1939 schwinn spitfire

[Antney]

I just purchased this on marketplace, looks og all the way. I’ve never seen one of these before? Any idea on value of something like this?? Thanks!!

 

[Antney]

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[fordmike65]

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There's a thread on these C(BC?) models. All are badged Spitfire. I believe a letter from Schwinn about these even surfaced. Let me see if I can find it.

@Autocycleplane

@Obi-Wan Schwinnobi

 

[fordmike65]

Does the serial number begin with "Z"?

Prewar Schwinn "Z" Models | All Things Schwinn

This appears to be 1941ish due to the 6" headtube on the ladies models. I always wondered what the story was with these "non-cataloged" models, and here is all of the info about them straight from the factory. Obviously a "C" style frame, but the unique specs make them a Z. I don't think I have...

thecabe.com

 

[aleone]

Does anyone know what the red tape is? Is it reflector tape from that time period?

 

[fordmike65]

Does anyone know what the red tape is? Is it reflector tape from that time period?

I believe it's reflector tape from the 60-70's or so.

 

[Antney]

Yes it is reflective tape

 

[BFGforme]

Now I know why chainguard looks off... should be cream....

 

[bobcycles]

Interesting how Schwinn "distanced" themselves from this model...
embarssing kid brother...lol
Had you not seen the literature and you found one of these bikes
you would pitch the rear carrier in search of a "Schwinn" version...
Never really been a big fan of the Cmod line..
maybe these should called the D+ line?

 

[cyclingday]

Under no circumstances were you to EVER actually sell one of those POS.
Strictly meant to get the guy in the store.
Then you put the whammy on them with Cyclock’s,Forebrake’s,Spring Forks and Lifetime Guarantee’s.
You’d be fired if you ever actually sold one of those.