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
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
