When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

1964 Flamboyant Lime Varsity

-

60sstuff

Wore out three sets of tires already!
I can’t get enough of this early 60’s Schwinn color, as I have 5 Original (63-65) Stingrays in this FL.

The numbers:
Frame - F4 = June 17, 1964
Fork - 7-4 = July 1964
Crank - S A 5 63

I recently acquired this F4 Varsity as I wanted a bigger vintage Schwinn to occasionally ride.
My first passion are the early Stingray Survivors that are just to small for an adult ride.

This 21’’ Varsity is not a show bike, as it has some imperfections from years of use.
The 58 year old factory paint, chrome and leather Sprint seat still presents very well.

I‘m pleased to own and preserve this beautiful ‘64 Schwinn lightweight Survivor as it has all the unique Sprint components, quick release brake levers, original cable “casings”, rat trap pedals and my Favorite color, the iconic Flamboyant Lime.

The Flam Lime paint is difficult to capture as it changes hue depending on the lighting.
Some of the following photos were taken outside or inside.

I have a few questions for the experts on this site.
1) The type of stem on this F4. It’s different from the others I see.
2) Seat post - it is not chrome, but a 9’’ cadmium plated post.
3) Newer stamped 730 calipers. Possible mid-year change from the earlier 730?
4) Acorn nut finish on brake pads. Mine seem to be aluminum, not chrome.

Enjoy the beauty of a classic Schwinn.

Chris.

6AEB0DB6-5544-4175-9BF3-D315DE9451B7.jpeg


FDDAF03C-E6E5-46F3-938B-0ADBFF0C8359.jpeg


D0C0E219-C800-4CF4-8864-B988D565CC84.jpeg


398B1D5B-EC11-4CBC-A670-D45C5076181D.jpeg


4FEAC87A-2E67-412B-AFFC-53430199AC8D.jpeg


9D2F5595-EE59-4B63-A94D-CC7B7EE2F8AD.jpeg


3A4B7E3D-99D1-47E6-A054-C12206E3DBD1.jpeg


7C5E83F4-BB2A-4F7E-808A-B69B711C88E7.jpeg


1FA94091-0D43-4EC3-9B49-A1C9D954EA56.jpeg


AEC6CA19-5288-41AA-8007-43CA7FB92154.jpeg


1582B5D1-3818-4BF8-A0B7-D5432ABB4CB3.jpeg


BDCD6A88-9C3A-4F93-889E-C80D94F2A2F6.jpeg


06EC333D-DEB2-4633-ABD1-23BF9B51ABA3.jpeg


F9BAEB51-3BA9-4B7B-8B88-8EA093648390.jpeg


04D6B3E4-EB01-46C0-BC18-267FD6A1FF0E.jpeg


3C825C08-4652-4D0A-936B-3E47B3EF19EE.jpeg


02EFAA2D-8E43-4393-8ADA-326E3D440A8E.jpeg


D7C07C67-DE68-48FA-BE45-DB45143B58CB.jpeg


18730ECD-DAA5-4318-A51B-49199AB0C461.jpeg


23E573CB-F860-4AA1-BD1B-E8F0C93AC2AD.jpeg


9EE5E485-7A82-465B-9840-37DEB3008055.jpeg


02DB8767-A1F0-45F9-A984-DDA8A0D7FBDF.jpeg


E3575833-917F-4DC4-893E-727B6B4B0DB2.jpeg


A0214770-25E5-4040-9762-40495C050CEE.jpeg
 
I love the color! A coworker gave me a 65 Varsity flam lime green frame and fork. I rebuilt the bike with parts I had, but I’m still looking for handlebar tape.

Enjoy the bike.
 
-----


1658431099871.png


Whoa! "Pass me me Persols!"

Colour looks like there must be a battery in there somewhere to power it. 😉

Count yourself most fortunate that you got the Union 40U's in chrome rather than the more commonly encountered zinc.

Shift lever covers:

the correct Freres Huret covers, nr. 1851, in natural rubber are available online

the Rampinellis on there are somewhat inappropriate although a good fit

1666580


most commonly found colour is off-white (natural) but also produced in blue

1666581


---


-----
 
Last edited:
juvela,

As I said above, the lighting is critical when taking photos of the Flam Lime.

My first photo and the one you copied had a small burst of sunshine when I clicked, but this photo below is when the clouds came over.
Even the gumwalls are toned down.
Big difference.

939CC3B6-2A47-48B1-AE01-6986769AF85E.jpeg
 
Last edited:
That is super nice and 😍.

In June 1964 I had enough money saved up to buy myself a new Flambo Lime Varsity. I was 10 at that time and have so many memories riding that bike I decided to build a duplicate about 10 years ago. I had to find a seat, bars, front wheel and a few other little odds and ends. I replaced the original short Sprint stem that came on the Varsitys with the next version Varsity stem that some said came on the 64 models. I also have a 64 Terra Cotta that also has the Sprint stem in the long version for the larger frames. These were chromed welded steel, open tube in the back, inscribed and had a unique cinch bolt.

1666773


1666774


1666775


1666776
 
1) The type of stem on this F4. It’s different from the others I see.
1658464312636.jpeg



I have that exact same stem, but no nothing about it.

I pulled it off a 69 5 speed all original Collegiate I found on the curb. Oddly the bike was probably ridden 5 times and in near perfect factory condition but it had this stem.

Going on 20 years now that I’ve had it never come across
another. It’s actually a pretty awesome piece, very well made.
 
View attachment 1666802


I have that exact same stem, but no nothing about it.

I pulled it off a 69 5 speed all original Collegiate I found on the curb. Oddly the bike was probably ridden 5 times and in near perfect factory condition but it had this stem.

Going on 20 years now that I’ve had it never come across
another. It’s actually a pretty awesome piece, very well made.

Maybe it was a fill in until these were finally received from the supplier? This is the first I've seen one of those. It is a nice looking piece.


1658466208276.png



69 Collegiate on Rat Rods.

1658466506238.png
 
I hope the "hive mind" is able to figure out something about that stem.
Seems like I've seen one before, but I don't remember what it was on.
Stems on '64 Varsities are a bit of a mystery. I think I've seen about 4 variations now.
Most though, seem to have this stem, which are open at the rear.

1666881
 
60sstuff, what a beautiful bike and a great grab. Congrats!! Also really nice work with the detailed pictures. I recently bought a 66 Varsity In rougher shape and it has a stem branded Sprint on the side of the stem. I will have to post a closeup of it when I get a pic. It is alloy and currently, unfortunately, stuck, and I am working to free it. Love that flamboyant lime! Had a 64 girls I sold to a collector but have never owned a boys in that color.
 
Back
Top