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1940 Elgin Tank model

Posted on January 24, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company
1940%20Elgin%20mens%20tanker.jpg

This model was built by Westfield Mfg, and differs in many ways from the Mercury built models. The tank is identical to those found on Columbia bicycles. … Continue reading →

1940 Elgin Base model

Posted on January 24, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Monark Silver King Inc., Sears
1940 Elgin made by Monark 1.jpg

This model was made by Monark, but was not listed in the Sears catalogs. … Continue reading →

1940 Elgin Fully Equipped

Posted on January 24, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company
1940%20Elgin%20girls.jpg

No name specified for this model, just referred to as “Girls’ Fully Equipped” … Continue reading →

1940 – 1941 Elgin Deluxe

Posted on January 24, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears
1940 Elgin deluxe.jpg

Sears brand name before World War II was Elgin. The two bicycles shown here were fully equipped Deluxe models, but were not the top of the line for Sears. These were competing with similar bicycles from other retailers. They featured … Continue reading →

1939 Elgin Miss America

Posted on January 24, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears
1939 Elgin Worlds Fair ladies bike.jpg

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 →

1938 Elgin Oriole

Posted on January 23, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company
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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 →

1938 Elgin Bluebird

Posted on January 23, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Bluebird, Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company
1938 Elgin Bluebird 2.jpg

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 →

1938 Elgin Tank Model

Posted on January 23, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears
1938%20Elgin%20Tanker3.jpg

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 →

1936 Elgin Bluebird

Posted on January 23, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company
1936 Elgin Bluebird Steve Doan.jpg

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 →

1935 Elgin Bluebird

Posted on January 23, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company
1936 Elgin Bluebird project 4.jpg

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 →

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