1938 Elgin Oriole
Introduced in 1936, but not called the Oriole until 1937, this was a mid range bicycle for Sears, offering good styling and some deluxe features. It was never offered with a horn tank. This...
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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...
1938 Elgin Robin
This months Bicycle of the Month is Frank Puricelli’s 1938 Elgin Robin. With its zeppelin styled tank and built-in headlight, this bike was at the top of the styling game in the late 30’s....
1938 Elgin Robin
From barn find to beauty! This bike was listed on Craigslist and came out of a barn/shed in Michigan. It’s a mix of a distressed restoration and some original paint–mostly the frame and fenders. While removing the blue...
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 Elgin Tank Model
This was an offering by Sears that was advertised as the “greatest value story of the year” in their Spring/Summer 1938 catalog.
1938 Elgin Twin 60
Deluxe Elgin Twin 60. The Twin-Bar bicycles were very unique and were a Sears exclusive. The Twin 60 was the most deluxe model sold, featuring aluminum fenders, built in headlight and speedometer, gothic chain...
1938 Elgin Twin 60
These pics are from about 10 years ago. I was fortunate enough to purchase a complete original Twin 60 from a relative of the former owner ( he is pictured on this bike in...
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...
1938-1941 Sears Collegiate (Elgin)
Sears “Collegiate”, not to be confused with the Schwinn by the same name. This was a lower-priced model sold by Sears, which did not carry the usual “Elgin” badge held by the rest of...