drker

Here are some pictures of my '62 any idea what it is worth?

https://s1103.photobucket.com/albums/...20Continental/

From what I can tell the rear wheel and rear derailleiur are not original. I think the kickstand is also new to the bike. Yes new tape, cables, housing tires. I don't think the seatpost bolt is original, and it is missing a bolt in the Huret crankset. Other than that the rest as I know it is original.
Thanks Dan

Metacortex

I'm not as clear on the early '60s lightweights as I am about the '70s models but the kickstand looks to be original, why do you think it isn't? The spoke protector is missing, and I understand the original aluminum spoke protectors of that time are very hard to find (many were damaged and/or discarded). The handlebar tape should be the white "flexon" plastic, fortunately that is easy to find. The brake levers aren't original. You mentioned the rear derailleur, but the front derailleur doesn't appear to be original either. The paint and decals are simply excellent, however because of the non-original parts I'd have to say the bike as a whole might be worth about $200 to $250, and that is to a fairly selective set of buyers. Somebody who had an all original '62 Super Continental with bad paint might want this one to create one exceptional original bike for example. With all original parts I think it might be worth another $100 to $200, but it would take some time and effort to find them, and that is stepping into '62/'63 Superior territory. If you are looking for maximum profit I wonder if it might be worth more to part out?

Mos6502

It's not worth very much. I hate to be a party pooper, but with a model like this originality is everything. Otherwise it may as well be a run of the mill continental.

drker

I like the 250 number I can hang that on the bike for a couple years. I may change the saddle and ride it everyday.Not in a hurry to flip it, For some reason I like the 23" frame on this model. Thanks

mrtidy

I was following that bike on Ebay, in fact, I was the #2 bidder. It looks much nicer in your photos than in the ebay ad. What have you done to it, or did you receive it that nice?

drker

Please understand that I enjoy working on bikes (specifically Schwinn Road). I always strip them down to bare frame.Check bearings and regrease with waterproof grease. I spent at least 4 hrs on the front wheel alone to clean,buff ,and true.I am not a perfectionist or I would look for the original parts. The seat I did treat with Murphy's oil soap. Someone who I know knows horse saddles and that's what was recommended. It only helped.
There are certain things on a cleanup I do that is a benefit to the finished product.
0000 steel wool on the aluminum, clean paint with mild cleaner,( I like the 3M cleaner but it is hard to get).3M wax. Soaked chain and buffed on wire wheel then soaked in bar chain oil.Cleaned chrome first by applying chrome cleaner then use brass brushes.(Won't disturb the chrome). Hope this will help on any of your reconditioning.

FastJake

That's pretty cool, don't see nearly as many Schwinns from before the bike boom. I didn't know triple cranks existed that far back on production bikes.

I'd agree with $250-ish to the right buyer.

LIFE OF SCHWINN

Did you ever end up selling this? Ii just picked up one. It's too short and needs parts. I'd like to buy yours
if it's for sale.
jd

LDB

That's a beautiful bike. I just got a 1974 Raleigh International. Bikes from the 60's and 70's are arguably the best looking bikes on the road.

ericbaker

Careful with brass brushes, I've had them scratch poor chrome jobs

FastJake

Since this thread has been dug up, FWIW I just sold a 1964 Continental for $120. It was in much rougher condition and needed a complete overhaul though. I didn't feel like fixing it up and so I just got rid of it. 23" frame, coppertone color.

SteveSGP

If there's one thing you can say about old Schwinns it's that the chrome is nearly bulletproof.

fiataccompli

so, did the bike ever get sold? I'm moderately curious because I have a 1960 Continental. Mine's the one with the seat tube mounted front shifter (Simplex). It's I believe original except the freewheel & I rebuilt the wheels with aluminum rims...well, and bar tape & saddle...so, it's not original, but it's not been "restored" or repainted. Presents rather decently & all that. It's an interesting bike - especially from the perspective of a States-side cyclist & vintage bike fan, but I can't really say it's a fun bike to ride.

drker

I did sell the bike to someone in W. Virginia who has other parts for the bike, like the front fork which was down to the nickel. and a rear wheel.I do have a '64 Continental now that I am going to clean and condition after the 24" 72's I have. I have recently acquired a Varsity and a Continental along with a World Traveler (I think the World Traveler is a '73)which I had all 3 blasted and powder coated Kool yellow. I am finishing the varsity first then the Continental. So the '64 is on the back burner.