 | American (1941, Hawthorne) - This Hawthorne American has it's original patriotic blue and red paint scheme with white pinstrips. It still has the original thick padded Troxel saddle and Torrington Signal pedals. Tires are Wards Riverside Air Cushion whitewalls. The silver decal on the downtube says "Polymerin Finish" which was a quality paint job that Montgomery Wards hyped... |
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 | American (1940, Hawthorne) - 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 to as just the "American". Two versions of the bike were produced. The bike pictured was produced by the Cleveland Welding Company, a... |
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 | Balloon Tire Motorbike (1932, Hawthorne ACE) - This ad from a 1932 Montgomery Ward catalog describes this bicycle as having "Balloon Tires". They appear to be single-tube type tires like the common (at the time) 28" tires, but they are 26" and a larger diameter. This of course pre-dates Schwinn's claim to fame of having the first Balloon Tire bicycle in America. |
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 | Comet (1940, Hawthorne) - This months Bicycle of the Month belongs to Chuck Larcom at Star Bike shop in Savanah Georgia. It was restored by Dave's Vintage Bicycles (nostalgic.net). Features New Departure 2-speed hub and front brake, twin light carrier and original shade of blue with white accents and red pinstripes. |
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 | Comet (1939, Hawthorne) - 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 trim. Tires were Ward Riverside white sidewalls, on Lobdell drop center enameled rims. The saddle was by Troxel... |
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 | Comet (1941, Hawthorne) - This months bike is a 1941 Hawthorne Comet. Equipped with lighted "floating" carrier, headlight, spring fork and horn tank. The color on this bike was matched from orginal paint that was inside the tank. This bike was restored back to original specs as closely as possible, only the pedals and tires are not original. Paint was done by Dave Strom... |
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 | Diamond Frame Road Bike (1960's, Hawthorne) - I found it thrashed I don't know alot about it but this vintage bike collector told me 1960s fixed it up only original parts are the handle bars,handle bars post,seat post, cog, frame, fork, peddles,crank set,chain guard Entry Submitted by alan torres |
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 | Duralium (1936, Silver King) - The aluminum frame on this Monark built Hawthorne Duralium has a piece of springed steel behind the crank housing, and springed steel rod inside the rear stays allowing the rear of the frame to flex for a softer ride. The Monark branded version of this bike was known as the Flocycle, and had a few differences, most notably the truss rods and head c... |
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 | Hawthorne Catalog (1917, Montgomery Ward & Co.) - This outstanding full color catalog from 1917 features the full line of bicycles and bicycle parts that was available from the Montgomery Ward stores for that year. Some featured parts include the Sturmey Archer 3-speed coaster brake hub, New Departure hubs, Riverside brand tires, Persons leather bicycle saddles and a variety of riding apparel amo... |
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 | Hawthorne Deluxe (1940-1941, Wards) - This Hawthorne though not a comet has the comet stamped tank, it also has an EA labs horn unit and shock master forks. It was restored/house paint sometime before 1965 and still bares the 1965/67 bicycle license tag. Though the paint job was very poorly done it still looks pretty cool. the serial # is E93579 Entry Submitted by Davon Kars |
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 | Hawthorne Deluxe (1952, Hawthorne) - This bicycle was "the finest in the Hawthorne line" in 1952 and was the first year that featured the turn signal switch on the cross bar. In previous years it was mounted on the handlebars. The carrier housed the "stop-tail-directional light". Other special features include the Delta "motorcycle type" headlight which has a green lense visor with... |
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 | Ladies Bicycle (1941, Hawthorne) - I have had this bike for roughly 10 years. I believe the parts are mainly original... (updated the tires !)
The skirt guard is super fun (and functional!) And the front springer fork rocks!
It was my commuter in grad school (quite a workout in Corvallis Oregon)
I am unsure of it's actual year, make, etc. I know very little about these ol... |
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 | Ladies Cruiser (Early 1950's, Hawthorne) - Found in great condition, with little rust on the bright shiny green paint! The bars and stem are far gone and will need re-chroming, along with most all of the metal parts. ALL original parts down to the headlight lens and tires. What a gem! Entry Submitted by Justin Beck
Editors note: This bike was made during the Korean war when there we... |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1936, Harvard) - This nice original 1936 Rollfast belongs to Scott McCaskey. It has not been restored, just cleaned up. It is original down to the rare United States "checker side" black-wall tires. Notice how similar this bicycle is to the Hawthorne Zep. They share many parts, including the frame and tank. The bike wears a Troxel leather seat, and Delta lights. |
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 | Montgomery Wards Ladies Bicycle (1948, Hawthorne) - I found this bike at a junk yard for $20.00 I brought this and 4 and 1/2 other bikes home. The bike received it's new paint at Lubenow Bike shop Armstrong Iowa. Wayne is a very gifted bike mechanic. The bike has a brake light that lights up when the bike is peddled backwards. and turn signals but I have no switch for them. I'm thinking I seen one o... |
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 | Motobike (1930's, Hawthorne) - A good example of one of the earliest balloon tired bicycles. this bike is equipped with chrome fenders, tool box tank, headlight and speedometer. Check out the springs on that saddle. |
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 | Standard Model (1939-41, Hawthorne) - This bike is one of my favorites. I bought it one on Ebay for $50 plus shipping of $60. My original plan was to Semi-restore it. But after cleaning it up, putting new tubes, tires, and some pirate trinkets on it, I decided to leave it. Still rides great. Entry Submitted by Junior Parkman |
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 | Super Flyer (1933, Montgomery Ward Hawthorne) - First year balloon tire Montgomery Wards bike equipped with 26x1.75 tires.B.F.Goodrich repro tires are a little small than original 26X2.125 and work great for riding.Headlight and taillight are in works.Should have an aluminum face delta horn.Original paint Super Flyer only colors. Entry Submitted by Bill TriplettUPDATE: Correct horn and handlebar... |
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 | Tandem (1935, Hawthorne) - Here's a couple pictures of an old Hawthorn Tandem.
I havent made up my mind if it's factory or home grown.
The front seat post/handel bar clamp are for sure home grown.Its got prvisions on the rear of the bike for a center stand but allso has the remains of a side stand.And some kinda sorta crud welds here and there. It's got nos looking Lightni... |
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 | Victory (V70) (1942, Hawthorne) - Only available in 1942 this bike features a Delta headlight, stoplight/tailight, Zep speedometer, New Departure 2 speed. Options included a springer fork, and New Departure fore brake. This bicycle is in excellent original condition. The color is "Lakeland Green". |
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 | Victory Men's and Ladies Pair (1942, Hawthorne) - This original un-restored pair of 1942 Hawthorne "Victory" bicycles is a prime example of the war-time efforts of bicycle retails such as Montgomery Wards to make their product still interesting to look at. Since the use of chrome, steel and rubber was limited at that time, they opted to paint many of the parts that would ordinarily have been chrom... |
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 | Zep (1938, Hawthorne) - 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. Special features on this model indlude twin Delta Silver Ray headlights, built in tail light in carrier, three way lock, and a beau... |
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 | Zep (1939, Hawthorne) - 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 by quite a bit. All chrome and paint is flawless.... Junior's bike didn't look this good in 1939! Notice that th... |
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 | Zep (1939, Hawthorne) - This Rare 1939 Hawthorne Zep is a good basis for a restoration project. Optional springer fork with special indexing bracket for the fork lock (missing). Good solid bike, no suprises. $350 shipped in the USA. Email Dave Stromberger at dave@nostalgic.net
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 | Zep (1936, Hawthorne) - A 1936 Hawthorne Zep owned by Ed Kann is this months Bicycle of the Month. This art-deco beauty has some of the finest chrome work I have ever seen. The paint (done by Dave at nostalgic.net) is done to factory specs in black and white, with red pinstriping (which is hard to see in the pictures). This is one fine machine, and was the pride of the... |
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| Zep (1939, Hawthorne) - This months featured bicycle is Jerry Germeau's 1939 Hawthorne Zep. Super restoration job, certainly a lot nicer than they were from the factory. Eye popping chrome and color, it doens't get much better than this! |
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 | Zep (1937, Hawthorne) - This cool Zep was restored and painted by by Terry Laborde. Dig that custom paint! Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger |
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 | Zep (1937, Hawthorne) - Rare 1937 Hawthorne Zep 26 inch wheeled bicycle. Original paint except for the Delta defender rear light, the chainguard and the rear rack. Those have been repainted or touched up. This was the top of the line for Montgomery Ward in 1937. Entry Submitted by Marc Pfisterer |
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