'Shelby Made' Abraham & Strauss "Flash" Cigar Tank Motorbike

[Jesse McCauley]

This machine came out of a small Long Island auction, likely never left NY after being sold
Sold by the Abraham & Strauss department store in Brooklyn, the parent company / location that ultimately came to be known as Macy's.

Had a couple folks ask for more photos, once I get it in hand and clean her up a bit I will improve on these limited views.

I'm putting together the picture in my mind a bit but any insights are welcome.

 

[oldspoke]

Nice score - Way to find them !

 

[jimbo53]

Beautiful bike! Any idea what year?

 

[lgrinnings]

Chainring appears to be Emblemesque?

 

[Blue Streak]

December 1925

September 1930

September 1931

September 1933

 

[Jesse McCauley]

As always @Blue Streak you come with the goods! Thank you!
That Dec. of '25 advert may be the ticket!
That 'motorbike' the young man in the lower left corner is riding is the closest depiction of the A&S Flash I've seen!
I got the ol' boy home and just added the serial no to the Shelby serial list, its an early one in that iteration for sure.
I believe the serial reads "A6430"

 

[SKPC]

If ...A6430: then it is the 1st "A" serial number with the shorter 4-digit (not 5) serial number I have seen thus far.

 

[Jesse McCauley]

A photo in better light -

 

[Jesse McCauley]

I'm fairly certain it is "A6430"

 

[Jesse McCauley]

Got a break in the weather that let me snap a few good photos of this machine this afternoon.