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SpeedofLite 
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Auction in Willoughby, OH on Oct 17.
Mostly vintage toys and trains, but this bike caught my eye.
Never saw one.
Never knew it existed.

https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-c...hAll=&size=200

Auction Description: "NEW OLD STOCK!!!! 1970s Schwinn Hurricane 5 Bicycle. This RARE Muscle style Bicycle was Top of The Line Street Machine. This bike is 100% original and was found in never sold in a old Schwinn Bicycle Shop. The bikes is the desirable Silver Mist with Blue and White trim color combo. The Bike is 20" Frame with Positron II Stik-Shift gear control. Also has front and rear brakes. This was one of the first bikes with a BMX style seat. This is a very historic bike being the cross over from the classis Krate style bicycles to the BMX style. This bike is like brand new condition. No wear anywhere on this bike. Still has the original Schwinn Owners Manual hanging on the handle bars. Doesn't get any better!!"


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