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Shelby 52a / finally sees some daylight

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Brian

Finally riding a big boys bike
This one has been locked away in one of my sheds basically since I found it a few years ago. This old fella is completely original down to the tires. Was originally thinking of parting with it so I took it out to knock off the dust. Starting to have second thoughts now. Just came out super nice!
I believe this bike was ridden very little and kept pretty safe since it was made in ‘53. I see a couple very small and minor touch ups on fender but I have to say that it’s in exceptional condition.
It's badged “Fox” from Rowlettes in Richmond, VA. It never left far from home as Richmond is only 30 minutes from me.
Just wanted to share it with you all

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Nice bike but weird that Shelby's most deluxe bike of the time would end up with a budget stamped stem, wonder if Fox opted for that to save a little or swapped out at some time?, just did a quick search here and all the OG one I've found ( including mine ) had a cast neck.
 
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Nice bike but weird that Shelby's most deluxe bike of the time would end up with a budget stamped stem, wonder if Fox opted for that to save a little or swapped out at some time?, just did a quick search here and all the OG one I've found ( including mine ) had a cast neck.

You know I believe you’re right. That could have been switched out sometime ago. I totally overlooked it because I was so pleased about the general appearance of it. I may have one will have to search
 
This one has been locked away in one of my sheds basically since I found it a few years ago. This old fella is completely original down to the tires. Was originally thinking of parting with it so I took it out to knock off the dust. Starting to have second thoughts now. Just came out super nice!
I believe this bike was ridden very little and kept pretty safe since it was made in ‘53. I see a couple very small and minor touch ups on fender but I have to say that it’s in exceptional condition.
It's badged “Fox” from Rowlettes in Richmond, VA. It never left far from home as Richmond is only 30 minutes from me.
Just wanted to share it with you all

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Sweet shelby, thank you for sharing
 
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