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Shelby Serial Number Project

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orig 1936 shelby traveler,model 24,serial number starts with the letter n. I know the triple stepped rims,torrington deco neck,and squarish badge were phased out in 1937ish. Also,the deep MacCauley fenders were introduced in 36,phasing out the triple stepped/rain gutter fenders,too. Hope this helps.
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I came across this in an old bicycle book several years ago that I bought. I have no clue if this is accurate or not but I'd figure I'd share this on this post it may help date these Shelby bicycles which are hard to date!!
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I came across this in an old bicycle book several years ago that I bought. I have no clue if this is accurate or not but I'd figure I'd share this on this post it may help date these Shelby bicycles which are hard to date!!
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Based on what I've seen the "R-S-T" were more '38-40/41? letters so this list is immediately suspect to me. V/r Shawn
 
Like I said Shawn I'm no expert on Shelbys at all and thought this paper might help you guys out a bit in decoding these Shelby bicycles!!
 
Thanks George. I think there is still a lot of work to be done on the Shelby serial number project. It actually surprises me that we aren't further along than we are! V/r Shawn
 
Well, i posted up a thread offering up all of my knowledge to start a serial number thread but nobody responded so......?

I am one of only a few that knows the ins and outs of Shelbys.
 
Based on recollection - that list does not work at all for what I have observed.

I have never tried writing down what I have observed for analysis... but I have not noticed any correlation or trend with regard to dating in that letter code that everyone wants to work... because it works for other manufacturers. I have wondered if the letter code might be series or model related or something else, and not related to year of mfg at all...
 
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I am working at a museum with a small bike collection. As best I can figure out, one of our bikes is a mid-1930s Shelby frame, sold by Eagle. Was wondering if anyone here had any updates or information that might help me narrow down more specifics on this. Thanks!
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