1963 Racer

[Two Wheeler]

I just finished this Schwinn Racer that was born on April 5, 1963. It sold new for $56.95. That’s $473.37 in today’s dollars.
The two speed was bound up and would barely turn. I had to soak it just to get it apart. I thought it was toast, but it works fine now.

 

[BroCraig]

I have a 63. Same association!


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[Two Wheeler]

I have a 63. Same association!


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Post some pictures!

 

[rollfaster]

Great looking bike Dan!

 

[Two Wheeler]

Great looking bike Dan!

If you're riding the 11th you can see it in person.

 

[schwinnlax]

I assume you painted the three bands on the hub black. Originally they were red. Nice bike. ‘63 was the last year for the peaked front fender on the Racer.

 

[Two Wheeler]

I assume you painted the three bands on the hub black. Originally they were red. Nice bike. ‘63 was the last year for the peaked front fender on the Racer.

I wondered how long it would take for someone to notice. It was unplanned. The original red came off just wiping it down. My only can of red spray paint would not work. So I went with the black.

 

[rollfaster]

If you're riding the 11th you can see it in person.

I’ll be there for sure. I should bring my white 59 Racer to see them together, but I’m anxious to debut the 58 Corvette on the trail.

 

[rennfaron]

I wondered how long it would take for someone to notice. It was unplanned. The original red came off just wiping it down. My only can of red spray paint would not work. So I went with the black.

...The next guy that gets the bike...
Next guy: SCHWINN DEFINITELY HAD A BLACK BANDED HUB, LOOK SEE, THIS CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH BLACK BANDS!!! I DON'T CARE IF THEY ONLY HAD RED, BLUE AND YELLOW BANDS, THIS IS THE RARE BLACK ONE...

 

[Two Wheeler]

...The next guy that gets the bike...
Next guy: SCHWINN DEFINITELY HAD A BLACK BANDED HUB, LOOK SEE, THIS CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH BLACK BANDS!!! I DON'T CARE IF THEY ONLY HAD RED, BLUE AND YELLOW BANDS, THIS IS THE RARE BLACK ONE...

And that’s why it’s a steal at $4,000!