1936 Elgin Blackhawk

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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.


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The tank, original graphics still visible


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1936 Elgin Blackhawk


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The badge


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Rear carrier is unique and made of heavy steel


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Lobdell “straightside” rims


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The tank door, slightly bent, but hey it’s from 1936!


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Inside the toolbox tank. A large battery was clipped inside


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Decal on downtube




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