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1964/65 Sky Blue Deluxe Stingray

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60sstuff

Wore out three sets of tires already!
Here is a young man with his New Sky Blue J39-6 Stingray and transistor radio.
You can see the “white plastic protective cap” still on the kick stand.

I’ve owned this M4 (Dec. 7, 1964) for 15 years and was very fortunate to also get several photos that have stayed with this bike since new.
Factory Original paint, screens, decals, chrome, pedals, tires and perfect white tufted Stingray saddle.

Frame = M4
Fork = 12-4
Front axle = Z-64 with silver cadmium bearing cones.
Crank = SW-3-64
Born with dated tires.
Stem - MAX HT, handlebar has the mild bends.

There is one small area of paint touch-up above the kick stand.
Possible corrosion caused by an animal years ago?

There’s nothing quite like the marbling found in the Schwinn Factory Paint, which takes years to develop.

Chris

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Beautiful, Beautiful, survivor sting ray!! Has to be one of the best in existence....thanks for posting.
My one question is what happened to the kid sitting on this bike in the pictures?
Makes no sense? Looks like the bike never got used/enjoyed after those pictures were taken?
Must have been very special to have been so well preserved all these years....
I woke up to a solo polo, flamboyant lime, slick tired stingray Dec. 25th 1963...lucky kid
It sure didn't look like this one in one years time of use, or should I say abuse! LOL...
Anyway thanks again for sharing...Wish it was hanging on my wall... Best Regards, Pat
 
Beautiful, Beautiful, survivor sting ray!! Has to be one of the best in existence....thanks for posting.
My one question is what happened to the kid sitting on this bike in the pictures?
Makes no sense? Looks like the bike never got used/enjoyed after those pictures were taken?
Must have been very special to have been so well preserved all these years....
I woke up to a solo polo, flamboyant lime, slick tired stingray Dec. 25th 1963...lucky kid
It sure didn't look like this one in one years time of use, or should I say abuse! LOL...
Anyway thanks again for sharing...Wish it was hanging on my wall... Best Regards, Pat
Pat,

Most all of my Stingray collection is made up of seldom used Factory Survivors.

I have no idea who this boy is, or where he is from. I will say he looks big for this Stingray.
The main reason which I have been told by the various parties I’ve purchased Stingrays from, was the boy was too big for the Stingray, so it typically was stashed in the corner of the garage, basement or attic.

I received a New ‘66 Violet Deluxe Stingray when I was 12 years old.
Within a couple of years I did a rattle can in fluorescent green (without removing the chrome fenders, wheels, seat, etc).
I recall doing a quick spray blast, letting it dry and back on the streets. That’s the last I remember of that ‘66.

You were a lucky kid back on Christmas of ‘63.
Don't you wish you had that bike today as it was presented back then = $$$$.

Thanks, Chris
 
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He never left the house again after his buddies saw him in that sweater hahahaha
Paul,

That‘s a valid point, but from the looks of this guy, I think he could handle his buddies.

Someone should have bought him a Varsity instead, as he’s too big for this bike.

Who knows, maybe it wasn’t his bike? But it’s being preserved by me now.

Thanks, Chris.
 
Chris @60sstuff , just wanted to say thank you. I'm stoked, as I'm sure others are as well, that you're sharing these amazing crystal-clear hi-res photos of your bikes. Just absolute stunning examples of early Sting Rays. I also love the intricate (dated) details with actual manufacturer documentation showing when colors or options were first introduced and/or discontinued. Super good stuff. Keep em coming. I keep waiting for the infamous striped bed sheet to make an appearance 😜
 
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