Huffman Airflyte Identification Help

[David Hoeffner]

Hi all. I do not know much about antique bikes, but I came across a bike with a storage locker I bought. I did a little research and I think it is a post 1941 Huffman Airflyte Streamline.

From my research so far, the handle bar is not original and likely a 60 or 70's Schwinn and the pedals are replacements from the 70s as well.

I am unsure about the rest and hoping to find some help here. I think the paint is original though and wondering if anyone can confirm that for me.

Thanks in advanced.

 

[B607]

I know little about Huffman's but I can take one look at that bike and tell you that you found gold! Congrats on a super find. Gary

 

[Nightrider]

Looks to be late 30's. Paint could be og, hard to tell in the pics. Bars could be og as well. Basket, grips and pedals added later. Nice find! Post s/n ( under bb) for exact year.

 

[David Hoeffner]

Looks to be late 30's. Paint could be og, hard to tell in the pics. Bars could be og as well. Basket, grips and pedals added later. Nice find! Post s/n ( under bb) for exact year.

High, thanks for the response. I took some more photos, including under the bb (had to look up what that meant lol) to show the s/n.

 

[pick]

I know little about Huffman's but I can take one look at that bike and tell you that you found gold! Congrats on a super find. Gary

+1

 

[Nightrider]

Could be a '37, not 100% sure though.

 

[David Hoeffner]

I figured out what the bike is on another forum, it is a 1939 Huffman Model 50.



The paint I am 99% positive is original. Everything else is original except the basket, grips, and pedals according to the catalog.

Anyone have an idea how to value the bike?

 

[B607]

Some one will probably give you their first born child for that one! Hang on to it tight...you'll never find another one more complete or better. Gary

 

[Jarod24]

That's a sweet find there. I'd agree probably somewhere in the 39/40 range. Paint looks OG to me.