1959 Schwinn Deluxe Wasp (Serial #E018798), Factory Options - $3,950

[Cooper Schwinn]

For Sale / Best Offer Originally purchased by father 1978, father recntly passed.
Description:
Up for sale is a stunning, investment-grade 1959 Schwinn deluxe Wasp middleweight cruiser in museum condition. The frame serial number is, E018798, officially stamped in May 1958, making this a premier, early-production 1959 model-year build.
This bicycle is a true "survivor" in pristine condition. The factory Radiant Red paint is entirely original and free of any notable nicks, scratches, or blemishes. The original decals are sharp, crisp, and completely intact.
Premium Factory Options Include:
Front End Assembly: Fully functional, original Springer front end paired with a rare factory front drum brake, with rare (Arnold Schwinn initialed (AS Bolts)
Gas Tank: Flawless original chrome gas tank with built-in horn button (clean battery tray, no internal corrosion).
Wheelset: Original, brilliant stainless steel rims with zero pitting or rust.
Tires: Factory-original White wall, B.F. Goodrich balloon/middleweight tires. The rubber remains incredibly pliable with deep tread and no dry-rot.
This is a rare opportunity to own a highly optioned, unmolested piece of Schwinn history that looks like it just rolled off the factory floor.
Price: $3,950 OBO

 

[GTs58]

Welcome to the Cabe.
Lets get this straightened out. The Wasp is a Balloon model, not a middleweight. The serial number dates this as a 1960 model. No tanks or chrome fenders were offered on the Wasp and amber reflector pedals came about in 1972. So what size tires are on this and what are the rims, S-2's or S-7's? Sorry to say it, the bike was molested and it's posted in the wrong section. If it's for sale it needs to be in the classifieds.

 

[irishhiker]

Molested repeatedly.

 

[Cooper Schwinn]

Welcome to the Cabe.
Lets get this straightened out. The Wasp is a Balloon model, not a middleweight. The serial number dates this as a 1960 model. No tanks or chrome fenders were offered on the Wasp and amber reflector pedals came about in 1972. So what size tires are on this and what are the rims, S-2's or S-7's? Sorry to say it, the bike was molested and it's posted in the wrong section. If it's for sale it needs to be in the classifieds.

This was my fathers bike, this is how he purchased the bike, he recently passed and I am simply looking for a new home for the bike , that's it.

 

[Cooper Schwinn]

Molested repeatedly.

This was my fathers bike, this is how he purchased the bike, he recently passed and I am simply looking for a new home for the bike , that's it.

 

[Cooper Schwinn]

Possibly you could show waht an unmolested bike like this looks like?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

This was my fathers bike, this is how he purchased the bike, he recently passed and I am simply looking for a new home for the bike , that's it.

It looks to be a nice Wasp missing Painted fenders and a few other things.

Welcome to the Cabe.
Lets get this straightened out. The Wasp is a Balloon model, not a middleweight. The serial number dates this as a 1960 model. No tanks or chrome fenders were offered on the Wasp and amber reflector pedals came about in 1972. So what size tires are on this and what are the rims, S-2's or S-7's? Sorry to say it, the bike was molested and it's posted in the wrong section. If it's for sale it needs to be in the classifieds.

Was there a chrome springer in ‘60?

 

[fordmike65]

It would probably be better if you listed it in the DOND section of the classifieds where members can bid on it like an auction. Curious where you came up with your asking price...

 

[Cooper Schwinn]

I am not a bike expert, this belong to my father , he passed, trying to find new home for bike, that's all.

 

[Cooper Schwinn]

It would probably be better if you listed it in the DOND section of the classifieds where members can bid on it like an auction. Curious where you came up with your asking price...

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