1940 Schwinn Super Deluxe Autocycle, Fresh Barn Find

[WES PINCHOT]

He said he sold it to someone who will leave it as is...

Congrats to that guy.

CONGRATS TO THE FINDER AND THE PERSON HE PASSED IT ON TO KEEP AS IS AND TREASURE IT.
BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT.
IT TAKES DISCIPLINE TO DO THAT. BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT. NO REGRETS!

 

[bobcycles]

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Schwinn often used last years parts on builds.... I've had a handful of untouched
1940 models with the high brace.
this bike has brakes that were not introduced until 1940...it is a 1940 model

 

[danfitz1]

Schwinn often used last years parts on builds.... I've had a handful of untouched
1940 models with the high brace.
this bike has brakes that were not introduced until 1940...it is a 1940 model

I have an untouched 1939. It has the low brace.

 

[WES PINCHOT]

I have an untouched 1939. It has the low brace.

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SWEET LOOKING DELUXE AUTOCYCLE!!!!!!!

 

[MrCrazyHair]

I have an untouched 1939. It has the low brace.

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Just trying to learn my friend. All detailed info is good to share.
So this pull rear brake wasn't on the pre 40's is what your saying?

 

[MrCrazyHair]

Schwinn often used last years parts on builds.... I've had a handful of untouched
1940 models with the high brace.
this bike has brakes that were not introduced until 1940...it is a 1940 model

I think my previous post was meant to reply to yours about the brakes. I get these threads mixed up sometimes.

 

[charnleybob]

I WAS A PLAYER BUT DIDN'T GET IT... MADE STRONG OFFER BUT WAS OUT BID .. SOME ONE PAID BIG MONEY... WAITING FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO POP UP

Be patient!
You will run out of money, in this hobby, before you run out of things to buy.

 

[mr.cycleplane]

This beautiful bike is a 1940 flat out! I wouldn't even care what the serial number showed at this point. Or the date of the crank. There is flap about the rear most fender brace also being in the up position-so what. Late 1939 bikes are the new 1940 models. Parts being used for a brief time late in 1939 and into 1940-there will be some inconsistencies-i.e. upper and lower rear fender braced fenders. The biggest fly in the ointment is the serial number itself. the small tube(bottom bracket) of the frame that has the serial number-probably was stamped in 1939 and as they got around to welding up the frame by early 1940-there you are. This happens every year. Many bikes layed around shops for months-some years before being sold and 'upgraded' to help with a sale. Relax everyone-make allowances for these inconsistencies in late year transitions/variances.

 

[Handle Bar Hoarder]

Be patient!
You will run out of money, in this hobby, before you run out of things to buy.

I JUST WANTED ONE MORE !!!!!!! AND THEN I'LL STOP I PROMISE .. JUST ONE MORE

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

too bad they did not store it in the house. it would look like an 8 year old bike