Here is a nice example of an un-restored original Elgin Twin Bar. All the original parts are still on the bike. Really nice shape for it’s age. Notice the twin torpedo headlights that are mounted on either side of the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
A nicely restored 1939-41 Elgin ladies bike. Notice the distinctive fenders, with the front fender being mounted over the top of the fork crown. … Continue reading
This restored 1939 Elgin can be seen here with its original owner posing for a photo in the summer of 1940. She received the bicycle from her parents as a Christmas gift in the winter of ’39/40. The bike was … Continue reading
This was bought blind as a barn find and was supposed to be a Schwinn Hornet DX.When it arrived to me in the UK England I realised it was not. I sent photos of frame ect to a guy in … Continue reading
These are the original design patent documents for the Elgin Bluebird bicycle, attributed to Kelvin H. Booty, assignor to Sears, Roebuck and Co. The application date is January 11, 1936, which is strangely a year after the bicycle was actually … Continue reading
1936 Mead Ranger bicycle produced by Arnold Schwinn & Co. Only available through catalog order. This is a 1935 exclusive model for the Schwinn “cycleplane” with a Double Diamond frame, but Mead used it in 1936. It features a different … Continue reading
This is an all original 1938 CWC Roadmaster “3-Gill” survivor I have just found and purchased. It has been carefully cleaned and put back into working order with sympathy to keeping it as original as possible. New tires have been … Continue reading
A “barn fresh” 1937 Elgin Robin. What a rare find! Amazingly, the Zeppelin tank is still intact. … Continue reading
This is my 1938 Schwinn BC117. All original, found as is with awesome red original paint. The klaxon horn mounted to the handlebar is an aftermarket accessory. The missing seat makes for a seriously uncomfortable ride! … Continue reading
This is my 1936 Schwinn lincoln C Model. Badged and sold by Chicago Cycle Supply. Rare green and cream colors make this one very unique. It has some wear, but still in good shape. … Continue reading