A 1936 Elgin Skylark 26" ladies bicycle,
Manufactured by the Westfield Manufacturing Company, Westfield, MA this Art Deco-styled bike was designed by Juan Raydolphus Morgansky (a.k.a. John Morgan) for Westfield's high end Elgin line sold by Sears Roebuck. Art deco styling became all the rage and streamlining became the dominant style. Aircraft, automotive and motorcycle styling were combined to create new flashy models. Advertised as "the most beautiful women's bike ever created" this bike featured:
Unique three bar frame
Streamlined art deco chain guard and skirt guards
Unique fender, rear carrier and skirt guard pin stripping
Patented handle bar grips
Front and rear wheel weight balanced
Adjustable Troxel leather saddle with leaf spring suspension
White sidewall tires 26" x 2.5"
Siess electric pancake horn
built in fender light
gooseneck stem mounted speedometer (0-50 mph) and odometer
spring loaded light and horn buttons
1.5 volt 2 D dry cell batteries in fender light
Distinctive art deco crown tip on front fender
Distinctive "duck billed" front and rear crowned fenders
Diamond chain alternating links of nickel and gun blue plating
Alemite lub fittings at the cranks and handle bar to facilitate lubing the bike
Streamlined carrier with Stimsonite red jeweled rear reflector
Saddle to pedal height was adjustable from 29 - 34"
Chrome plated handle bars and stem, rims, sprocket and cranks, saddle stem, pedals, and crank fittings
Cadmium plated spokes, chain adjusters, McCauley pencil side stand with clip
Aero (tear drop) pedals
New Departure air cooled coaster brake (back pedal brake)
Maroon with ivory accent paint scheme (only color combination available in 1936)
Shipping weight 88 lbs
Estimate:
US$ 10,000 - 12,000
£6,600 - 7,900
7,700 - 9,300
Category:
Motoring
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Motor Cars
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