Clarence \”Whippet\” Wagner
Clarence “Whippet” Wagner (1900-1936) Clarence “Whippet” Wagner put the fledgling Shelby Cycle Company in the news in 1927 when he […]
Shelby Cycle Company
Shelby Cycle Company, Shelby Cycle Frame Builders, Shelby Cycle Manufacturing Co. (Ideal), Shelby Steel Tube Company
Shelby Bicycle Industry Timeline
Shelby Steel Tube Co. 1891 Lozier-Yost Seamless Tube Works, then The Shelby Steel Tube Co. formed Lozier and Yost and
Shelby Cycle Company
Shelby Cycle Co. post-war production
Shelby Cycle Co. was back in the business of producing bicycles by 1945, although steel and rubber were still in short supply. To fill orders more quickly, the most popular models were mass produced to establish stock that could be shipped on demand.
Shelby Cycle Co. and the War Effort
The thriving industrial town of Shelby was not immune to the ravages of war. A required government shutdown of industry in 1942 affected the Shelby Cycle Company as well. World War II had begun.
Shelby Cycle Company – Early Years
The Shelby Cycle Manufacturing Company became the Shelby Cycle Company in spring 1925. Backer Joe Seltzer, who infused the company with an additional $250,000, became president. The company was on its way to profitability.