Help ID JC HIGGINS

[pedals]

this is my first HIGGINS. All pics I find online don't tell me anything. 24" rims and cool head badge. Light still works too.

 

[Wildcat]

J.C. Higgins brand bikes were 1963 and earlier. Yours is a W. German made model, it looks like it says that on the headbadge also. Sold by Sears Dept stores, J.C. Higgins bikes had different manufacturers over the years. I think Puch was the name of the company that built that bike. After 1963, then they all branded "Sears" instead of J.C. Higgins.

 

[pedals]

Thanks for info

 

[horsefarmer]

I've got the 26" boys version also mfg in Germany. Nice riding bike - seems like the gooseneck/handlebar area is weak prob gonna have to swap it out soon.

 

[rusty513]

Cool find & a great price. You must live in Ohio. I had posted the link to this on our facebook page when it was on craigslist.

 

[pedals]

Wisconsin, this one is fresh from an estate sale. Wife surprised me with it. I would normally do all my research before spending $95 on a bike. So not the same bike but I'm curious what did the one go for on Craig's list?

 

[MBblue6]

Cool bike. I like the front light. What part of WI? I am down in Kenosha. Thanks, Matt

 

[pedals]

Thanks, I like the front light too, didn't want to show on pics but part of the light casing is broke out but in good enough fix somehow. Just outside of Appleton.

 

[Rustinkerer]

These generally date to 1956. The story goes that there was a US factory strike that year, so Sears turned to their Euro supplier, Daimler/Puch/Steyr, who made the 3 speed touring bikes with the JC Higgins chain ring. These had a non stainless head badge, unlike the US bikes. And the typical Euro 3 piece crank. -Adam