Author Archives: Dave Stromberger

1955-60′s Schwinn Jaguar

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The Jaguar was the top of the line model for Schwinn for their middleweight models. They were available in black, red, green and blue. 1961  1961  1960  1959  1958  1957 Mk II  1958 Mk II  1957 Mk II 

1954-1964 Schwinn Corvette

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The Schwinn Corvette was one of the most popular bicycles that Schwinn sold from 1954 through 1964. It wasn’t the most expensive bike in their line-up, but a was a nicely equipped model that was very appealing to most kids … Continue reading

1928 Elgin Motorbike

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This 1928 Elgin, owned and restored by Scott McCaskey (paint by Dave Stromberger) is an excellent example of deluxe bicycles offered in the late 1920′s. It features a toolbox tank with battery clip and switch built in, handlebar mounted headlight … Continue reading

1941 Western Auto 32nd Aniversary Sale Catalog

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This scanned page from a Western Auto dealer catalog shows the bicycle models available during this special sale in 1941. Models built by Huffman and the Cleveland Welding Company are shown. Davis Deluxe bicycle tires are also shown.

1940 Western Auto Red Tag Sale catalog

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This scanned page from a 1940 Western Auto Supply catalog shows a wide variety of Western Flyer bicycles that were available. In the lineup are a Huffman built men’s bicycle with streamline 3 rib tank, Huffman built ladies model with … Continue reading

1937 Mercury Goodyear Window Display

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Goodyear store window with 1937 Goodyear Hi-Way Patrol bicycle. Bike is similar to the Mercury model. Many people simply call this bike a Mercury regardless of which badge it has. 1937 Goodyear window display with Mercury bicycle. 

1940 Monark Superframe 5-bar

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This months Bike of the Month is a 1940 Monark Superframe “5-bar”. Restoration done by Dave at nostalgic.net. Saddle restored by Bob Usasi. It has several unusual features, most notable are the handlebars which are designed to be mounted in … Continue reading

Beauty and Bikes on Atlantic City Boardwalks

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Six lovely ladies on their deluxe 1930′s Bicycles. Noteworthy bicycles are, 3rd from the left, Rollfast V-200, far right is a Schwinn Motorbike and just to the left of that is a Schwinn Aerocycle.

Ray Sinatra and his Cycling Orchestra

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Ray Sinatra and his Cycling Orchestra. Looks like a Silver King Flo-Cycle on display there, plus several other deluxe 1930′s bicycles.

1939 Hartford Catalog Page

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Hartford bicycles page taken from 1939 Hub Cycle catalog.