Gendron Wheel Company was founded in 1872 by Peter Gendron (born Pierre Gendron 1844-1910) in Toledo, Ohio. While originally only producing wire wheels for baby carriages, by WWII Gendron had expanded its manufacturing to include doll carriages, coaster wagons, pedal cars, bicycles, tricycles, playground equipment, and other ‘juvenile conveniences of every kind.’
After becoming a subsidiary of the American National holding company in 1927, Gendron produced part of their bicycle line under the trade name, Pioneer. Which brings us to this super item on auction by Chupp Auctions & Real Estate at Invaluable online.
It’s a c. early-1930s Gendron Wheel Company children’s Pioneer Line bicycle with Side Car, complete with saddle bag, gloves, tools, water jug & bell! The condition of this bicycle and side car is amazing – probably the best that it can be found almost anywhere.
Gendron Pioneer Line Bicycle with Side Car, and Accessories
Rear View With Saddlebag, Springy Leather Seat, Bell, and Side Car Wind Screen
The Bendron Wheel Co. Pioneer Emblem
One Pint Knapp-Monarch Co. Baby Therm-a-Jug
Bicycle Toolkit in Leather Pouch – In well-used vintage condition
A Cool Pair of Junior Leather Riding Gloves
A Junior Jack – Loads of Fun, Operates Just Like A Big Jack
The current bid on this swell collectable is $900.00. A recent eBay auction of another Gendron Wheel Co. Pioneer Line bicycle with Side Car in far less win-some condition sold for $1,200. The auction goes live on April 22, 2015 at 2 PM EST, so if you’re interested in placing a bid you’ll find the listing by clicking here.
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