1956 Whizzer Special

[barneyguey]

Found a 1956 Whizzer Special in original colors. Reportedly in climate-controlled storage for 40 years. Stared right up after oil change. Rebuild commencing to to make it road-worthy.View attachment 1004650View attachment 1004650

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Cool bicycle! What head badge name does it have? Thanks, Barry

 

[Huffman1947]

Head badge is a brass Schwinn "Admiral".

 

[Huffman1947]

Here is some more information.

 

[Tim the Skid]

wow.... incredible find. what a fantastic survivor.

 

[Boris]

I thought these later ones had twist grips.

 

[bricycle]

I thought these later ones had twist grips.

Not the "specials"... too costly.

 

[pedal4416]

Beautiful bike!!! I thought the special had welded motor mounts on the frame? My 51 special has the mounts, not sure of the later models?

 

[bricycle]

I think there were production Specials, and then "Specials" at the bitter end when they were busy getting rid of excess parts stock....