The Sears Roebuck and Company was responsible for some of the most outrageous and sought after bicycle designs. The Elgin Bluebird, Robin, Blackhawk, Flightlinger and Spaceliner were all Sears exclusives. Sears primarily used the...
Rollfast bicycles have a long and complex history that has close ties with two different companies. The D.P. Harris Hardware and Manufacturing Company originated the name in the 1890’s, and later teamed up with...
These are the photos of the Pre-WW2 Hawthorne I purchased along with a 1954 Schwinn Hornet over the weekend . A good friend turned me on to the sale . The tank and chain...
Here a teen girl proudly models with her new 1939 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne bicycle.The bicycle is a semi-deluxe model, equipped with a headlight and horn-tank, but lacks chrome rims and a springer fork that...
I started with the blue one that was complete, then bought the maroon one for the tank for next to nothing on eBay. Nobody really bid, because it looked so bad. I got it...
Hawthorne was a brand of Montgomery Ward stores. Most Hawthorne bicycles were manufactured by the Cleveland Welding Company or H.P. Snyder (makers of Rollfast bicycles). While Montgomery Ward did not actually manufacture the bicycles that...
Late 1960’s or early 1970’s bicycle. Basically a copy of the popular Schwinn Sting-Ray. Entry Submitted by dale defebaugh
Found in great condition, with little rust on the bright shiny green paint! The bars and stem are far gone and will need re-chroming, along with most all of the metal parts. ALL original...
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