Classic & Vintage - Nevermind that $8000 Schwinn -- Here's a real prize

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mswantak
04-12-05, 09:00 AM
Two awards due here: Rattiest Grand Prix in North America, and Most Delusional, or Optimistic Seller.

I guess in his neck of the woods, a 'gentle tune-up' includes straightening the forks. :p But hey -- getting that old Schwinn Messinger saddle thrown in makes it all worthwhile.

http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/d6/e3/f1_1_b.JPG

TheOtherGuy
04-12-05, 09:11 AM
Pretty much how every other kid's ten-speed looked in the '70s where I grew up. I preferred the old Schwinn "beach cruiser" back then (lived a mile from the beach).
USAZorro
04-12-05, 09:33 AM
What's the starting bid on that?

mswantak
04-12-05, 10:01 AM
Oops, sorry -- I forgot the link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7148941804&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)
ADAJackMcCoy
04-12-05, 10:30 AM
Looks like you have two options with this bike - turn the handlebars down for that sleek racer look, or leave them as is for the 80 year old insane homeless man look!
mswantak
04-12-05, 10:36 AM
That look also requires a plastic milk crate bungeed to a luggage rack.
USAZorro
04-12-05, 02:29 PM
Oops, sorry -- I forgot the link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7148941804&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

I surprised he didn't take it down the road a piece to CyclArt to have it custom painted. :D
Totoro
04-12-05, 05:16 PM
I wonder what the reserve price is?

He probably saw the $8K Schwinn and thought, hey, must be worth a grand at least.
mswantak
04-12-05, 05:39 PM
Nah; I e-mailed him. He's just some old Polish guy who doesn't know anything about bikes. He asked me what I thought he should ask for it, and I said anything above $50 would be gravy. I think he plans to modify his auction.
Kokoro
04-13-05, 06:12 AM
I see the opening bid is $50 now. :roflmao:
Noah Scape
04-13-05, 08:27 AM
What was the original opening bid?
lotek
04-13-05, 08:37 AM
I like the bit at the bottom:
Buyer can come over and test drive after winning auction.
KrisPistofferson
04-13-05, 08:49 AM
I'd pay $50 if I couldn't see so much rust! The components seem to be made of it...