1964 Sierra time capsule

Visited my wife's parents in Colorado last week and was bored so I checked the local CL. This one popped up so I decided to go have a look see knowing it was a two year only bike.. Driving over I decided that it would have to impress me as I would have to get a box, pipe foam, zip ties and tape not to mention pay to ship it home. Another thing I was going to be critical of was the 15 speed screen on the top bar as they usually get waxed off. Got there and met the seller who bought it new. He said he bought it and got a car a year later so it was only ridden for a year. Well I was taken back by the condition as I thought with detailing it would be awesome. But I played it cool and shot him a number he did not like and I did not like his price. We danced around for a while and he pulled a "picker" and said lets flip for it. Winner gets his price. I wanted it so said sure and it fell my way. Other than a few chips in the seat mast decal it almost looks new. The 15 speed screen is perfect. The bar tape is original and was not even dirty! Hard to believe for 50 years old. Still had the original rear tire on it. A very nice compliment to my 65 Super Sport.

Nice score, beautiful bike. V/r Shawn

I really like those Sierra's. Must have missed that one on Craigslist. I usually check most days.

Your's is really nice and clean.

Bob

great score.most have had something replaced over time.it's all there and correct.

what a beauty! didnt one of the two years come with alloy rims or am i mistaken?

Green with envy!

Nice bike! Haven't heard of the Schwinn Sierra until now. Are you going to take it to any shows or ride it?

Beautiful bike, had not heard of a Sierra until reading this. Never knew there was a 15 speed also, always thought they were all 10 speeds after the 8 speed.

Nice score!!

Great story and Beautiful bike!!

Wow, that is the nicest one I've ever seen and I'm so glad it fell into your hands! Because it is so original I'd love to see a detailed list of the components (and close-up pics thereof), which would greatly aid those researching and restoring these in the future. That is a benchmark bike!

Great score!!!

I wish I had seen that listed..