Stunning Og Blue 5 -speed Corvette

[Pantmaker]

I found this beautiful bike responding to a garage sale listing that mentioned a "Corvette with gears". The original owner got it for Christmas in 1962. The bike first came to me without fenders because the owner took them off as a kid. The light was also missing. One of the most exciting things was getting a call from Ken, the owner, that he had found the fenders and "Corvette light" that were removed years ago!!! The light is actually a CEV light with these racing flag decals. I have not seen a CEV like this before and don't know anything of its significance. Well, enjoy the photos. This has to be one of the nicest all original 5 speed Corvettes you will ever see.

 

[island schwinn]

Wow,sweet wheels.
Think maybe he was a year off though? Seat is 61.would make more sense with the CEV being on it.just a thought.

 

[Intense One]

Nice Corvette.......love 'em

 

[GTs58]

I'm in complete awe! Just look at those fender braces. Very nice O-riginal Mr. Pantmaker.

Just checked the registry, is this H279197 the SN on that one?

 

[island schwinn]

looking at it on my computer now,it does have the 62 cable guides.couldn't see on my phone.interesting.

 

[Pantmaker]

Wow,sweet wheels.
Think maybe he was a year off though? Seat is 61.would make more sense with the CEV being on it.just a thought.

Interesting buddy.

 

[vincev]

Sweet !!

 

[island schwinn]

Interesting buddy.

That bike has all kinds of cool going on.definitely shows how Schwinn would mix and match to get it done.
Have we nailed down the serial yet?.

 

[GTs58]

If you would, please post some pictures of this beauty in my Registry thread.

I can't believe that freewheel, it has no wear on any of the cogs and the chain looks brand spanking new. .

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-corvette-5-speed-registry.38742/

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

Awesome bike. I bet your jaw dropped when you saw it was a 5 speed instead of a 3! And double great the guy actually called you after finding the parts. I bet I've had ten people who said they would do that "those parts are around here somewhere" and so far still batting zero.