C.W. Wagner Transcontinental Bicycle Champion Information?

[blasterracing]

I own the Shelby Whippet bike that C. W. Wagner rode across American in record time in 1927 and am looking for any information, articles, photos, etc. of him or the bike that anyone has and would be interested in selling to me.

Thanks,

Tim Newmeyer
[email protected]

 

[Iverider]

I have no ephemera for C.W. Wagner, but I would LOVE to see photos of the bike!!! This would be a cool historical thread should you decide to add to it!

Good luck with your search.

 

[blasterracing]

Whippet Bike

Pics Of The C.W. Wagner Shelby Whippet bike that set the Transcontinental record in 1927.

 

[blasterracing]

I now have the bike completely restored, minus pedals and handgrips. I am looking for a super nice pair of Star 4 Rat Trap pedals if anyone has a pair to sell?

 

[blasterracing]

Some history on this bike.

 

[barracuda]

Albuquerque Journal, August 8, 1927:

 

[Ed Minas]

Stunning! Beautiful work!

 

[blasterracing]

Albuquerque Journal, August 8, 1927:

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Thank you for sharing. That is awesome! I am interested in any information anyone may have on the bike, the journey, or the rider himself.

 

[blasterracing]

Thank you Ed. Bob Strucel is responsible for the vast majority of the work on this restoration. He always does a great job!

 

[Ed Minas]

Love your avitar. My first wheelie as a passenger was in a street legal Nickey 1970 SS 396 Nova. Those were the days.