Schwinn DeLuxe Speedster
06-23-13, 09:19 AM
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Schwinn DeLuxe Speedster
I found this Schwinn Deluxe Speedster at a garage sale. I'm pretty sure the rust will come right out of the chrome. I couldn't find a serial number to determine the year. It is a Chicago made bike. Any other way to date it? It has a (non functioning) three speed hub and a front handbrake.
Any ideas as to value of this bike?
Any ideas as to value of this bike?
06-23-13, 10:44 AM
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Use google and search schwinn serial number decoding.
IMHO, $35-$50 as-is. I paid $75 for a showroom new looking Speedster in red.
IMHO, $35-$50 as-is. I paid $75 for a showroom new looking Speedster in red.
06-23-13, 11:10 AM
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Look for the frame serial number. Just looking at the decals for some idea of the vintage, it's probably on the head tube just above the lower headset bearing cup:
The first letter is the month, the second letter is the year.
The first letter is the month, the second letter is the year.
06-23-13, 01:08 PM
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The serial number is on the left drop out GO39169 appears to be from December of 1952. A friend of mine just dropped by the house. He worked for Schwinn in Chicago way back in history. He told me that they called this the camelback model.
06-23-13, 01:37 PM
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The bike in question not a 1952 bike it is from the 1970's. As for value boom era 3speeds don't usually do well in most markets I would guess around $75 cleaned up if everything works good and is original.
06-23-13, 02:01 PM
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Catalogs are all on line, looks late 1960s to me. Broken + 3 speed = Minimal value. Need to get it functional. In most markets, 3 speeds don't bring a lot.
1952 catalog is on line too.
1952 catalog is on line too.
06-23-13, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zukahn1
The bike in question not a 1952 bike it is from the 1970's. As for value boom era 3speeds don't usually do well in most markets I would guess around $75 cleaned up if everything works good and is original.
I posted it on Chicago Craigslist. Will sell when the kids leave.
https://www.angelfire.com/rant/allday...innCodes3.html
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06-23-13, 02:10 PM
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GD***** would be on the left rear fork and would be July '68. It is a camelback frame, and much later than the early fifties.
Here's the '68 catalog page.
Here's the '68 catalog page.
06-23-13, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooper
GD***** would be on the left rear fork and would be July '68. It is a camelback frame, and much later than the early fifties.
06-23-13, 07:15 PM
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The 1960 Speedster had a Schwinn middleweight cantilever frame, nothing like the frame on your bike. Let us know when you confirm the serial number.
1960 Speedster:
1960 Speedster:
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06-24-13, 12:16 PM
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The frame style on this bike was used from the late 60's I believe 68 to the mid 70's.
06-24-13, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MrEWorm
I'm pretty sure it's GO rather than GD.
06-24-13, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Metacortex
It is almost certainly GC, which corresponds to July '67. Coincidentally '67 was also the last year they offered the Deluxe Speedster, and yours is in Sky Blue.
You've nailed it.
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