Excelsior find

[G. Wilson]

I recently picked this jewel up at an estate sale along with a red two speed '62 Corvette. I am not exactly sure but I believe it is a 1940 model? The serial number is: E21449 and it looks to be original. I think just cleaning this one up and leaving it as is would be the best way to keep it for now. Can anyone verify the year and if it is original for me? Cost was $275 for both bikes with a photo of the Corvette to come soon!

 

[Kickstand3]

Pics
Please

 

[G. Wilson]

Trying.

 

[Sportyworty]

Appears to be a 16 inch shortie frame

 

[Addison 35]

Looks like a 1940 BA-97

 

[kenny_hungus]

You scored big time buying this 40 and another bike for 275.00.........good job!!!!!

 

[cyclingday]

Oh, yeah!
That was a smoking deal!
Value Galore!
Let’s see some close ups of those period aftermarket fender decals.
Don’t be too quick to try and remove the original owners character from that bike.
Brodie Knobs and Squirt Decals give that thing it’s attitude.

 

[1817cent]

You did good! Great score.. Dont remove anything. Great bike, especially with what you paid for it! Congrats!

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

That's a super cool score. I might lose a couple things (like the basket and horn) But yeah, don't mess with it too much. Great bike !

 

[mrg]

Great bike, does the horn also have a decal?