Hawthorne 3 bar? Is this real?

[bairdco]

Friend just sent me this pic, asked if I was interested:

Is this for real?

He thinks it is, but he's not a bike guy.

Anyone have any info, value, catalog pic, anything?

 

[tripple3]

I looked at it when Roberto had it at GWC and think its legit 50's
I think he was asking $400

 

[bairdco]

Yeah, that's the guy. I've never seen one. But I want it.

 

[rustjunkie]

Wheels orig? Look kinda late model murrayish, little hub, flanged axle nuts, and straight spokes?

 

[tripple3]

Yeah, that's the guy. I've never seen one. But I want it.

I've not seen another. It has been out there more than a few times. Jesus had it first. Cool and unique and negotiable....

 

[rollfaster]

From the Elgin, Higgins, Hawthorne book. 1950 example.

 

[Kato]

Is this for real?
He thinks it is, but he's not a bike guy.
Anyone have any info, value, catalog pic, anything?

Found this from a prior find and CABE post

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/farm-fresh-montgomery-ward-hawthorne-bicycle.40875/

 

[catfish]

I've seen a few of these frames. I think it is real.

 

[bairdco]

So, with the two pictured and another possible "similar" one posted in that other thread, that's 4.

Anyone else have one? Trying to figure out how rare these are before I make a deal

 

[Cowboy in NC]

So, with the two pictured and another possible "similar" one posted in that other thread, that's 4.

Anyone else have one? Trying to figure out how rare these are before I make a deal

It`s real- ran across a rougher one years ago. Buy it before it gets gone- if you are truly interested... Nice Bike!-------Cowboy