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 seat mast … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
One of Sears best bicycles, topped only by the Bluebird. The Fall and Winter 1936 Sears catalog says this about the Robin: “New streamlined motorcycle type frame with new Zeppelin-type corrrugated tank. Two built-in control buttons; one for headlight, one … Continue reading
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 of the fork in the same … Continue reading
This bike was the top of the line Hawthorne in 1938 and as the catalog states, there was “not a thing missing”. Advertised as “Supreme beauty – Deluxe equipment” it is easy to see that there was truth in advertising. … Continue reading
The Hawthorne Zep was the top of the line for Montgomery Ward in 1939. Price was just $39.95 with the single speed hub. The bicycle pictured is a very high quality restoration, surpasing the quality of the original production bicycle … Continue reading
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 colors available were red with white … Continue reading
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 gothic chain guard. The rack has … Continue reading
The Elgin Twin 30 of the Twin-Bar series. … Continue reading
The Elgin Twin 20, the most common of the Twin-Bar series. … Continue reading
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 different Twin-Bar models were given numbers.. … Continue reading