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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 →

Late 1940’s J.C. Higgins

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged J.C. Higgins, Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears

This late 1940’s Sears J.C. Higgins ladies bicycle looks a lot like the pre-war models with its skirt guard and paint details. Even the badge has a similar design to the pre-war Elgin. Made by Murray, it is similar to … Continue reading →

1950’s Rollfast middleweight

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Rollfast

This is a great example of a transition-bike. During the mid to late 1950’s when manufacturers were switching from primarily offering balloon tire bikes, to those with narrower middleweight tires, they often changed nothing more than the width of the … Continue reading →

1935 Monark Silver King

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Monark Silver King Inc., Silver King

This early Monark Silver King is different from the later ones by a few notable features. Most obvious is the use of stainless-steel “rain gutter” fenders, typical of bicycles built before the mid 1930’s. The lack of a fork lock … Continue reading →

1937 – 1938 Monark Silver King Wingbar

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Monark Silver King Inc., Wingbar

An outstanding example of an original Monark Silver King “Wingbar” model M-137. Nicknamed the Wingbar because of the art-deco wing design sculpted into the top bar of the aluminum frame. Original paint remains intact on the fenders. The chrome plated … Continue reading →

1939 Westfield Rambler

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Columbia, Rambler, Westfield Manufacturing Company

This 1939 Rambler was made by the Westfield Manufacturing Company (aka, Columbia). It features a clock and speedometer in the “dashboard” that is mounted to the goose neck. To light the way, it is equipped with a Delta Horn-Lite, combination … Continue reading →

1930’s Colson Imperial

Posted on September 27, 2009 by babyjesus
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Colson, Imperial
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All orig except the Magna aftermarket pedals which, although not repro’s, did not come with the bike. Persons ‘teardrop’ pedals would be correct for this bike. ‘Waterfall’ headbadge is also repro. Entry Submitted by marc poberejsky … Continue reading →

1953 Murray Fleetwood

Posted on September 27, 2009 by babyjesus
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
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1953 Murray Fleetwood somewhat customized by virtue of the (incorrect) Western Flyer 53-x tank and rear emblem above the reflector housing. The tank is different in form to the one that would be correct for this bike, and they did … Continue reading →

1938 Davis Flyer Twin-Flex

Posted on February 3, 2009 by babyjesus
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Huffman Manufacturing Company, Twin-Flex

Early 1938 Twinflex in Original condition. Entry Submitted by marc poberejsky … Continue reading →

1966-1968 Sears Spaceliner

Posted on January 27, 2009 by babyjesus
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears, Spaceliner

His and Hers Sears Spaceliners. Entry Submitted by marc poberejsky … Continue reading →

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