Vtg Prewar Elgin Special Equipped Ladies Bicycle Bike Skiptooth Skirt Guard AsIs

Description

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HERE WE HAVE:
A vintage Elgin ladies' bicycle! It's not marked with a model name but I believe this is either an Elgin "Special" or "Fully Equipped"?
I'm sure a bike expert can correct me if I'm wrong!
There's a Sears Roebuck sticker on the tube beneath the seat with a model number but it's not completely legible (502-165 perhaps). The serial number on it is "SD 51157".. I couldn't find a good chart to identify the year, but I think it is a prewar bike, so late 30s or early 1940s? Bike is white and green with a black seat (Troxel brand) and black handgrips. Has a light attached to the handlebars which I'm assuming is not original since there are holes in the front fender for one of the "torpedo" style lamps. Lamp is Crown brand. Rack on the back. Skirt guards on the rear wheel. Bell on the handlebars. No tank on the frame. Current tires are Continental brand, but need replaced.
CONDITION:
Being sold as is, for parts or restoration! Needs TLC & service, we left it as found besides cleaning some dust/dirt off of it. I'm not sure what all is original or not. Couple small dents to the fenders. Looks like parts were repainted. Tires are flat and cracked, need replaced. Corrosion spotting scattered throughout. Light is untested.
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MEASUREMENTS:
The seat tube measures approximately 18" long. The rims have a diameter of about 23", not counting the tires. About 25 1/2" with the tires.. (although the tires themselves are marked as 26" x 1.75"). If you need any other measurements, please send a message!
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