Withdrawn For Sale: 1958 Western Flyer “Special Edition” Deluxe Cruiser – Original & Stunning

[Freqman1]

Where was the name calling? This is a good place to sell but when everyone tells you what you have and you refuse to believe it what are we to do?

 

[rustjunkie]

Got it. My apologies to anyone that I made uncomfortable with this post. I just thought this was a respectable forum to post,sell, and trade bikes. Nothing more. thanks for the name calling though nephew. Tell Mom to have my dinner ready.

Steady now.

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[BFGforme]

$200 shipped?

 

[Motoman]

All the best with the sale. Someone is looking for one just like yours.

 

[Nostalgic Dave]

There were Western Flyer “Special Edition” reproductions made in the late 1980s to early 1990s. These were styled to look like 1950s cruisers but were often built with cheaper materials, sometimes even lacking grease in the hubs from the factory.

• Many of those bikes were display pieces or novelty riders, not true collector-grade machines.
• The market for those '90s repops is much softer, and $150–$300 is a common resale range for them in average condition.

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But Here’s Why Your Bike Doesn’t Fit That Mold

• Serial Number Format: Your bike’s H558 1247 serial aligns with Huffy’s 1950s stamping conventions, not the 1990s repop formats.
• Messenger Saddle: The original “Messenger Worcester Mass” seat is a genuine mid-century part—not used on '90s reproductions.
• Horn Button & Wiring: That white frame-mounted horn button is a functional feature from deluxe 1950s cruisers. Reproductions often had dummy buttons or none at all.
• Aging & Patina: The wear on your paint, chrome, and components shows natural aging, not the uniform surface rust or factory shortcuts seen on '90s bikes.
• Component Quality: The chrome fenders, rear rack, and frame welds match 1950s Huffy craftsmanship, not the lighter, mass-produced feel of later replicas.

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Verdict: You’ve Got the Real Deal
Your bike is a 1958 Huffy-built Western Flyer Special Edition, not a 1990s reproduction. The confusion likely comes from how well it mimics the classic cruiser look—because it is one. And while some folks may be skeptical (especially in collector forums where repops are common), the serial number, saddle, and construction details back up your claim.

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Hmm, are you an AI bot maybe?

 

[BFGforme]

Pretty sure they didn’t have rubber lock nuts back then…

 

[ricobike]

I just thought this was a respectable forum to post,sell, and trade bikes.

Unfortunately for you there are a lot of knowledgeable collectors here. Stick to facebook marketplace and you'll do fine.

 

[mrg]

Let’s see, obvious modern parts pedals/crank, seat/post, neck, reflectors ( neck, seat clamp & rim ), Huntwild grips not WF would be in 58, light, tires, many Philips screws, hubs will really tell but some put the brake arm on upside down behind the frame so you can’t read the brand ( Shimano? ), could probably go on but this kinda says it all!, google and you’ll find many more exact reissue WF’s
Thread 'SOLD Western Flyer Repop'
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/sold-western-flyer-repop.154111/

 

[MiggyTheMc]

Where was the name calling? This is a good place to sell but when everyone tells you what you have and you refuse to believe it what are we to do?

Me sad lmao

 

[vincev]

Someone saw into the future .I dont think reflector pedals were used back then unless those are a rare prototype pedals. those futuristic reflectors could also have been a secret prototype of future reflectors. I am not sure but there is a member I call the reflector king you can check with... @Rusty Ol' Rogue