Wings Deluxe GoodYear Colson Ladies

[blackphantom]

My latest find is this Ladies Wings Deluxe Goodyear. I scored it for $40. From what I have learned, Colson was the manufacturer of these bikes. I have no idea what year it is. Any help would be appreciated. The bike was complete but I stripped the fenders and chain guard off and stashed them away.

 

[user 135]

That is cool. Did it come with that seat too?

 

[blackphantom]

That is cool. Did it come with that seat too?

No such luck cman, that is my brooks. It does not have a permanent home. It graces different bikes until I find suitable saddles for them.

 

[Unchained]

Nice score! You are correct, that is definitely Colson made. I would say that bicycle was made between 1938-1940... the tank is particular to '38's (as far as I know) and being the color difference, likely is not original (though it is correct and also Colson). the frame itself, with those older, non loop tail dropouts, could have been made between 1938 and 1940 (or thereabouts).

 

[blackphantom]

Nice score! You are correct, that is definitely Colson made. I would say that bicycle was made between 1938-1940... the tank is particular to '38's (as far as I know) and being the color difference, likely is not original (though it is correct and also Colson). the frame itself, with those older, non loop tail dropouts, could have been made between 1938 and 1940 (or thereabouts).

Thanks, this is the kind of info that really helps. You are right it has been repainted. It was originally green. I found that out when I repacked the B.B.
Any other info you have would be much appriciated, I can't seem to find much on the internet.

 

[skoda]

This is my '38 Goodyear Wings "Marathon". The paint comes up to a blue (in places)

 

[Unchained]

Thanks, this is the kind of info that really helps. You are right it has been repainted. It was originally green. I found that out when I repacked the B.B.
Any other info you have would be much appriciated, I can't seem to find much on the internet.

No problem! I'll check a reference book I have and see if I can't figure more out about the bike.

 

[blackphantom]

I was able to cross reference the date code on the Morrow Coaster which was stamped i2. According to the Morrow archives the Brake was manufactured in Feb. 1939. This gets us in the ball Park.