Should I Restore My Vintage Bicycle?
When is a vintage or antique bicycle worth restoring? When is it too “nice” to be restored? These are tough questions, and usually the answer is just a matter of preference, but sometimes it...
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Sears Elgin and J.C. Higgins Bicycles
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...
Late 1950’s J.C. Higgins
This is a late 1950’s JC Higgins. It is in Awesome condition. Entry Submitted by Joseph Officer
Late 1940’s J.C. Higgins
This late 1940’s Sears J.C. Higgins ladies bicycle looks a lot like the pre-war models with its skirt guard and paint details. Even the badge has a similar design to the pre-war Elgin. Made...
Hawthorne Bicycles
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...
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1961 J.C. Higgins Flightliner
Original photograph from the 1960’s showing a boy on his 1961 Sears J.C. Higgins Flightliner bicycle. The bike is equipped with saddle bags. Entry Submitted by Mike Dean
1961 J.C. Higgins Flightliner
This bike is an amazing survivor. I picked it up locally off Craigslist. It had been in the care of another middle-aged guy for over ten years when I got it. It had obviously...
1960’s Sears J.C. Higgins Flightliner
I am new to the world of Vintage Bikes, but as far as I can tell I have a 1961 J.C. Higgins Flightliner. It has all original parts, but it is missing the headlight....