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1954 Schwinn Speedster 16" with training wheels
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cstory
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Genius!
While working on this bike last night I was marveling at the fact that it still has the Schwinn Westwind tires on it, I noticed they are 20" tires. I guess you don't measure the rims to get the size! No wonder that bike is so rare!
While working on this bike last night I was marveling at the fact that it still has the Schwinn Westwind tires on it, I noticed they are 20" tires. I guess you don't measure the rims to get the size! No wonder that bike is so rare!
schwinnbikebobb
I live for the CABE
Hi:
This is almost certainly not a 54, do you have the serial number? The 20" Speedster does not show up until 59. Color appears to be Radiant Green. Is the rear axle a Mark IV? Seat looks like the correct type for 60 and up. Here is the page from the 60 catalog:
http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/1960_12.html
Value wise maybe someone else will chime in but these small bikes just don't seem to have much. If I saw it for sale I would have a hard time paying $50 for it and would like to get it for $35. But that is just my opinion.
This is almost certainly not a 54, do you have the serial number? The 20" Speedster does not show up until 59. Color appears to be Radiant Green. Is the rear axle a Mark IV? Seat looks like the correct type for 60 and up. Here is the page from the 60 catalog:
http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/1960_12.html
Value wise maybe someone else will chime in but these small bikes just don't seem to have much. If I saw it for sale I would have a hard time paying $50 for it and would like to get it for $35. But that is just my opinion.
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Adamtinkerer
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Still, it's incredibly rare, very few 20" bikes survive!
chriscokid
Finally riding a big boys bike
thats cool looking.. i wouldn't go over a hundred for it though... clean it up knock off the rust oil it and grease it! do anything else and i think you will lose what little value it has....
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cstory
Guest
Thanks for the info
The serial #L945029, is located on the left rear dropout. Not sure of rear hub. While I was cleaning it I saw red paint or primer inside rear dropout where the rear axle sits.
The serial #L945029, is located on the left rear dropout. Not sure of rear hub. While I was cleaning it I saw red paint or primer inside rear dropout where the rear axle sits.
schwinnbikebobb
I live for the CABE
Serial number pegs it as a 11/19/59 build bike. Almost certainly was sold as a 1960 model with this late in the year build date. That would explain the seat also. Usually the brake arm will be marked with what hub it has.
BIKE AT THE MOON!
Finally riding a big boys bike
cstory...I have the same year, same colorway 20" Speedster! I just bought it several months ago...
They are not the ballooners...but are cool nonetheless! Cleaner up! Send me your cel# with a quick message if you would like and I can send you some pics!
-BATM!
They are not the ballooners...but are cool nonetheless! Cleaner up! Send me your cel# with a quick message if you would like and I can send you some pics!
-BATM!
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