Hello Tangerine Cruiser! This is a 1950s, Ladies, Hiawatha, CWC Balloon Tire Bicycle. This Hiawatha was Manufactured by Cleveland Welding Mfg. for the Gambles Department Stores.

This is a 1949 Gambles Hiawatha Ballooner Bicycle made by Huffman Manufacturing. Hiawatha was the Brand Name of Bicycles sold at Gambles Department Stores. Huffman Manufacturing was Known for Boasting Quality, Not Quantity, and later Became the more Commonly Known Bicycle Brand Huffy.

Radical Hiawatha Rat Rod Cruiser Bike with Wicked Patina, a Shelby AirFlo Frame, ShockEase Fork, Skiptooth Drive & Long Tank. This Bike was originally made by Shelby Bicycles for the Gambles Department Stores. Gambles was one of Shelbys Biggest customers, selling Bikes that were badged and branded as Hiawatha’s. This Hiawatha Rat Rod is adorned with some of Shelbys top features and a Patina to make her one Bad Rat Ride.