
This model was built by Westfield Mfg, and differs in many ways from the Mercury built models. The tank is identical to those found on Columbia bicycles. … Continue reading
This model was built by Westfield Mfg, and differs in many ways from the Mercury built models. The tank is identical to those found on Columbia bicycles. … Continue reading
This model was made by Monark, but was not listed in the Sears catalogs. … Continue reading
No name specified for this model, just referred to as “Girls’ Fully Equipped” … Continue reading
Sears brand name before World War II was Elgin. The two bicycles shown here were fully equipped Deluxe models, but were not the top of the line for Sears. These were competing with similar bicycles from other retailers. They featured … Continue reading
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 Summer catalog stated that the bike … Continue reading
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 bicycle features aluminum fenders and a … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
This was an offering by Sears that was advertised as the “greatest value story of the year” in their Spring/Summer 1938 catalog. … Continue reading
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 is no top tube. The fuselage … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading