paint scheme it's supposed to have, borrowed off another forum on here.
Honestly love these rusty crusty but solid bikes, super fun to look at and ride.
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I love my Traveler

 

[cyclingday]

Nice find!
That bike has a great look to it.
Shelby’s are a quirky brand.
The crustier the better.
No worries about scratching the paint on that classic.
Enjoy the ride!

 

[Griff2003]

I love my Traveler

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Yeah man yours is the only one on here that's same as mine, was also red.
These are surprisingly good quality bicycles now I have this one. Has stood test of time well. Everything moves freely

 

[Griff2003]

I love my Traveler

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Yours is in very nice shape for the age I know that's a keeper

 

[WILDBILLII]

Sweet! Good for you!

 

[ToddF]

Great find and all there. I found one a week ago that I think may have been a Traveller (by the badge outline), its stripped though. I got it for $90. Im curious what you paid, I have no clue what is reasonable.