1939 Western Auto Red Tag Sale Catalog
These catalog pages were scanned from a 1939 Western Auto Supply catalog. Shown are Western Flyer bicyles and repair parts and accessories. The bicycles shown were made by a variety of manufacturers. The two...
Author: Dave Stromberger
1939 Western Auto Green Tag Sale Catalog
This scan of a page from a 1939 Western Auto Supply store catalog reads “Good News! for Pre-School Bicycle Buyers!” and advertises a lay-away plan for the purchase of a new bike. Shown are...
1923 Elgin Motorbike
This 1923 Elgin is just about as original as you can ever expect to find them. Nothing has been restored, only cleaned. Original paint, original Troxel leather saddle, original pedals, grips, etc. It still...
1954 Schwinn Red Phantom
This Schwinn Phantom, restored by Bob Usasi is painted with Candy Apple Red, an option for the Phantom starting in 1954. This bike also features a front drum brake, whitewall Typhoon Cord tires, leather...
1934-36 Elgin Blackhawk
This completely original Elgin Blackhawk exemplifies the styling trend of the time with it’s massive motorcycle size toolbox tank and low slung frame. The Blackhawk was manufactured by Westfield Manufacturing for sale by Sears...
1939 Firestone Twin-Flex
The Bike of the Month this month belongs to Jerry Germeau of Seattle Washington. It is an excellent example of a 1939 Huffman built Firestone Twin-Flex in original paint. Very tough to find them...
1940 Huffman Twin-Flex
1940 was the last year for the Twin-Flex design by Huffman. This bike features its original paint and deluxe trim. Rear carrier has a tail light with unusual rotary switch. The bicycle also featured...
1917 Montgomery Ward & Co. Hawthorne Catalog
This outstanding full color catalog from 1917 features the full line of bicycles and bicycle parts that was available from the Montgomery Ward stores for that year. Some featured parts include the Sturmey Archer...
1957 Monark Deluxe
Starting in the mid 1950’s manufacturers such as Monark started offering new middle-weight models to compete with other makers. Kids wanted these new middle-weight bicycles because they were easier to pedal and had a...