Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Need some info on my classic schwinn

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Mattis
06-30-09, 12:01 PM
Hey Everyone,

I was wanting to see if anyone knew what my classic Schwinn bicycle is worth these days. Any suggesstions would be much appreciated. it is in great condition for being so old and has been inside a garage for most of it's life. A few scratches and a little rust but nothing that can't be repaired.

Thanks a ton,

Mattis

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/askmatthall/CIMG4299.jpg

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nenn
06-30-09, 12:03 PM
my brothers girlfriend just bought that exact one from a secondhand shop about 6 weeks ago for $150.00
Mattis
06-30-09, 12:05 PM
Wow. Thanks for the reply. That helps.

Scooper
06-30-09, 12:20 PM
Late fifties/early sixties Speedster in "Radiant Red". What's the serial number?

1959 Speedster catalog page (http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1959/1959_09.html)
Little Darwin
06-30-09, 12:42 PM
Moved to Appraisals and Inquiries
RobbieTunes
06-30-09, 12:48 PM
I had a 1965 Heavy Duti, same basic bike. I'd put that at 1963-1966. The reds were extremely susceptible to fading, so you'd need to wax it with something like Kit paste or something after you treat the rust.

I'd treat it with WalMart Rust Remover, then touchup, but I prefer them "worn." Then a couple of coats/rubs with the paste wax and go riding.