HELP With ID of a Shelby Cadillac Bicycle

[Gruby62]

Wow, this sight has lots of info!! New here due to just finding this bike in the attic of a garage. Its been there a LONG time!! The tires have pretty much became solid and are flaking off of the rim. Heres what I do know about the bike. Its badged a Cadillac which as I understand was made by Shelby. The serial number is V820937. The rear hub is marked New Departure Model D and the brake is marked New Departure. Looks like not much is known on the serial numbers so I started researching the hub and brake. From what I can tell by the brake it should be a 1940-1941??? Looking for some info from the experts on what year this bike may have been made? Any help would be great!! .

 

[WetDogGraphix]

Welcome...nice bike...
Someone will be by shortly with the info you are looking for....

 

[bobcycles]

NIce find! Holy grail twin alum lights are missing... but what is there could sure be pretty with a clean up!
Rare model...I think 1940 or 41

 

[Gruby62]

I looked all over for the lights but could not find them. The guy who owned the bike was 90+ and this bike has probably been in the rafters since the 70's. Trying to figure a value on it.

 

[JAF/CO]

NIce find! Holy grail twin alum lights are missing... but what is there could sure be pretty with a clean up!
Rare model...I think 1940 or 41

Some of those had plastic persons lights as well hard to find also


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[OZ1972]

Very cool bike , its amazing after all these years bikes are still showing up , good luck with the project !!!!!

 

[JRE]

Nice. Yes 40/41. If you decide to sell im very interested in buying it.

 

[Freqman1]

I'm leaning towards 1940 on this one. Here are a couple pics from the '40 cat. This appears to be a cross between a full boogie Model 62SE and a Model 50. Likely either a promotional model or uncatalogued model. My absolute favorite color combo on a Shelby. You can email me at [email protected] if you decide to sell. V/r Shawn

 

[Gruby62]

WOW!! Thats awesome. Beautiful bike. Its for sale. There have been a few offers sent via PM already.

 

[Gruby62]

I think this is the best pic of the bike. The first time someone has seen it in MANY years