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. The tank, original graphics still visible 1936 Elgin Blackhawk … Continue reading
A lesser bike than the Skylark, but still a nice bike when new. Features truss rods and a carrier that was available at extra cost (aftermaket item installed by the dealer. Notice the polished stainless steel fenders. Originally, the rear … Continue reading
The Elgin Falcon was a slightly lesser model than the Elgin Blackhawk. It had painted fenders instead of stainless steel, and used a tire driven siren instead of an electric horn. Tank has full size door that opens to reveal … Continue reading
“The most amazing style scoop of the century!” said the Spring and Summer 1936 Sears catalog. Indeed this is one of the most highly styled ladies bicycles ever built. It in many ways can be considered the ladies version of … Continue reading
Made in 1936 by Huffman Mfg., this is the predecessor to the very popular “Super Streamline” or as it was known under the Firestone label “Fleetwood Supreme”. The Safety Streamline name was dropped after 1936, and the frame was changed … Continue reading
The Montgomery Wards Hawthorne “All American” was the top of the line model in 1940 and 1941. It featured a 2 speed shifter built right into the tank. The model pictured here is not the 2-speed model and is refered … Continue reading
In 1941, Goodyear sold the Double Eagle Clipper, and Double Eagle Deluxe bicycles. Designed by Wilbur Henry Adams, a noted industrial designer of the time, they were manufactured by the Colson Company of Elyria Ohio for only one year for … Continue reading
