Jaguar and Corvette

[Tim s]

I just purchased these 2 bikes yesterday from a fellow CABE member and could not be happier. The Corvette 5 speed is a 1961 and the Jaguar is a 1959. The seller is a super nice guy and he did a great job caring for these bikes for many years. Tim

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

nice. I like the black one best...5-Speed!

 

[GTs58]

Congrats Tim! Two really fine examples of Schwinn's top of the line models.

 

[Olds442]

Great story. They are out there in that shape, when they find another home that appreciates them , it’s a win win. Someday hopefully years down the road another caretaker will post he got them from you. Congratulations on those beauties.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Great find, hope you enjoy them. I remember that "phone cord trim" that's on the blue bikes cables.

John

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

Hey Tim

OMG I was glad I was sitting down when I saw these!!! Awesome examples!! Big time congrats!!

 

[Schwinndemonium]

I'm glad these have gone to someone who can take care of these like I did. I hope you truly enjoy these time machines, Tim!

Time is marching on for me and I have to plan for the future.

 

[Schwinndemonium]

That "phone cord trim" is what is known as cablewrap. It was widely available as an aftermarket product to dress up your bike with in color coordinated colors. This stuff on the cables is actually original NOS stuff I got from MLC years ago.

 

[soddruntlestuntle]

Damn, totes jelly. My '59 Jag and '54.5 Vette say welcome to the club.

 

[Tim s]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone. I know that I am going to enjoy these two bikes. Does anyone know what years they used that type of cable wrap? The Jag is the first bike for me that has this and I like the look of it, is it still available? Tim