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...
Category: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
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...
1939 Hawthorne Comet
This Hawthorne Comet is about as original as they get. As mentioned in the 1939 Montgomery Ward catalog, this bike was available with a “Shockmaster” springer fork or 3-plate crown truss fork. The only...
1940 Elgin Twin 60
This model “60” Twin-Bar bicycle was the top of the line for 1940, and was the most expensive bike you could buy from Sears at the time. It features aluminum fenders, chromed rack and...
1938 to 1941 Elgin Twin-Bar
The Elgin Twin-Bar series was one of the most successful series sold by Sears. Not to be confused with the “Twinbar”, one word which was the earlier bicycles sold between 1933 and 1936. The...
1940 Elgin Tank model
This model was built by Westfield Mfg, and differs in many ways from the Mercury built models. The tank is identical to those found on Columbia bicycles.