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1939 Elgin Ladies model

Posted on July 1, 2014 by tigershark
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company

This is a nice, mostly original bike in an uncommon all-white color with pinstripe accents. Kickstand, handlebars, stem and grips are not original, and the headlight is missing. The rear fender has a bracket riveted to it that used to have … Continue reading →

1930 Elgin Cardinal

Posted on March 6, 2014 by tigershark
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears

About a week and a half ago I was combing through Craigslist Phoenix Az. and came across this 1930 Elgin Cardinal . Couldn’t believe it ! Right in front of me, I grabbed my phone and gave this guy a … Continue reading →

1937 Elgin Skylark

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Freqman1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears

An older restoration of one of the most sought after girls bikes ever built. … Continue reading →

1947 J.C. Higgins base model

Posted on March 17, 2013 by SCSweere
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, J.C, Sears

This early post-WW2 Sears bicycle was one of those that throws off new collectors. It features rear facing drop-outs and drop-stand “ears” that are usually associated with pre-ww2 bicycles. This bike however, was made after the war. It is a … Continue reading →

1938 Elgin Robin

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Freqman1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company

From barn find to beauty! This bike was listed on Craigslist and came out of a barn/shed in Michigan. It’s a mix of a distressed restoration and some original paint–mostly the frame and fenders. While removing the blue and yellow, I couldn’t save any … Continue reading →

1938-1941 Sears Collegiate (Elgin)

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Rat Pilot
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears

Sears “Collegiate”, not to be confused with the Schwinn bicycle by the same name. This was a lower-priced model sold by Sears, which did not carry the usual “Elgin” badge held by the rest of the Sears bicycle line. These … Continue reading →

1941 Elgin 4 Star Deluxe Twin-Bar Custom

Posted on January 4, 2013 by babyjesus
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Twin-Bar

This Twinbar has Colson flat curved fender braces and Roadmaster curved rack braces. I just find them to really look great on the bike. It started out as a Twin 20. Its got a ladies Hawthorne chainwheel with 24 teeth … Continue reading →

1939 Elgin Sport

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Buster1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company

Fully restored by Nate “Buster” Jaros, this 1939 Westfield built Elgin Sports Model was located missing a lot of parts. Stripped to bare metal then meticulously primered & painted using antique white and black with respect to the original scheme. … Continue reading →

1940 Elgin Twin Bar 4-Star Deluxe

Posted on September 7, 2012 by elginhuffmanhappiness
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Twin-Bar

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 →

1939-1941 Sears Elgin ladies model

Posted on September 7, 2012 by elginhuffmanhappiness
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears

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 →

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