Motobike1940
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What exactly is this bike? I know it's an Elgin. Are the rear fenders right? What model would this be? Thanks
Elgin, I think.
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Motobike1940
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Oops! Here's the picture of the Elgin.
Archie Sturmer
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Looks like a 1930’s Sears Elgin “Ladies” model, with 26” balloon tires/wheels that look odd, like on a 28" frame, (but it might have been a transition bike?). Could likely be a Westfield built (or maybe an Excelsior or Snyder), and the details and serial number on the bottom bracket would help determine both the maker and year.
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Motobike1940
Look Ma, No Hands!
Thanks everyone for the great info. I am showing the serial number and the chrome-fender. Is this stuff correct? When was she made?
Archie Sturmer
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Looks like a Westfield-built, 1934-M.
Also, see Westfield's Columbia catalog for 1934.
It also shows similar fenders.
Also, see Westfield's Columbia catalog for 1934.
1934 Columbia Catalog - Dave's Vintage Bicycles
1934 Columbia Catalog - Dealer brochure for 1934 Columbia bicycles, manufactured by Westfield. The "Twinbar" model is shown. Westfield made a version of this bicycle for Sears to
www.nostalgic.net
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Mercian
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Hi, @Motobike1940
M111126 is very late 1934 (Oct to Dec). It may have a frame date code under the paint above the serial number. This may be A10, A11 or A12. If you find this number, please let me know.
Here is M104612, A10, which is the closest survivor of this model to yours I know of. It gives you an idea of the original paint scheme, which may still be under the red paint. If you decide to strip it, as for advice here, and /or read the many threads on the subject.
It also shows you where the A10 date code is on this frame.
thecabe.com
Best Regards,
Adrian
M111126 is very late 1934 (Oct to Dec). It may have a frame date code under the paint above the serial number. This may be A10, A11 or A12. If you find this number, please let me know.
Here is M104612, A10, which is the closest survivor of this model to yours I know of. It gives you an idea of the original paint scheme, which may still be under the red paint. If you decide to strip it, as for advice here, and /or read the many threads on the subject.
It also shows you where the A10 date code is on this frame.
Prewar Elgin help on what year is it | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
picked up this bike today, sat in the basement many years. I brought it home and hosed it off and it’s in amazing condition. It has original Elgin grips really nice 26 inch triple step wheels. Someone put 1.75 tires on it but very original bike anybody know what year it is?
thecabe.com
Best Regards,
Adrian
Motobike1940
Look Ma, No Hands!
I believe the serial number is actually M111426
Sorry hard to read
Sorry hard to read
Motobike1940
Look Ma, No Hands!
The other number on the frame is A 11
Motobike1940
Look Ma, No Hands!
Here's the picture of all the numbers. Thanks
