Author: Dave Stromberger

1936 Dayton D34E

The Dayton brand was Huffman’s house brand. This Dayton is loaded with cool features! Delta combination horn-headlight with battery tube mounted to the down-tube. Chrome fenders, Delta Defender tail light, New Departure 2-speed hub...

1938 Elgin Robin

This late Robin features the re-dsigned frame. See the 1937 Elgin Robin in our database for more information on these bicycles. Built in headlight and horn combination  distinct flared fenders  the shorter and sturdier...

1937 Elgin Robin

One of Sears best bicycles, topped only by the Bluebird. The Fall and Winter 1936 Sears catalog says this about the Robin: “New streamlined motorcycle type frame with new Zeppelin-type corrrugated tank. Two built-in...

1938 Elgin Special

1938 Elgin Special

This model is not mentioned in Sears catalogs, but is very similar to some that are, but this one is equipped with truss rods and aluminum fenders. The front fender is mounted on top...

1938 Hawthorne Zep

This bike was the top of the line Hawthorne in 1938 and as the catalog states, there was “not a thing missing”. Advertised as “Supreme beauty – Deluxe equipment” it is easy to see...

1939 Hawthorne Zep

The Hawthorne Zep was the top of the line for Montgomery Ward in 1939. Price was just $39.95 with the single speed hub. The bicycle pictured is a very high quality restoration, surpasing the...