[QUOTE=crazyb]
Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
From about the time the Chicago plant closed until around the late '80's, Schwinn went to great lengths to avoid listing the country of origin of its bikes.
1981 World Tourist made in Taiwan, Headbadge-Schwinn approved.
1984 Letour made in USA. Headbadge- Schwinn Chicago
1986 Traveler made in USA. Headbadge-Schwinn Chicago
1988 Traveler made in USA. Headbadge-Schwinn Chicago
1989 World made in Taiwan. Headbadge-Schwinn Quality
1989 World Sport made in Taiwan Headbadge-Schwinn Chicago
All of these bikes are plainly marked as to country of origin.
+1 The '80's Japanese-made Schwinns I've seen all have large labeling, usually on the upper seat tube, that states that they were "Made in Japan for Schwinn" or whatever.