Author: Dave Stromberger

1939 Hawthorne Comet

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

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...

1939 Elgin Miss America

1939 Elgin Miss America

Actually Sears never called this bike the “Miss America”, it was merely referred to as the “Deluxe Equipped Elgin for Girls”. It got the nickname “Miss America” by collectors because the 1941 Spring and...