Classic & Vintage - 1935 ccm cruiser

Just stumbled upon a very odd bike at a garage sale. Owners want what I would call silly money for it unfortunately.

Its a CCM of supposedly 1935-1938 vintage, because those were the only years they made this style frame. The forks have from the side a semi-circular shape, sweeping forwards and then back down to the axle,
the rear frame seat stays go back behind the axle then curve forwards to become the chain stays. This was (according to the seller) for aerodynamics, though to my mind, looks more for a cushy ride.
Has what I think is a single speed with coaster brake.

Anyone heard of such a thing? What would you price it at? Condition is original and rideable but worn and faded.

Sounds like the "flyte" model you're describing, steamlined frame, check out flyte.ca. They are indeed rather rare only made for about 4 years, and they didnt sell to well making them even rarer, so the price they are asking may not be too outta line depending on condition. Last year a repainted terrible condition one missing parts sold for about 700US funds on eBay, and on the flip side I saw another listed over and over for similar price but never sold as far as I know even though it looked a little more respectable condition wise, So I guess you can't really say what its worth, just whatever someones willing to pay for one I guess.

That bike is killer! The curves remind me of an old Porsche 911- steamlined, but not it an unnatural sort of way. What would be really nice is if they had a version with caliper brakes and a 3 speed hub (like a streamlined Raleigh Sports).

Just stumbled upon a very odd bike at a garage sale. Owners want what I would call silly money for it unfortunately.

Its a CCM of supposedly 1935-1938 vintage, because those were the only years they made this style frame. The forks have from the side a semi-circular shape, sweeping forwards and then back down to the axle,
the rear frame seat stays go back behind the axle then curve forwards to become the chain stays. This was (according to the seller) for aerodynamics, though to my mind, looks more for a cushy ride.
Has what I think is a single speed with coaster brake.

Anyone heard of such a thing? What would you price it at? Condition is original and rideable but worn and faded.

What is this "silly money"?

Sounds like the "flyte" model you're describing, steamlined frame, check out flyte.ca. They are indeed rather rare only made for about 4 years, and they didnt sell to well making them even rarer, so the price they are asking may not be too outta line depending on condition. Last year a repainted terrible condition one missing parts sold for about 700US funds on eBay, and on the flip side I saw another listed over and over for similar price but never sold as far as I know even though it looked a little more respectable condition wise, So I guess you can't really say what its worth, just whatever someones willing to pay for one I guess.

Yep, thats it. The bike in question is, as I said, in very sad condition , paintwise. Also the rims seem scrapped up (but round)


They are asking $800 CAD or best offer.

Yep, thats it. The bike in question is, as I said, in very sad condition , paintwise. Also the rims seem scrapped up (but round)


They are asking $800 CAD or best offer.

Yeah, that is expensive.

They obviously know what they have. I wouldn't call that silly money, given the market value of these bicycles. I'm just surprised to see them trying to sell it at a garage sale.