Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Value of This Schwinn La Tour 111/History?

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ran60
05-25-10, 06:48 PM
Hello,
I think I just got a great deal! I paid $30. for this Le Tour 111 at a 2nd hand store. I aired up the tires and oiled the chain then went for a short ride and it rode great. It needs a good overhaul but think it's a keeper....how bout it guy's?
Serial#8DO4584/Plate#0338...also how do I read these #'s...thanks

EjustE
05-25-10, 06:57 PM
Looks like you got a 1978 Le Tour III (as in 3) in pearl blue. Definitely a keeper, if it is the right size. These guys make great commuters. Here is the catalog page:

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1971_1980/1978_14.jpg
wrk101
05-25-10, 07:08 PM
+1 33rd day of 1978. Would benefit from alloy rims.

Gthoro
05-25-10, 09:15 PM
+1 33rd day of 1978. Would benefit from alloy rims.

+1 to the rims, and also some new bar tape and a slimmer saddle. Should be a very dependable ride. Nice catch!
ran60
05-25-10, 09:27 PM
thanks for all the feed back, hope to get some good use out of the bike.