Elgin Bicycle Serial Number Chart

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Elgin was simply a name/brand, it was not a manufacturer of bicycles. Sears bought Elgin labeled bikes from other makers. This one looks like a Westfield-built Elgin.

1. A: National Bicycle History Archive of America is a historical archive–a library containing over 80,000 catalogues, books, photos and other related items pertaining to bicycles. We began collecting these items in the early 1950s–many were ancient even then.
2. Hopefully you can find the serial number on the bicycle you're looking at, email contact@bikeindex.org if you're having trouble. Okay, fine, so maybe there are a few bikes without serial numbers, but this is rare and typical only on hand made bikes or really old bicycles.
3. Searching for any info about this bicycle. I'm in search for a year if there is a serial number chart about DUANE Bicycles. The badge says Schoverling Daly & Gales DUANE New York Thank you for any info.

Comments., 8 years ago These old Tank bikes are a hot ticket item right now, big demand. In mint or restored condition it would be worth $700 to a grand.

Yours looks to be in very good condition, although not mint. I would expect it to fetch between $250 and $400 at auction. Schwinndian, 8 years ago Pre WWII. The skip-tooth sprocket. Those are rare because most of the pre WWII bikes got melted down to make arms for the war. Thomas, 8 years ago Hi - this is a great 'Original' JC Higgins late 1950's boys bike. They were sold originally thru Sears.

I have owned several 'Originals' and had several I restored to Mint / Show condition, they get a lot of attention when restored and dailed in - but yours is too nice of an Original too go down the restoration Path - leave it as is!!!!!! - This bike is medium average when it comes to collector appeal.

But don't take any less than $1,000 dollars for it, if you do sell it - no matter what anyone tells you!!!! They will flip it all day long for $1500 to $2500 or more ( sorry Guy's on TV, Love you Guys and the Shows - but I've been doing this for over forty years and the internet effects nothing when it comes to an items value - only access to it.!!!! Trust me collectors are tricky little people, they Will come up with the Cash if they want something bad enough!!!and if they tell you value is less because you can find others on the internet for less - tell them to go buy those bikes!!!!

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If you don't need to sell it hang on to it - it is a Cool example of Americana and what We used to Pridefully make in the USA!!! Thanks for sharing it!!!!

Happy New Year. T Mac - Colorado ( if you want to sell it be patient - get your price - it is worth it!!! )., 8 years ago Ooh, found the original paperwork on it. It's stock number 4584 and model number 501.267. Does this help anyone put a bettwe value on it?., 8 years ago Oops, 'better' value on it.

And does having the original paperwork increase its value?., 8 years ago KaitGriffin, found this for you, it's not the very same model but very close just google: GUNKER'S RECYCLED BICYCLE CO. Refurbished J.C. Higgins Bicycles from the 1950's. And custom built cruisers Main Custom Bikes J.C. Higgins Bikes Parts Reference Photos Contact Links Back to KEVZOART The 1950 J.C. Higgins Equipped bicycle.You'll want to be the first in the neighborhood to have one of these beautiful new J.C. Higgins Equipped Bikes.

You get smart new styling and many features of the De luxe at and economical price. New massive tank with 3 exhaust rings and push button electric horn. Torpedo headlight/ Jet tube luggage carrirer. Two jet tubes and with red reflector ends. Extra wide deep crescent fenders.

Comfortable troxel saddle with double action springs, flexible nose. Full length streamlined chain guard. Big red Stimsonite safety reflector on rear fender. Rubber tread pedals with ball bearing action. Chrome-plated handlebars, stem sprocket, truss rods. Cadmium plated steel kick-up parking stand. 26-inch Allstate tires and tubes.

Welded tubular steel frame specially brazed and reinforced points of strain. Special undercoating protects frame. MOS-P. MOD 502 271. SERIAL# 41542. Dick, 8 years ago Hi, i have the same bike,drive bij the NY popartartst James Rizzi and is signd by him self, ther is a picture(his gread book) of him self on this bice 1979 i can send you if you want, bay by DICK.

elaine, 8 years ago I have a jc huggins bike that is in mint condition anyone know the value?. T Powers, 8 years ago That's a beautiful bike.

Higgins bicycle in the 60's and rode it forever. It was the best Christmas present I ever had.

It was not nearly as fancy as the one you have pictured. I wish your bicycle could talk. I know it would be able to tell you many beautiful stories about your family. They kept it for a reason. Good luck on finding more information about it!.

c risen, 7 years ago Thomas,you have to stop smoking that stuff! Years have passed since your addiction started! Come into the new century! This bike is 600 tops to a novice collector.400 to a seasoned one. Flipping for 1500 to 2500?

A full dressed higgins colorflow in 9 condition might bring 1800 on a very lucky day. Next to rollfast and columbia higgins is the least valuable to collectors. This is no rare model.And yes the internet has driven down prices! Supply and demand. Theres thousands of bikes coming out of the woodwork on ebay daily. Before the internet this would be a rare bike.

Not any more. Theres more sellers than buyers.And to Schwinndian,get a clue!

Skiptooth doesn't automatically mean prewar! This is a post war bike with original sprocket. Explain that? Never has there been a prewar JC higgins! Elgin was the sears brand name in prewar.

Joe Ellsworth, 7 years ago Anyone know where I can locate/purchase a JC Higgins 3 speed from the early 60s?. DENNIS kuter, 7 years ago HI I HAVE THE SAME BIKE, CAN U TELL ME THE COLOR OF THE TOP OF THE BACK RACK, LOOKS LIKE GRAY ON THE UNDER SIDE, WHITE ON THE SIDE, CANT SEE THE TOP IF U COULD SEND A PIC OR TELL ME WHAT THE PAINT COLOR OF THE TOP SIDE IS I WOULD BE GRATEFUL. THANKS DENNIS. laura, 7 years ago I have a 1950ish J C Higgins girls bike, my uncle gave me. Although I'm not a collector it appears to have all original parts, in very good condition & obvious sentimental value to me.

I would like to know true date of issue and actual monetary value., 7 years ago looks like about 8.000 usd., 7 years ago If you want I cann a Foto send to you or to J.C.Higgins Fan,s its no fake! Want to post a comment?

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Old Antique ELGIN Bicycle Sears, Roebuck & Co.Model # 501-167. First off I would like to say it is a really neat looking bike however I am not a bike dealer so I do not know too much about bicycles. It is missing an ELGIN handle grip. The seat measures 12' long by 10' wide and is marked ELGIN. (Please look at the seat picture it does have wear) One spoke in the back tire is wrapped around another spoke. (maybe could be straighten and reset) T is some rust to the bike and chrome. The worst is the front fender with the light.

The rest seems to be some light surface rust which a good cleaning would probably take care of some. I tried to show a lot of pictures. If you like more pictures I would be happy to email them. The tires are 26' and are marked Allstate Crusader.

The back tire has air in it. The front tire is flat. I do not have an air compressor so I am not sure if it would hold air. They do look old enough to be original to the bicycle. One of the two leather straps with are broken on the basket. With Some Time, Effort And Elbow Grease This Would An Awesome Antique Bicycle.

It is a very heavy bicycle. Any reasonable offer will be considered. Can be picked up or buyer would have to arrange shipping or pay for packaging and shipping. Also will deliver within 100 mi. From 17976 for ($50.00).

Checks, money orders or paypal accepted.