Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1948 Schwinn???

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projectx605
11-19-10, 02:51 AM
Ok, I got this bike from a guy who traded it for rent he owed. I have really no idea of what it is or its value. He said it was a 1948 Schwinn, and that it was chromed. It also has a little generator for the headlight.

Any help in identifying it or pointing me in a direction of some forum or something that would be interested in this type of thing would be greatly appreciated.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k108/proj605/IMG_2428.jpg?t=1290160137

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k108/proj605/IMG_2429.jpg?t=1290160201

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k108/proj605/IMG_2431.jpg?t=1290160201

purebikes
11-20-10, 02:29 PM
Definitely not a Schwinn and not from 1948. I have no idea beyond that.
10 Wheels
11-20-10, 02:30 PM
Love the wheels.

projectx605
11-22-10, 01:58 AM
Thanks for the info. Any Ideas on what this style of bike is called if it has a name
DavidW56
11-26-10, 03:08 PM
Cruiser with a springer fork, I'd guess. If there are no decals or a headbadge, or serial numbers on this bike to help identify it, then it might be a home-built machine. If it's a one-off, then assessing a value is problematic. If I may offer some advice, next time someone offers you a possession in lieu of rent, ask that person to sell the item themselves and present you with the cash. There's probably a good reason why he didn't do that before.
cyclodan
11-27-10, 01:53 PM
Here's one that looks a lot like yours...
http://www.toplowrider.com/bikes/product_info.php?cPath=1_82&products_id=821
There are numerous web sites that sell lowrider and cruiser style bikes. This is just a cheap repop of an old cruiser or "Schwinn" style bike.
Value? $100.00?