1940 Schwinn The World DX (wrong Tank ID?)

[dave429]

Got offered this bike for purchase. Looks mostly there. Wrong chain guard, no truss rods, wrong tank. The tank does look like it might be from something special. Any body have an idea what it’s from? Guy is playing hardball on the price. I offered a fair price and he thinks it’s worth more but won’t tell me an asking price. I hate that game. Just put a price on it. Anyway, anybody have any info it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Hastings]

 

[mrg]

Make him a offer minus the tank, lots of those repop tanks for sale, the more you look the cheaper they get

 

[dave429]

Any idea on a fair price for it?

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

these bikes did not all come with chainguards or tanks.

as for fair price, all I know is the crazy nutty prices.

 

[dave429]

@Hastings
@mrg Thanks for the identification. Might be worth getting with the tank if the horn works and I can sell it for $80.

 

[dave429]

@49autocycledeluxe I know some of these go crazy $. Think $400 as it sits is a fair deal? I’ve seen a nice complete with all the correct parts, tank, light, rack sell for $1000.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

60's bikes are $400 where I live.

 

[dave429]

60's bikes are $400 where I live.

Midwest prices are usually a little better. I’m going to try and buy this DX. Will keep you posted! Thanks for the info.

 

[ADReese]

I wouldn't call it a steal but $400 seems fair for that prewar dx. I've sold similar ones in the past for 650 all detailed and gone through. I'm digging the white reverse fenders.