Look at this 1948 Air Cruiser Hawthorne Ballooner Bicycle. This Bicycle, Manufactured by DP Harris, Commonly known as a Rollfast, was made for the Montgomery Ward Department Stores. Hawthorne was the Name of the Bicycles carried by Montgomery Ward. This Bicycle Has the Rare, Tin, Postwar Badge that was Only Used for 2 Years Following World War 2 .

Vintage 1941 Hawthorne Comet Ballooner Bicycle was manufactured by HP Snyder / Rollfast and sold at Wards Department stores. This Gem was a Full Patina Rescue Plus, the Client brought this wonder full bike to me covered in house paint and after considering the costs of full restoration I suggested a Patina Plus Restoration. The Patina Plus is a Lux Low Process that recovers original paint and through a ugly repaint, often with the result is a Unique Distressed Look.

Vintage 1941 Goodyear Double Eagle Clipper Ballooner Bicycle, made by Colson Corporation Elyria, Ohio. Goodyear Double Eagle Bikes were Goodyear’s Top of the line bike (SUPER DELUXE) and were sold at the Goodyear Tire Department Stores. This Unique Bike was designed by industrial artist Wilbur Henry Adams for Goodyear. Goodyear felt that Adams’ talent for unique bicycle design would compliment Goodyear’s Quality and give great appeal to their customers. The Clipper is an Amazing example of Design and Innovation that was built and marketed in 1940-1941 right before World War 2.

Vintage prewar ladies Firestone Cruiser Bullnose bike with Excellent Style, Patina and Design. This Bike was Made By Colson for the Firestone Tire Stores. The Bike was only in Production about a Year in 1941, Pre World War 2 and did not Reemerge after War Time.

Rare Early 1940′s Vintage Dayton Ballooner Townie Bike that was Made by Huffman Manufacturing, Huffman Mfg. later becomes Huffy. Oddly Enough Huffmans Motto was ” Quality Not Quantity”. Yes and Huffmans are High Quality Unique Bikes, sought after by Many Collectors.