Photo – 1960 Gambles Hiawatha
Here, a teenage boy adjusts the handlebar stem on a brand new 1960 Hiawatha bike. This Hiawatha was built by AMF Cycle Co. [click thumbnail for full size image]
Here, a teenage boy adjusts the handlebar stem on a brand new 1960 Hiawatha bike. This Hiawatha was built by AMF Cycle Co. [click thumbnail for full size image]
Hiawatha Shawnee 20″ bike barn find. Looks to be 1950’s, but with updated ape-hanger handlebars and seat from the late 60’s or 70’s. The 20×2.125 whitewall tires are a rare site!
Hiawatha brand bicycles were sold by Gambles Hardware stores from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. Most Hiawatha bicycles were manufactured by the Cleveland Welding Company or the Shelby Cycle Company, however some were made...
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Collection of restored bicycle head badges. Restoration by Dave at Dave’s Vintage Bicycles – www.nostalgic.net. Upper left – Gambles Hiawatha. Upper Right – Packard, used by Colson. Lower Left and middle – Lafrance and...
Christmas 1958. Gambles Hiawatha “Seneca”, made by AMF.Entry Submitted by Tommy Dyle Identification provided by Leon Dixon, National Bicycle History Archive of America
This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank,...
Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow, sold by Gambles Hardware Stores. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett Shelby “no-nose” features deluxe tank similar to the larger Airflo tanks, but it does not come past the head tube,...
Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow, ladies model in original paint. Features the factory original Lobdell “horizontal spring” seat.