When were JC Higgins bikes made?

Vintage 1950s J.C. Higgins Flightliner Bicycle The Flightliner bicycle was produced between the late 1950s to 1963.

Who made Elgin bicycles?

Manufactured by Elgin bike companies a subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Case Co., and the Elgin Sewing Machine & Bicycle Co. The Elgin Cycle Co. offered many styles of bikes, including the Elgin King, Queen, Prince and Princess bikes for an affordable $40.

What does JC Higgins stand for?

The brand name, J. C. Higgins, was based on a real person, John Higgins who was a Sears employee. He moved from his birth country of Ireland to the United States in his late teens and began working for Sears in 1898.

When did they stop making JC Higgins?

After the Second World War, Sears consolidated all sporting goods under the J.C. Higgins brand name and added it to a line of luggage. The J.C. Higgins brand disappeared shortly after Sears introduced the Ted Williams brand of sporting and recreation goods in 1961.

Who made Sears rifles?

Like many other Sears products, the Sears firearms were originally made by major firearm manufacturers. The Model 20 was produced by High Standard Arms, as was the Model 88 revolver. The J.C. Higgins brand for Sears sporting goods was replaced with the Ted Williams brand.

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What years were JC Higgins bikes made?

The years between 1950 and 1960 are considered as the middle era of J C Higgins bicycles. During this era, several JC Higgins bicycle models were manufactured with some new and improved features. J.C. Higgins 100 in 1954, and J.C. Higgins Flightliner in 1959 were two of the most famous bicycles of that era, for both men and women.

Why did Sears Roebuck change the JC Higgins bicycle?

To gain a competitive advantage, Sears Roebuck started to made new models of JC Higgins bicycles that had several improved features and new designs. One of the most significant features was the reduced weight: new Higgins bikes had lightweight, in compare to previous models, and to the competitors.

Who was J C Higgins?

J C Higgins was an expert in different kinds of sports goods and quickly became very popular in working-class and rural consumers. Roebuck and Co. produced most of the outstanding bicycle designs of that time.

What happened to the JC Higgins brand?

The J.C. Higgins brand for Sears sporting goods was replaced with the Ted Williams brand. Many of the more durable J.C. Higgins products are still available as second hand items.