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Like any big retailer, western auto tended to use a variety of different manufacturers for their bikes. Original vintage famous james bicycle poster,circa 1920s 30 x 40 inches. Just like our original red wagon, the radio flyer brand has become an american icon. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. Western flyers were known for constantly providing innovations to frame style and handling, making them easier to ride and more suitable for longterm riders. Height to top of handlebars is only 30 and to top of the seat is 25 very small bike. Vintage original garton delivery cycle tricycle wagon pedal car rare. How much is a western flyer 2 seater bicycle worth. The company was founded in 1917 and is based in chicago, illinois. Antique, western flyer western auto supply company girls 26 inch bicycle.
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Western flyer was an american private label brand of bicycles, tricycles, scooters, play wagons, and pedal cars and tractors, and roller skates, sold by the former western auto stores. Though western auto supply owned western flyer, the bicycle was. Radio flyer is the official maker of the little red wagon, tricycles and other safe, quality toys that spark imagination and inspire active play. Radio flyer is a cultural touchstone for people of all ages since we began in 1917. Thanks for looking and be sure to checkout my other items for. Find out how much a western flyer bicycle is worth. The first thing to keep in mind is that just because the bike is old, or just because you never saw a bike like it before, doesnt mean it is valuable. For questions regarding product warranty, please reference our warranty policy or call customer service at 1. Western flyer was an american private label brand of bicycles, tricycles, scooters, play wagons. Prices for western flyer tricycles depend on the items model, its condition and original manufacturer. Radio flyer red rider trike, outdoor toddler tricycle. Unfollow western flyer bikes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The bike that first started this hobby of mine was a red early1960s englishbuilt western flyer 3speed that i bought off a guy on the east side of des moines. Three years later, antonio had saved enough money to open a small woodworking shop.
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