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I have no clue about this bicycle or history about the company. maybe 40's 50's era. Any information would be great. maybe even how much its worth. My uncle really needs help he has seizures and bills are becoming harder and harder to pay. If you do have any information email me with title saying hawthrone bicycle thank you very much
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BicyclesThe precursor to the modern-day bicycle was the 1817 Draisine, named for it…
Late 50's or early 60's Hawthorne sold through Mongomery Wards stores. Hard to tell a lot from the pictures but I don't see any evidence of a light or a horn in the tank. Lots of rust on the chrome. Fair condition at best. $75 - $150, depends on how badly someone wants it. Just my 2 cents.
Have a bike just like the one shown .bought it for my son about 1964. He wasn't tp fund of it because of the hard tires.Like you I,m trying to find what it's worth and how to sell it.Have you made any progress?