Now that I am a member here I was able to do a little searching and found this thread that has another mini just like mine and some more documentation.
http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/what/80677-montgomery-ward.html
This is a scan of the 1977 ad from the above thread. Thanks to Rusty...
Rusty Bumper, thanks so much for posting the magazine ad. I just picked up a Wards Mini like yours and just became a new member here on the forum and was asking the same questions. This thread is a big help. Here are the pics of mine including the VIN tag.
Thanks guys. Yes its complete and will start. Needs the carb cleaned out and a new governor rod but I am pretty happy with it.
I appreciate any and all leads as searching for Montgomery Wards Mini Bikes hasn't turned up anything that looks like the one I have. I will look for the Arco stuff...
I just picked up a Wards Mini Bike with a 5 HP Tecumseh and it has 10" Wheels with 24 spokes. Looks to be kind of a Rupp copy. I need a rear wheel as mine is badly bent.
Also I would like to see some pics of this model when new or in a magazine or catalog ad. Wanting to restore this one as...
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