Montgomery Ward Hawthorne Bicycle Serial Numbers

Aug 21, 2010  Dave's Vintage Bicycles. 1939-1941 Wards Hawthorne. Posted on August 21, 2010 by Davey and viewed 13583 times. Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles Tagged Cleveland Welding Company, Hawthorne - Montgomery Ward & Co.

This is a vintage 1950's Montgomery Wards 'Hawthorne' balloon tire bicycle. This bicycle seems to have had a halfhearted effort to restore it. Notice the newer chainguard, tires, and maybe even the fenders. The frame has been painted a black color - not professionally done though.

Looks rattlecanned. Its slightly attractive - better than rust, but its not perfect. It was stripped and primered, but its not a quality job. Good choice for a rat rod. *notice the dent in the top tube - right on top. This Hawthorne has the Blue and silver badge of the 50's.

Combine that with the serial number, 75EH, give us a date in the mid '50's. It was built by H.P.