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 Bluebird
The last Bluebird model ever made. Some incorrect parts on this bike. The seat is from a post-war Monark, and the tail reflector is from a ’36 Silver King.
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.
1936 Elgin Bluebird
The Elgin Bluebird was the most radical streamlined bicycle ever produced during the 1930’s. The frame is made up of a stamped steel fuselage that is actually a structural part of the frame. There...
1935 Elgin Bluebird
Unrestored Elgin Bluebird. These bikes are one of the most coveted by collectors. Great lengths are taken to complete these bikes and restore even the worst condition parts.
1936 Elgin Blackhawk
This original un-restored Elgin Blackhawk still wears its original “Twinbar” decal on the down tube. In the late 1930’s, Sears would revive the TwinBar model name on a completely different bicycle. The tank, original...
1936 Elgin Swallow
A lesser bike than the Skylark, but still a nice bike when new. Features truss rods and a carrier that was available at extra cost (aftermaket item installed by the dealer. Notice the polished...
1935 Elgin Falcon
The Elgin Falcon was a slightly lesser model than the Elgin Blackhawk. It had painted fenders instead of stainless steel, and used a tire driven siren instead of an electric horn. Tank has full...
1936 Elgin Skylark
“The most amazing style scoop of the century!” said the Spring and Summer 1936 Sears catalog. Indeed this is one of the most highly styled ladies bicycles ever built. It in many ways can...