Jc higgins bikes history book

Vintage j c higgins bicycles are a type of collectible bicycle originally sold in the united states through sears department stores. Jc higgins was built by elgin pre ww2, then by huffy huffman bicycle company afterwards. The image below was from a leaflet my uncle gave me. I originally had an old schwinn cruiser frame but just traded it to an old hippy for a 1948 jc higgins frame. Higgins vintage bikes when you shop the largest online selection at.

This 1953 jc higgins color flow was the top of the line sold by searss department store. This was the first major bicycle magazine news stand publication to ever feature a story on the j. How much is a 1950s jc higgins bicycle worth answers. Higgins bicycles with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Sears and wards american balloon tire bicycles from the 1930s1960 by former schwinn museum curator james hurd and t. Prewar, postwar, the popular, the obscure, the rare, the common. Vintage jc higgins bicycles including complete bicycles, parts, and restored bikes. Higgins for collectors was also written by yours truly. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind. More information is needed in order to provide an answer. Tankstyle bikes like the higgins colorflow were just slightly before my time. Higgins bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader.

Jc higgins bicycle in europe often be older, around a century old since the continent has a longer making and design history. Did you know that the jc higgins space liner is one of the few vintage bike models that perform well in wet weather. Ive lightly customized it in a period correct style with a large spring. I was wondering if anyone can help me with year model and value of this j. The oldest bike manufacturers and developers on the planet are situated in europe, most significantly france and italy. Thomas, 9 years ago hi this is a great original jc higgins late 1950s boys bike they were sold originally thru sears.

The bb rifle was almost identical to the red ryder and was built by daisy and i still have it. Higgins bicycle vintage bicycle sears bicycle, 195060 era, pulled from the barn, overall good used display piece, solid rubber tires, shows signs of use, scratches, scraps etc. It is quite amazing, but these bicycles are known to have outrageous designs. From the rear fender brace that flows into the chain guard, to the tank with built in hooded headlight that mimics the look of the fender on a 58 chevrolet, this bike is all style. Vintage jc higgins colorflow boys bicycle bike rare hard to find 1950s tank bicycle low reserve this is a rare 1950s jc higgins colorflow 26 tank bicycle. The bike includes a tank with a horn and light assembly, a rear luggage carrier with a light, front shock assembly, and a spring seat.

The elgin bluebird, robin, blackhawk, flightlinger and spaceliner were all sears exclusives. Higgins paperback november 20, 2003 by bill ray author 4. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Primarily, look for brand names or markings on any parts. It is then largely comprised of factory catalog pages starting with 1934.

Such jc higgins bicycle are shown in museums and are thought about treasures. Higgins from 19471965 1965 was really branded as sears, and hawthorne from 19341960 and is fairly comprehensive. When i was growing up, schwinn was the bike to have j. Higgins bicycles collectible elgin jc higgins hawthorne book on ebay the sears roebuck and company was responsible for some of the most outrageous and sought after bicycle designs. Plus a section of motorized bikes, a section of cool period accessories, and a section with some musings on collecting vintage bicycles. Original 1955 jc higgins 60 12ga semi auto shotgun manual 583. An excellent book containing catalog pages from the 30s through the 60s is available.

Higgins, 1949 j c higgins, posted in postwar balloon tire bicycles tagged j. Here is an image from the 1938 island cycle catalogue. The most famous sears vintage bicycles of 1950 to 1960 were the higgins 100 and the flightliner, that were specially made for both genders of all ages. Higgins bicycles from 1947 to 1965, sears bicycles from 1966 to 1969 26 newly added pages. See more ideas about vintage bicycles, bicycle, bike. Book collectable elgin jc higgins hawthorne bicycles. Brand new book titled collectable elgin jc higgins hawthorne bicycles. Higgins to americas laughable version of an automobile the edsel. Stands about 3 from the ground to the top of the handle bars, 6 end to end. Higgins the brand name during a discussion in 1908 among. A magnificent bicycle history exhibition took place at the beautiful oakland museum, in oakland, ca. These bikes are known for their american steel frames. Those are rare because most of the pre wwii bikes got melted down to make arms for the war.

Jc higgins color flow the color flow was one of the more accessorized jc higgins models. Unfortunately, there is no real rhyme or reason to the serial numbers as a year identifier, so youll have to go by pictures and components. The bike is definitely murraybuilt, and judging by the skiptooth chainring i would say most likely built between 1946 and 50. It definitely looks a lot more board track now than it ever could have with the schwinn frame. These products were well made and were popular with the companys historical core of rural and workingclass consumers.

In excellent condition the gun retails for about 250 dollars or so. Higgins flightliner is a stunning example of how stylish these bikes really are. The bicycle safari travels the world to bring you glimpses of the life of the bike on the street, including all the great vintage rust buckets, the strange modifications and the beautiful old bikes that litter the streets. This model dates 5963 when sears dropped the jc higgins house name for sears. J c higgins was the brand name of us department store sears line of sports goods. We sell s of vintage, classic, retro, reproduction, and antique bicycles for the avid collector. There are many special features like a batwing light, side skirts, bumble bee springer and the quality chrome from the 1950 on this color flow. If you have a question about your antique bicycle, we. The improved features were chrome tanks, silver paint, fenders, rims, beehive springer, headlight, rear carrier, balloon tires, and more. All original besides the lightning dart whitewalls from carlisle tire and rubber. Building a large post frame garage full timelapse construction. Discussion in off topic bg started by santucci218, apr 18, 2011.

The sears roebuck vintage bicycles were among the best bicycles in their time. Elgin twinbar bicycles were made by murray of ohio and sold by the sears department stores from 19381942. Higgins up until 1964 when sears began using their own label. My first bike was a jc higgins too and i got a jc higgins bb gun for christmas one year instead of the daisy red rider. Budget bicycle center vintage circa 1950 up bicycles for. The 1960s were the last era of the j c higgins bicycle. Musselman was for many years one of the top brands of coaster brake.

The 1935 literature is largely absent but from 19361941 it is fairly complete. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. John higgins began working for sears in 1898 as the manager of the headquarters office bookkeepers and retired as company comptroller in 1930. Vintage jc higgins bicycles for sale vintage bicycles online. The value of the 410 sears and roebuck jc higgins model 101 shotgun varies greatly with its condition.

As bricycle said, the jc higgins brand was postwar. It features a beehive springer fork and would have had a large frame tank, rear rack, fenders and fender mounted headlight. Higgins made in austria one of the bikes that has been on my bucket list for quite some time is a j. Budget bicycle center has vintage bicycles from all eras. Kind of like your dad going to sears and buying an allstate a rebadged henry j instead of an offering from one of the big three. Although we cannot show you the entire exhibit, we can give you just a peek at some of the classic bicycles and classicera artifacts that were there along with over 80 antiques from the incredible pryor dodge collection from fall, 1999. There are books for sale on ebay that show the bicycle pages from the sears catalogs that cover elgin, jc higgins, and sears bikes from the early 30s through the mid 60s. If you are looking for a project bike shop this page or parts to complete your project, check out our nos parts for sale pages. What is the value of a 1961 10 speed bicycle from sears. Higgins era after the second world war came another era for sears vintage bicycles. Presenting a jc higgins flightliner antique bicycle. Sears bikes from the 20s through the war were sold under the elgin brand. Higgins flightliner in 1959 were two of the most famous bicycles of that era, for both men and women. The seat is incorrect but otherwise it looks pretty unmolested.

Unfollow jc higgins bicycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Wards used the hawthrone brand up until the mid 1960s. The line included, amongst other things, a very popular range of bicycles. Vintage bicycles vintage bicycle jc higgins nelos cycles. Sears bicycles sold before world war ii were branded as elgin, and after world war ii as j. Be it schwinn, shelby, columbia, evans, evinrude, elgin, j. They were produced by an american based chain of departmental stores known as sears roebuck. I bought a jc higgins beehive springer too which i love. I feel that this is the definitive reference book for american fat tire bikes.