Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Early 1940s Schwinn?

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timberline12k
09-12-10, 07:57 PM
I am trying to determine what year my mother's bicycle was produced and what its current value is. I suspect she purchased it between 1930 and 1945.

The serial number is A7169.

http://www.diddephoto.com/Family/Schwinn/20100912Schwinn008/1004883873_sSGCB-X2.jpg

http://www.diddephoto.com/Family/Schwinn/20100912Schwinn003/1004882200_nTr9H-X2.jpg

http://www.diddephoto.com/Family/Schwinn/20100912Schwinn012/1004889578_KC28L-X2.jpg

http://www.diddephoto.com/Family/Schwinn/20100912Schwinn010/1004888159_gV8Nw-X2.jpg

http://www.diddephoto.com/Family/Schwinn/20100912Schwinn016/1004898643_iwfiu-X2.jpg

I plan to sell this bike, but would appreciate any information on when it was produced, what its' value might be or where I could go to learn that, and what method of sale is most effective, i.e. ebay, craigslist etc.

Is it possible to ship a bike like this?

Thanks,

timberline12k
09-13-10, 02:41 PM
It appears to be a 1935 model.

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1893_1940/1935_01.html

Still trying to determine market value.
Wisco
09-14-10, 09:50 PM
I don't know how much you're looking for, but ebay is probably your best bet. I wouldn't be surprised if that bike went for $400 +. Good cosmetics, original headbadge, tank...there is definitely a market for those bikes.

timberline12k
09-15-10, 09:15 PM
Found more information on the following forums:

http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?11479-Schwinn-Cycleplane-Model-35-De-Luxe-circa-1935-Vintage

http://www.schwinnbike.com/usa/eng/forums/showthread.php?t=85432