1940 Schwinn Canti Autocycle - finished

[VintageSchwinn.com]

So here it is, after months of getting it back to where it should be. Lots of cleaning, lots of finding the little things that were missing when found. I *believe* this is the nicest original paint maroon '40 there is. A fantastic example of a super rare bike. This bike already has a home when I die.

 

[VintageSchwinn.com]

@ratrodz

 

[Freqman1]

Top notch stuff there! Great job. V/r Shawn

 

[scrubbinrims]

That's sa-weet!
I have his pretty little sister (which is also probably the best '40 ladies example and she has nice Mesinger saddle not pictured).
Chris

 

[VintageSchwinn.com]

That's sa-weet!
I have his pretty little sister (which is also probably the best '40 ladies example and she has nice Mesinger saddle not pictured).
Chris
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BEAUTIFUL, Chris! If you EVER part with that, please, please, please let me know! Looking for a girl's model now.

 

[Tim the Skid]

Aaron, your detailing skills are over the top. Beautiful example!

 

[SJ_BIKER]

well done!!

 

[Greg M.]

Awesome.
Sometimes easy to overlook anything that's not a Super Deluxe, but this makes it hard not to stop and take a good look.
Interesting with the rear drum brake but no front. Usually just the opposite and first time I've seen that.
Thanks for sharing.

Greg M.

 

[pedal_junky]

 

[markivpedalpusher]

Beautiful bike - far less 40 specials than SD's